American citizens have figured out another way to make money in these desperate times. Storage unit auctions are happening all over the country from small towns to big cities. The self storage clear-out events are a bit like treasure hunts, but without the footwork. Storage building owners close delinquent accounts and clear the contents from the storage rental units by hosting free auctions to the public.
Want to know how to find a storage unit auction near you? Check the Internet or contact storage unit owners to find out if any are hosting a storage auction. Also, check newspapers, public bulletin boards, and the Chamber of Commerce for storage unit auction information.
(Author's note, added Nov. 16, 2010: Be sure to check out the new TV series, "Storage Wars" premiering December 1, 2010, on A&E. Show times are 10/9C.)
