I Bought My First Abandoned Storage Unit For $80 | Was It Worth It All The Work?
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2022
- Omg this was so much more work then I thought it would be. I learned alot. Unsure if or when I'll do this again. But if I do I'll totally have a better game plan. Lol. Hope you enjoyed this video!
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If you ever get a bunch of baby stuff that you don't want to deal with selling at the flea market, it can be worth it to bring it to a secondhand store that specializes in baby/kid stuff, like Once Upon a Child, if you have one nearby. They'll go through everything and make an offer on anything they want, then you can just donate whatever is left over!
Or even post it on facebook marketplace or ask family baby clothes are high demand someone will always need them!
Some of the baby supplies and the sanitary pads and deodorant can be donated to shelters for abused women and their kids
Storage wars isn’t real y’all know that right? It’s reality tv only, very much scripted!! The storage units where I have (2) units are full of junk, not worth bidding on…! Enjoy your first unit Melissa, you’re way more fun & interesting than storage wars could ever be!!!
Me and my husband have been doing this for 3 years now and we love it please don't stop doing it yard you'll get overwhelmed at times but the stuff you could possibly find will be worth it but you have to go thru every little bit cus we've found money in envelopes and in books and behind pictures people hide jewelry in the most odd places we have found over 20 thousand dollars worth of 14 carat gold and sterling jewelry with gems in the 3 years we've been doing this we even found a Rolex watch and also silver coins so please don't give up so easily
To me this is more fun than watching storage wars. I hope you do more of this in the future Melissa cause I love the cheap chick edition of storage wars ❤❤
P.s sending lots of love from Ireland
Awwwwww thanks so much! I really appreciate it. I may do more just need to find smaller ones. Or help. Lol
Yes! I agree but its alot of work could be a great side hustle to go along with her flea market sells
This was definitely an adventure. Rob is such a good sport helping you in all your experiences.
It really was quite the adventure. Lol. Omg yes if Rob had not of helped I would have been lost.
Mellissa, put it together sweety. a book from the Nicu nurse, brand new baby stuff. This person lost a baby in the nicu. Also please do your research on the fossil items. I looked up the watch and it is possibly around $130. Great haul. I'm looking forward to the next. My mom and I watch all of your videos together. Good luck
I've heard that from the comments and didn't think about that. Now I feel sad.
Please do more of these!!! It can be a lot of work. 4 years ago my sister and I bought a unit that was so packed, it took us 3 days with help to get it unloaded. Did we make much money… not really, but we kept at least $200 worth of stuff and it was so fun!!!
in case you didn't know, that magna nail polish is a magnetic polish, if you get a cat eye magnet you can make those cool cat eye designs.
Baby items can be quite expensive and the things you have shown look to be in excellent condition and pristine. I don’t know anyone who would pay to keep and store items infested with bed bugs 🐜 or anything else. Breast pumps can be cleaned up and sanitized for someone else to use. I would sell entire baby lot for two hundred dollars,,, the breastfeeding pillow alone you showed costs over fifty dollars.
I agree. I would have taken all the baby stuff to the flea market. I've even seen the wigs being sold for good money. We have some couples that just bring the unopened boxes and let the people go through and pick what they want.
The renters may have moved out of the area and it was not worth their time or money to deal with cleaning it out. You do not know that it was a sad situation. Please don’t take on that sadness. Love your videos. You are a genuine caring person, your viewers see that and that’s why we love watching you. Hugs to you for getting through a tough job❤️
This is more entertaining than Storage Wars!
Love the hello kitty. I hope you make your money back. Enjoying your hauls.
There's a guy (with his wife) that buy storage units and has a CZcams account. It's Treasure Hunting with Jebus. I love watching his videos.
The baby items were sentimental that's why she saved them. A lot of people have that trait but not all.
I wonder if this was a mother that lost her baby. With the NICU book and all of the size 1 diapers, it makes me a little sad to see some of that. And she didn’t open the bassinet even. She may not have wanted to return to the unit. 😢
That is so very sad. I hope that is not what happened.
That's exactly what I was thinking 😓
Yes my thoughts exactly. So 😔
You paid for the locker so you can keep everything you want. I think it's so exciting that you branched out. Love watching you.
all of the baby stuff I would've washed and donated and the mattresses are waterproof which single moms would love
I use to buy storage units with my parents, we would put it all on a trailer and set out trash cans for the trash, bins for the yard sale items, laundry baskets for the clothes (we washed and donated) and boxes for each of us to keep a few items.
We did donate organs, bibles, beds, couches, stuff like that for those in need. We always made sure it was all clean!
Good luck with all of this!
That toy bar in the very beginning of the video goes to a playmat. You could also wash those boppy pillows in your washing machine.
A lot of those baby items you could sell at the flea market! Fossil can be worth a little bit of money depending on what model. Try putting the belts in the dryer for just a few mins to heat them up then lay them out flat… it should fix some if not all the belts.
Those pots, pans and wigs definitely could have been cleaned and sold or donated
Baby clothes sell great at the flea market even if you wash them at a laundry mat you can make a profit off of them, love the new stuff you are trying
You’re brave buying a storage unit. I think storage locker buying would be something your Dad would have fun doing. I’m really glad Rob helped you. Go rest, you deserve it. 👍❤️😊
I love watching your You Tube Melissa. I have been sitting working with files ALL DAY. Watching your Chanel is such a relaxing time, I love your exuberance, Don't ever stop. Love, All the way from Australia,
Another idea for some of the things is donating them to a women’s shelter for domestic violence. Most times those women and their children leave with nothing but what’s on their back! I have been in a situation like that years ago. I started my period and I had nothing to use! Thankfully the shelter had something for me. Love your channel!! ❤️ from Michigan
All those items makes me wonder if it belonged to someone who had a sick baby whom they lost, and just couldn't deal with looking at all of the reminders, so they put it in storage. Maybe they thought they would use some of it with a future pregnancy that never happened. So sad. The shelving is very nice. You did well!
Oh no! That is so sad. I didn't even think about that.
@@TheCheapChick It was the book from the NICU nurse that made me wonder.
I wondered this exact thing!
I thought that too
That basket (from the beginning) is used in the dishwasher to wash smaller things - put it on the top rack. It's very handy.
Ya crazy girl, 🤣🤣and I love it, lol this was soooo much fun thank you,what about the wigs ?❤❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! For sure alot of work. I ended up throwing alot away cause I got 2 overwhelmed.
Mil Disorder acting up so I can't spell your name now but you scored girl!! Some might say not much but it's the not much that will rack you in the money! The baby bassinet you could sell for a easy $100:00 Dollars. It would be easier if you had a truck or van or even a trailer to do these! You did bite off a little more than you could chew but you got it done! So happy for you! Great Video Thumbs Up
I think ya did pretty good for your first storage unit..not bad at all girl..fun vid!!! Happy selling!!! You love a mystery and what better way to find one by looking through everyone else's junk haha!!! Have a great day girl xoxo ❤️
Hi, Melissa. Most storage unit buyers have a truck or a U-Haul trailer in which to put their "finds".
Looks like you got your investment back, with the Graco bassinett, and 100% plus profit with all the small things you found. You could get at least $3 a pack for feminine products and the watch bands would sell well for $5 each. Watch batteries are about $3 each, then you could sell those two watches for $10 a piece. If the DVD player works you could get $5 for it. Even the generic brands of those are selling for around $30 at Wal-mart. (The two ends of the broken necklace would make beautiful earrings. They just need to be removed from the chain pieces and hung on earwires. I make jewelry and refurbish/repurpose old necklaces and stuff. Just one of my many "crafty" talents.) Not a bad haul.
I use those bags for bagging my baby’s dirty diapers before chunking them into the diaper garbage bin. I get them from the Dollar Tree!
You definitely have an eye for bargains. fingers crossed for your next sale that it goes better than ever
The book from the NICU.. you may want to return it to the storage place to return to her...That crib may have been meant for that baby.
She may have another living child but my heart is with her right now for her potential loss.
Boyfriend is binge watching Storage Wars as I watch you, Melissa!
You should try and find out if that's an old diesel watch. Diesel is having a bit of a comeback right now. Especially like 90's early 2000's diesel :)
Look into buying a small trailer that Rob can haul behind his suv. Have you ever watched “what the hale$”? They call their lives “funemployed” instead of unemployed. Love everything you do.
You are a brave girl! My husband & I love to watch Storage Wars!. He wants to buy storages, but I am so skeptical & do NOT love touching unknown things or digging into boxes. I love how you keep challenging your mystery loving & one-up-ing yourself. But maybe give yourself a little break because, what could be next??? xo
I love watching storage wars too. I've seen them all and then watched again. Love watching you with your unit.
Melissa!!!! Sweetie, you need to watch some CZcams videos of people that buy storage lockers. You got rid of things you could have made money on. You have potential but there is a lot to learn! Watch What The Hales, Jeebus, oh my goodness, there are so many and all so different but very cool. Good luck to you!!
The hardest part about getting these units for me is when you find memorabilia like pictures
It meant something to someone 😬
Always, look through everything, you can never tell what or where people put valuables!
Please consider doing this again sometime in the future. I also watch "Storage Wars" and love it but your version is so much better! Maybe next time though a little planning might make it easier? Love your videos!
That seems like a lot of work 🥵. But now you know..and maybe next time a smaller one 😁👍
Just a suggestion for future videos like this. Place the camera down so it faces into the box so we can view the items whether trash or not. We want to see what is in the unit. You do not need to hold up each item that way. My best storage unit buy was a complete Dollar Store that had closed down. It even had the cash registers with starting day cash in each one. I was able to sell the items back to a local thrift store to me for 25 cents each. My worst unit had bags of crystal meth in it and after throwing that away (the police told me to just throw it away) there was not much left. I just broke even on it. So it is a gamble just like the mystery boxes you buy.
PS Sell the wigs! They are worth good money and sell fast.
I would have taken all the fabric stuff/clothes to laundry mat & washed everything, then to donation center.
You sell things SO cheap. You could sell those watch bands for at least $5.00 each. You put a LOT of effort into getting that storage unit emptied. You could other things for much more as well. I am sure buyers wouldn't mind paying a little extra. It would still be a GREAT deal.
Haven’t watched you in a bit, sooo I was pleasantly surprised with you getting a storage unit. I really miss watching you. I’ll try harder. Good luck!
Oh, you have the storage fever! I see another one of these in your future!
You are a wonderful lady with such a big heart I love watching your content 🤩🤩🤩🤩
You did any awesome job. I am glad Rob could help you . Nice score on the items you kept. Love the video
I just love your 90 mph energy
I took the cutest picture the other night of my dog Callie watching your video. She seems to really like you and always watches when you are on the screen. It was so cute!!! Keep doing what you do!! Love your channel!!
I loved this video. You should do one with your Dad and one with Jessica. It would be hilarious. Sitting here in pain from the hip replacement and cheered up as soon as I saw your video. You have a way of making everyone feel like they are right there with you and can step away from their problems for a little while. Appreciate and love you Melissa ❤❤❤
There is an expiration date on all car seats. Looks like you did very well. Baby stuff may not be your thing but there are a lot of ppl that could really use that stuff. ❤😊
I enjoyed this video. Thank you Melissa! Give Paco, Mom ,Dad, and Rob hugs!
Not bad!! You made back the fee with that crib, so much stuff that is easily sellable. Think you did well for a first time. :D
Thanks for another great adventure Melissa. Bless Rob's heart for helping you.
The green and white “basket” it to use in the dishwasher for baby bottle nipples and different little things
Aw Melissa i loved this video, i love all your videos but this was brilliant 🤩 thank you xx
It was exciting to see what you got.
This was fun! So much stuff for your flea market 😊
I love your positivity. I love that you took the angle of recognizing that you got a good workout out of this!
Thanks for doing this, what a major undertaking! Great to have Rob helping out, definitely renting a van would increase options for you! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!! Have an amazing day!!
Wow!! That's alot of stuff!! You just never know what you will end up with in there. Hugs to Paco!! ♥️♥️
I love the new adventure . Glad things worked out for you too. Can’t wait to see the next one 😬
looks like the Chanel one might go over top of the one that you thought with wear and tear with a little perfume looking top sometimes those cases have a clear case that goes over a dark case
With all the work you did, you deserve the bowl. And I'm glad you're keeping more items.
I hope you find everything in there that you would love to have
And hope you make a bunch of money !! Good luck and God bless!!
You are brave. Love your enthusiasm and good sence of humor.
I hate to tell you that a lot of people sell used Brest pumps, after they clean and sanitize them. They can go for a decent amount of money. The things you're calling bracelets are watch bands, I believe.
I really had no clue about the breast pumps. Seeing as I didn't have kids. Lol. Yes they are watch bands.
I love you got excited over whiteout! I totally would have to.
Lovely video. Thanks for sharing 👍 😁
I am so looking forward to watching this one Melissa.
I hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!
it was most definitely an experience for you. You did make out better than I thought you were going to, and that's awesome. 👏👏👍👍
That was epically awesome Melissa! I hope you can do one of these again like in 6 months or so and you can rent a van or truck and get all the stuff out in a day. Will make for great flea market items! Congrats on your first storage unit 😍😍😍
My brother has a best friend who's family has owned a large storage unit facility for years. Unfortunately, once the time has lapsed and the units become abandoned they actually thoroughly go through each unit before auctioning them off. They then repack the units and place locks on them. The day of the auctions they cut the locks off (even though they have the keys) to make it seem legit. I personally think what they do is disgusting, but sadly it seems to be a very common practice in the storage unit business.
Oh wow! Thanks for the info
That is not true. Most large places don't have the time or energy to do all that. They make their money off the auctions and just want the stuff out ASAP so they can get the unit rented again. I also know a few families in the business. Even storage unit owners have laws they need to follow and sign off on before construction even begins or they are the manager of. BIG problems if they don't. Protective rights in place on both ends. If a business is doing that and get caught...not good!! Not trying to start anything as I am 100% sure that DOES happen but from what I have learned over the years of knowing these people...not a smart idea as the on consequences are pretty steep!
@@kristiphillips7783 I think it'd be fair to say that many may not, but just as fair to say that many certainly do. Not at all fair to claim it to be untrue. Once the original owners time is up and it can legally be sold, that's where the regulations end and the facility is free to do as they wish with the contents. There's always a gap between the units being seized and the auction date which has its own set of regulations...this period is when anything the owners (or the people who work with the owners) do the picking of the most valuable items. Think about it...its an easy way to cash in twice on each unit and it happens all day, everyday.
@@TheCheapChick true story, SADLY! MILLIONS of locks needlessly lose their lives every year at storage units. The same folks who are putting the locks on are the same folks cutting them off. I wonder what they do with all their useless keys 🤔
@@kristiphillips7783 Well I know for sure they do that where I live in nyc
Please do this again I loved this .
Your full of surprises this is why I love your channel and your videos ❤️❤️❤️
Yay! The storage shelf looks like a good one. Definitely think you scored on this. It was a lot of work though!
You are so brave ! I could never go through someone else's things. Great video!
Super Fun Video. Thank you for sharing your treasure hunt . Looked like a lot of hard work, but you did great. Love your attitude and smiles
I'm proud of you too! So much work!!!
this is so fun to watch!!! ❤️ love u mellisa!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
This was fun to watch. I'm glad you will make money on it. I always thought about buying one but I'd definitely need help.
Oh Melissa! I love your whole personality! You are awesome girl. And then your chuckles make me die lol😂🥰 God Bless U!
🌻🌻🌻🤩🤩I love the energy you have Melissa
Very entertaining, enjoyed this alot... thank you Melissa 😊 💓 xxx
Melissa, I love you and your channel so much! I want to say that I think you are a little too picky about what you keep verses what you toss. Even taking pots/pans/wicker baskets/baby pillows/plastic changing pads/breast pumps etc. To the flea market and having a seperate sale just for well used items selling them for $1 or $2 each you will make a killing! Ones mans trash is another ones treasure. Ive seen worse stuff at goodwill than what you were throwing away. If you are worried about bedbugs leave anything suspect in a HOT FLORIDA garage for 2 weeks and bed bugs are dead. They cant survive the heat! People will buy old blankets and towels for their dogs or for shelters.
YOu can hang the belts on a hanger or something, place them in the sun, and they will straighten out.
Those baby pillows are used for nursing babies and the covers comes off and you can wash them and donate to the woman’s shelter!!!
I enjoyed this video a bunch! You did really well with it for the first unit you've bought. I watch Treasure Hunting with Jebus. They started out dumpster diving and have progressed to storage units. Watching for a couple of years I've seen quite the progression in what they actually bid on and how they go about going through everything. It's definitely an adventure and a mystery!
Girl you are going to need more room for storage. Great video. Thnx for sharing. Best wishes on your adventure! ❤❤🙏
I was excited for this video when you mentioned it!
You did great girl! I’m sure it was a lot of work…but worth the Cheap Chick experience 💞
This was great! Gotta take chances and you do!❤️
That was loads of fun for us lol
Thanks for sharing!
You did find some good stuff though!
You are by far the sweetest most positive soul. I love your enthusiasm. I was hoping you would try a storage locker. Thanks for making my nite💓🐤😍☺🐣
You did ok,lots of work for you though,.Hope you have a great video.Thanks Melissa.
I buy lockers in Australia. I had to buy a big van to bring everything home and Im lucky enough to have HEAPS of room at home to store it all. It IS ALOT of work...its not easy AT ALL. Well done to you