: Unlike scripted TV shows like Storage Wars , real auctions often involve hours of "churn and burn"—loading, unloading, and sorting through trash to find one or two valuable items.
Then there are those who buy storage for the thrill of the "hunt." This is the world of storage auctions, where abandoned units are sold to the highest bidder.
For most, the story begins with a realization: there is too much stuff and not enough space.
: Successful organizers start with a "shopping list" to avoid overbuying. They ask: What am I storing? Does it need to be waterproof or airtight?