How Self-Storage Companies Make Billions

[@Kwicdrawmcgraw]

If you've got a garage and/or basement/attic and you still need a storage unit, you just need to donate some stuff to charity.

[@prinprin3324]

I noticed most storage places are around apartment complexes

[@xaza7774]

Most charities are scams. Even the red cross was caught scamming. Charities keep the high majority of profits and give very little away. I would rather post it on craigslist or offer up free section. Or I have also taken it to a poor apartment complex and leave it by their dumpster so poor tenants pick it up

[@AyanKhan-op5ht]

@@xaza7774 only in America!

[@AnotherYoubue]

Don’t bother as most crap people “donate” is literal trash and will go to the dump anyways.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

The real travesty is if everyone lives like an average American, the entire population of people in the world would need 5 Earths worth of resources right now. SMH. Gluttony's other name is America.

[@midwesterner15]

It never ceases to amaze me how much people will pay to store objects that are worth less than what they are paying to store.

[@Bronanarival]

You don't watch storage wars don't you

[@jimbohalsey8374]

🤦🏼‍♂️👉🏻Public storage has shady unscrupulous owners. They do you wrong and just brush you under the rug if you complain. Many large businesses are like that. It's like ethics, professionalism and morals are becoming things of the past. Behind these famous logos we see as common and reputable are sinister egomaniac owners and higher management.

[@Sigmanovar]

Anothers mans trash is another mans gold,everything has value to the right person

[@Lucky8s]

@@Bronanarival Man storage wars is kind of wack though. I get that they're industry experts but it honestly just feels like they're slapping random prices on some items.

[@compactcow]

@To The Horror eventually it'll get lost or thrown out, what's the point.

[@huskiefan06]

Most often if you haven't used something in 24 months, its time to sell or donate it

[@awesomecomputers7076]

Me: does the exact opposite, maybe thats why I have a small museum of computer hardware lol

[@monicaperez2843]

Jesse, make that 12 months! LOL!!

[@sportsMike87]

or throw it away

[@headishome8452]

@@sportsMike87 Donate to charity, not throw away!

[@meoff7602]

Recycle it. Throwing it in the trash is just putting into a larger out of site trash bin. May as well leave it in the useless garage.

[@emiendo3128]

That’s why become a minimalists. Just keep the items that brings joy or are useful and discard the rest. It’s easier said than done but once it’s starts it’s money saving, clutter-free lifestyle

[@AbdulAziz4CaNaDa]

Good points Emi

[@ms.pirate]

Can i still have a bunch of things on my wall and knickknacks? Like Victorians did?

[@emiendo3128]

@@ms.pirate i mean if it brings joy in your life then yeah. If it’s just there and the purpose of being there is because they’re just “decorations” and no “spark of joy” brings in you then it’s no use. You might have heard of Marie Kondo who said that only keep things that “sparks you joy.” So if that’s the case with those knickknacks then yeah keep them. If not then donate them

[@ms.pirate]

@@emiendo3128 thanks

[@gldnkltz101]

But sometimes there are a lot of things that bring you joy or are useful. I have a ton of Christmas decorations, outdoor equipment, and entertaining items. The amount of stuff drives me crazy sometimes, but it’s nice to have. I can totally see the value in keeping the stuff you like but only use occasionally in a storage unit out of the way.

[@BradThePitts]

"The things you own wind up owning you." ~ Tyler Durden

[@plantmama7442]

THIS comment right here 👏🏽👏🏽💯

[@CashisKingtrucking]

No the self-storage objective is to get you in at a low price and then continually raise the price until you leave

[@franklop4276]

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[@wertiaaudit5746]

I'll only pay 250-300 usd max for a 10x10 unit . Lowest rate in my area is 120 usd . I pay 150 usd at one facility. 200 usd at another. (I used to until I went and switched over the months) 10x10 unit is easy to get on minimum wage full time

[@Ar938]

I am completely shocked by how much in demand storage is right now. A while back a bought a 11k sq fr warehouse with highway frontage. I subdivided it into 4 suites and invested a lot of money into them in hopes of leasing them out to tire shops, mechanics, body techs, welders, etc. It turns out the most sought after use for these suites were storage. I was able to lease out the whole building to 4 tenants to a total of 11500 a month. These are small businesses who were moving out of small storage units and were just looking to upgrade. Regardless, I can’t believe people are willing to pay that much for just storage.

[@compactcow]

You turned the warehouse into warehouses 🤔

[@Ar938]

@@compactcow Into smaller units, yes.

[@shermananderson700]

Armando you have a good view of the business market. However, think of the shock most restaurants and foodservices had to deal with when the shut-down occurred. I was in restaurant and hotel management 29 years and I can speak with authenticity…I might have had to rent space off-premsies to store non-perishable things and buy for the estimated shortages caused by vendor supply shortages. It is a vicious circle.

[@BryceWoynilkoTaxStrategist]

Awesome stuff man, do you have additional land to expand your warehouse?

[@wertytrewqa]

1:05 I do not like they way they displayed the stats here. A jump from 8 to 12 percent should not be looked at as an 18% increase.

[@Raybets]

RIP Math lol

[@blucow6677]

i thought i was losing my mind 😂

[@MyBloomingLife]

It jumped from 8.95% to 10.60% so I’m confused 🥴 that’s less than 2% lol

[@MyBloomingLife]

Oh some said there is an 18% increase from 8.95 to 10.60!

[@wertytrewqa]

@@MyBloomingLife Yes, I was aware of that, but I think this tactic in general is a way of BS'ing people. You will often see people trying to overstate things by using this tactic. The report that was being quoted here was released by a company that works in self storage so it is their interests to make people think their business is booming.

[@tea98988]

They offer super cheap price to entice you. Once you’re in, they’ve got cha. Raising price every few months or so based on the demand. When you question them, the managers just shrug their shoulders and tell you “It is what it is.” So people, get rid of things you don’t need.

[@cmac2295]

One of the benefits of being a minimalist.

[@ReviewTimeWithTim]

I rented one for about 5 months when I sold my house and was moving into a new one......but once my house was done I moved it all out and closed my account...

[@michaelh5055]

I did the same thing. I rented a 10x30 climate controlled unit. It was extremely convenient to have so much extra room. I had it for 3 months. I would bring a small radio and had plenty of room to sort through and get rid of a lot of stuff

[@siyuanthesuper1]

Self storage is great for people who own a business. I primarily use it to store my inventory. It’s a lot cheaper than getting a warehouse

[@Ar938]

Can you explain that to me? I bought a 11k sq ft building with highway frontage and subdivided into 4 suites in the hopes of leasing it out to tire shops, mechanics, body shops, welders, etc. Turns out the most sought after use for these were storage. I leased out all 4 of them within a month at an average price of 2875 per warehouse. I was completely surprised they were willing to pay that much for storage, I always figured it would’ve been cheaper for them to use those storage units. It turns out most of them were actually moving out of storage units.

[@hardon4life]

@@Ar938 are you saying your making $12k a month for your warehouse?

[@siyuanthesuper1]

@@Ar938 my storage is 10x20, and i pay about $165/month. Although the price per square footage is obvious a lot higher than what a normal warehouse would cost per month, my small business model just doesn't justify for a warehouse yet. At least with a storage, I don't have to pay overhead.

[@Ar938]

@@hardon4life Yeah, it has highway visibility and is 14 minutes away from downtown Dallas. Since they’re suites in commercial zoning, the city allows business use as well. 3 of them are purely storage and the fourth one is using it as a mixed use for vehicle storage and to run a small car sales lot, that’s the one with the highest rent.

[@shermananderson700]

Yes, good idea especially if quantity purchasing will save on unit cost but the items must be non-perishable. But I found back in the 1960’s that hedging on a market product is risky because by the time the last of a hedged purchase runs out, the price has come back down or gone lower. If I buy to hedge it will be limited to short-term consumption.

[@wolfgangk2824]

"It is preoccupation with possessions that prevents us from living."

[@shrin210]

whose quote is this?

[@wolfgangk2824]

@@shrin210 Bertrand Russell

[@sunnym.4077]

Always remember self storage is rent on things you don't need. That 60$-100$ a month could paying a bill or a nice meal somewhere, I always say if you have the ability occasionally take a day off and organize and throw stuff away. It's amazingly relaxing to clear the clutter, the only things I wouldn't throw away is old games, cards, and anything considered collectible through a simple google search.

[@mitas3484]

Often times the stuff people store is worth less than the period they paid for, 600-1000 a year quickly adds up

[@ayushgangwar207]

There is a whole show about this called " storage wars "

[@mohammadiqbalassegaf1895]

One of the best anime movie ever

[@brandonsteel8251]

Yyyuuuppp!

[@8luvbug]

Staged show

[@realmoa]

"Millenials use more storage than any other generation" - Duh, renting a shoebox in any city around the world is expensive. No wonder they're turning to storage.

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Had to move back in with my folks due to a health issue. So using storage right now.

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

They forgot the 5th D: Drugs.

[@vpmm2j]

I had a friend that started with 5 storage units, and after working with her for over a year, she is down to 3. I downsized to a smaller house during the summer and rental a 16ft dumpster and started chucking stuff I haven't used in years. Best decision ever as I move with very little 📦 📦📦📦📦📦

[@shermananderson700]

Five storage units is a sign of hoarding. Reducing to three is a good sign so dont’t give up.

[@elysiyah3364]

♻️♻️

[@fordTH7335]

I despise people who don't use their car garage to protect their car. Then complain their car is hot or covered in ice or snow. Or best yet, somebody broke into their vehicle parked outside.

[@phgamer4393]

depends. if they are in california and half those tiny ass garages from houses built in the 30s i dont think it matters because its not like they can fit a modern car in there anyways lol. if you got a double garage and no car in there yea thats just plain stupid.

[@explorer8888]

I’m surprised that the report didn’t mention the huge number of people that stop paying the monthly rent, and abandon whatever they have in storage. These places then auction the unit’s content to the highest bidder and make/recover the money not paid by the renter. That’s another industry on it’s own.

[@Rastaferrari829]

They’re actually not making as much as you think. A unit can sometimes go for as low as $10 and the original owner still has to make up the difference.

[@SebastianTheGreat]

I’m a Civil Engineer and we’ve had a number of companies come to us in the past 2-3 years with new proposed Self-Storage locations that they’re looking to build. My manager has been an engineer for 20+ years and has only worked on 1 or two of these before 2017. It’s kind of crazy how fast this industry is expanding

[@jeffs6090]

6 just went up in the last 4 years in my town, all within 5 miles of my house. (North side of Indy)

[@MrJdebest]

If you haven't used something in 2 years you should. 1. sell it. 2. give it away. 3. Throw it out, it's worthless. This is an old rule of thumb that will keep your home free of useless junk.

[@jedics1]

We are seeing hundreds of thousands homeless but we can still find a home for our junk... Talk about loosing sight of our priorities which historically money is very good at distorting.

[@dlewis8405]

One word - hoarding. People who mindlessly accumulate stuff often have terrible financial habits. Then they lose their home and don’t want to part with their “treasure” so the stuff goes into a storage unit.

[@shermananderson700]

You nailed it Dave. So right!

[@666yaoz]

Lol, we're still minimalists, we just don't have any room in our small apartments....

[@compactcow]

Then buy less stuff

[@martingo2680]

Honestly I never understood the concept of paying for storage.. sometimes the junk that's inside the storage is worth less then what you pay in storage fees... I rather throw the crap away and buy a new one I need it again.

[@KILLERONROAD]

It’s not a bad thing if you use storage properly. Like, you can get a unit to store a motorcycle during winter if you don’t have the room at an apartment complex. Hoarding old useless junk for the sake of keeping it is the issue.

[@headishome8452]

Stop throwing things away...donate to charities. Most of them will pick up the items!!

[@seasong7655]

Society has become too obsessed with owning items that we don't even need. We need to rethink our habits.

[@michelmansour7476]

Is that true or is that your opinion tho?

[@compactcow]

@@michelmansour7476 it's true.

[@xAureliusx]

100% true

[@shermananderson700]

@@michelmansour7476 I agree it is true. Look around you and study your community from an unbiased viewpoint. I think you will soon agree.

[@TK-ne2yo]

Great for investors and basically recession proof.

[@joppe1392]

another reason for me to lean more towards minimalism 😄

[@theyjustwantyourmoney4539]

I'm a minimalist and hates clutter but my wife loves clutter and this has created tensions

[@samahamara8543]

U should've chosen the right woman

[@shermananderson700]

A book you can enjoy and learn from is The Messie’s Manual by Sandra Felton. She has wakened me and is helping me to downsize effectively. This is my sixth time in life to downsize and it still is hard to do.

[@michaelh5055]

I feel the pain. My mil passed and my wife is mourning. But she wants to save everything! My home is stacked with boxes and boxes of stuff. I have a 10x9 unit full and a 10x15 approaching full. None of it's really of any value, just trinkets, seasonal holiday clearance stuff, etc

[@chelsea7xhf]

It's a problem for most people. For example, I bought a 32'' flat screen 10 years ago, since I bought a 60" 5 years ago, I only turned on my 32" TV twice in the past 5 years. It has been sitting in one of the rooms collecting dust. I wont sell it now, because the value only worth $50. But it's sad to just see it sitting there.

[@deskubrir]

Have the same situation, but I’m planning to give it as a gift to a friend for her mother’s room.

[@dantu5377]

It's better to sell it for $50

[@shermananderson700]

Let it go Chelsea and be glad it served you well. You cannot take it with you.

[@freeguy3751]

Why not use the 32" as a second TV in another room? :) Problem solved.

[@Undecided0]

The only time I used a storage unit was when I worked 2 jobs in the same area as the storage facility. So I kept my work uniforms there. There was a laundromat & a 24 hour gym on the same block. So I paid $20 a month for storage & $40 a month for the gym. There were times I didn't even go home & would sleep in the break room at my job. Then shower at the gym.

[@ncinteriorsplus3520]

That's what's up

[@gregwarner3753]

After selling my big scooter we realized we no longer needed the stuff stored with it. We got rid of some and moved the rest. The biggest problem was storing seasonal tires. Spent the $1200 a year on vacation trips.

[@Justmyopinionlol]

Millenials use storage the most because many are poorer than previous generations. Very few own a house to store the little stuff that they own. Also the social safety net just isn´t there like in previous generations with many divorced parents who no longer live together in the house they grew up in.

[@socalgolf9978]

I’ve Seen people own several of these packed to the top . Insane

[@shermananderson700]

Good point, as I have offered, when working in my unit, to help folks load or unload. They seldom accept the offer of help. Yet while there, I watch what they are putting in their unit and it looks more like junk than valuables. If we dug deeper into reasoning we might learn why they are needing self-storage. Perhaps these renters think they will be there short term or they don’t know how long it will take them to re-settle.

[@fluorite1965]

My girlfriend does 90 percent is just plain worthless junk.

[@samuelmuldoon4839]

A lot of people hang onto items they do not use anymore because looking at the item reminds them of fond memories. It is possible to still have reminders of those good times which take up less space. Take photographs of the belongings which remind you of things. Then create a photo album for those types of photos. When you are feeling nostalgic, feel free to look at the photos without having so much actual stuff.

[@dorhocyn3]

The stuff I own is owning me!

[@caesar7734]

Why do people hoard trash that they don’t need?

[@compactcow]

Ask my mother 😿

[@world-traveler880]

It's the American way

[@kmena05]

Its America we buy stuff we don't need

[@jackedkerouac4414]

@@compactcow I love how my mom will throw away stuff like my high school yearbooks, drawings, and video game consoles but keep ugly wooden statues for 30 years

[@shermananderson700]

IMHO hoarding is a form of mental illness. A neighbor I knew asked me to fix something in her kitchen. Each room was so packed with junk she had a pathway to get about the house. She would go to yard sales and thrift stores and buy stuff. I helped her unload her trunk one time and asked if she donates things. She answered “no, I’ll sell it”. but she never held a sale in her driveway.

[@bsing2u]

They are unregulated so they make money by raising rent by 33% every 6 months

[@austin_boos]

The only time I have, and will ever use a storage unit was when we moved from an apartment, back home with our parents while waiting on our closing date for our home.

[@r5t6y7u8]

1) Accumulating stuff is an animal instinct. Think of squirrels hoarding nuts for the winter. - You're much better off hoarding your MONEY. 2) People associate an item with a memory. "This is the outfit I wore to XYZ event. Remember how fun that was?" Discarding the item is like killing the memory. 3) People also think they'll need an item someday, which is very unlikely. If you haven't used, say, your rollerblades or baseball glove in a year, you'll probably never miss it.

[@LeandroFTW]

Interesting! I have a 10ft storage full of items I haven't used in two years. Time to get rid of it I guess.

[@mxerb5912]

Think of the money you spent. Probably more than the items are worth

[@LeandroFTW]

@@mxerb5912 believe me, it is!

[@mxerb5912]

@@LeandroFTW probably the same reason I pay a crazy amount for tv that I watch maybe 5 channels on

[@KILLERONROAD]

Same. I got displaced and am in a weird living situation. When I move into permanent housing I plan on ditching a ton of stuff in my storage unit. Whether it’s given away or sold, I don’t want it anymore (for the most part).

[@compactcow]

Yep. That's how they get people. ☹️

[@expressionoffreedom7165]

I agree. Everyone should donate everything they have in their storage units.

[@katee6551]

It's all fun and games when you rent out space to other people, until their belongings get stolen.

[@shermananderson700]

When I shopped for a storage facility a year ago, security and location were the top priorities. I lucked out with my choice. I go to the unit at least five times a weekon my wayb in to town to keep organizing move things. It sure would have been smart to label and pack totes sooner than I did. To give things away is a challenge because many people are trying to downsize and de-clutter.

[@freeguy3751]

Ya Kate! I agree! I would worry about giving my stuff to a stranger in a kinda unsecure way lol Are there locks only I have a key to? Can I access it conveniently during a kids birthday party in the host's house? Interesting questions.

[@Missgorgeous-p3c]

Everything in life is risky,you being born is risky...how risky ? You won’t get out of this world alive. It’s a business,ofcourse it’s risky....

[@gmax341]

Public storage just raised my rate. 150 to 180 a month. Update: just got an email for another increase to $231.20 starting 11/01/21. I guess they want me out lol

[@fadedtimes]

sell what you dont use, if it is in storage you dont need it, stop giving these companies your money

[@abdoullahmitiche8405]

Did you say 300,000 items /home average?!!! Can't be right!

[@compactcow]

Yeah, that little?

[@awesomecomputers7076]

You have to factor in small things like pieces of paper loose screws pencils pens needles pins and just anything small

[@awesomecomputers7076]

If you take apart a phone there are at least 50 different removable components most being screws

[@compactcow]

@@awesomecomputers7076 a phone is one item. Technically you could say there's billions and trillions of atoms, but if you pay for 1 thing it's 1 thing.

[@awesomecomputers7076]

@@compactcow well I pay for phone parts(I repair phones for fun) so technically its an item as I have dozens of loose parts for my phones and more for my computers which are easier to fix due to being larger and more standardized.

[@paperroman8345]

No wonder this kind of business is mainly heard off in the US . In my country or most countries there won't be a demand for such service .

[@ricnyc2759]

Where is your country?

[@AshJuneja]

SaaS - Storage as a service

[@BG-fm5od]

There is a buy nothing movement on the rise among younger generations. I hope it is successful.

[@KimboToob]

[laughing in Minimalist]

[@TrueRaps]

[laughs in Third World Middle Class[

[@world-traveler880]

All I need is my lentils

[@Moody1110]

[laughing in third world low class and minimalist]

[@ricnyc2759]

Yeah... And it sounds like this: "hehehehehe...hehehe..."

[@NikonChicFL]

There was and is still sooooo much construction with these storage units in south florida.

[@socalgolf9978]

Crazy how people cannot stop buying and hoarding . My mom has this problem.

[@shermananderson700]

Try to get her some counseling help to see the big picture. It may be near to impossible because hoarders usually don’t see their lifeastyle as a problem.

[@devildoll1678]

The only buildings being built during a pandemic in Minnesota are senior only housing, instead of regular housing, and self storage businesses.

[@auro1986]

because not every old thing can be sold online

[@ash71168]

It can be donated, though, which can get you tax reductions. Much better than taking up space and wasting money for junk you don't use anymore.

[@asjadazeez]

Ok just means Amazon will now start a storage locker service

[@shermananderson700]

That is an interesting prediction…let’s watch and see what they do. I am amazed at how many shipping containers have been purchased and placed on private property for storage. Maybe that’s what developed the business called PODS.

[@brooks5895]

I never knew how big Storage companies are. That explains why there are shows like Storage Wars.

[@Soo_Blessed]

NEVER EVER RENT FROM PUBLIC STORAGE!!!!!!!! NO ONE I MEAN NO ONE WILL HELP YOU IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM NOT EVEN THERE CORPORATE OFFICE THEY WILL HANG UP ON ANYONE WITH WITH A CONCERN

[@mxerb5912]

We have it so good we pay to store junk.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Great business model. In good times, store excess things bought. In bad times, store necessities when people downsize

[@112313]

the downside of rampant consumerism.....

[@buzz86us2005]

It is likely because people have to downsize thanks to rising rents

[@compactcow]

It is. Most people are probably paying more for the unit than what their stuff is worth though.

[@josecortez5213]

I had two vintage bicycles video games and a shoe collection stolen from my storage unit. The office handed me claim form like it happened everyday or something.

[@Zorogundam19]

I'm between homes so I need a storage while I work to get my own place. As soon as I can, I'm going to donate as much stuff as I can and sell what's left.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I'm admittedly torn between getting rid of a few good pieces of furnitire or selling it off when I move. I don't want to do storage though, but I want the "minimalist" look to my next apartment. The couches are being chucked (too disgusting and broken even for sale, except maybe some arm chairs) and my dressers are also likely going to be sold. I want lighter furniture so moving is always easier and I can do like a cloth storage box kind of dresser instead.

[@headishome8452]

Many charities will pick up the items.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@headishome8452 Oh? Hmmm...let me see then if I can find one. Well, I'll see if my mom wants the furniture first as she gave it to me to begin with, though she'd actually have to put something in storage to keep it, XD! She too changed the aesthetics of her room scheme and this massive dresser won't fit in her room. But if not, yeah, let me see if a charity will take it!

[@shermananderson700]

Now you are thinking practically. But I suggest you keep in mind your personal likes that make you happy and try not to give up so much that you feel downtrodden. A happy medium always helps.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@shermananderson700 True, but I'm really excited to declutter and running it through in my head several times has shown that there's very little I'm attached to and will want to keep. My family has had moments of leaving everything behind when needing to suddenly move, and instead of doing the opposite (making me want to hold onto everything tightly), it helped me to ensure I nevet got too attached to things. I have a few precious items that aren't that big that I'm keeping (stuffed animals from my childhood, some porcelain dolls I miraculously haven't broken yet), but the rest has my blessing to get the hell out of my house 😂.

[@TheGoodContent37]

Just as I was watching the video I thought "Well, if it is so profitable maybe I should rent my empty rooms as storage" and minutes later they mention they already have an app that lets people rent their empty space. Damn!

[@mikethemechanic7395]

My wife and I own one. Thanks millennials 😃

[@jameslatief1]

Pointless to store stuffs when the real problem is overspending on unnecessary things. It's not about being a minimalist with bare and empty rooms; it's about conscious spending.

[@shermananderson700]

Yes it is…bingo…target hit. Good for you! shout it out ot the world but many will not listen to you. They don't believe it will happen to them.

[@KyudoKun]

So in short, this is literally the physical version Cloud Storage.

[@snurod]

Fml 🤦‍♂️

[@johngarbarini5843]

NOt to be flip, or depressing, but people may be living in these units soon.

[@compactcow]

As far as I know you can't receive mail to a storage unit. So good luck getting a bank account, registering to vote, getting a job, etc.

[@johngarbarini5843]

@@compactcow - that's the entire point; you will have no job, no future, merely the FEMA guillotine. Sadly

[@shermananderson700]

It is depressing John. It is scary to think what might become a true prediction essentially because of the COVID pandemic. Who ever thought such a plague would almost cover the planet?

[@shermananderson700]

@@compactcow A person foced to live in a storage unit could “get by” with a post office box but that costs money too…mine is $42 a year rent. I am semi-retired but self-employed so job searches are history“’”’

[@compactcow]

@@shermananderson700 No you can't. A PO box is not a legal address. You can get some mail, but good luck voting, getting a bank account, etc.

[@andreiarama8745]

I never buy things that I don't use,if I already have something that I don't need it anymore I sell it,throw it or give it away. I don't want to own useless things

[@compactcow]

Congratulations you're smarter than my entire family 🎉🥳

[@ahmadali-sc7ti]

They forgot the people who actually live in storage area’s because the rent is too high 🤣

[@proyectocultural4679]

Also storage for college students btw school years.

[@sourishsaha8067]

bruh I can't even fill my own room with good things

[@compactcow]

That's not a bad thing. You save money and don't live in a cluttered house.

[@Balo657]

Just shows how we are buying a bunch of crap just because we are told that it will make our lives better when in fact it doesn't do anything; this is the product of consumerism.

[@meoff7602]

I don't know, my first apartment was furnished with crap from my friends and family storage units. So there is something to be said about keeping thing that might be useful to family later. Never know when a house might burn down.

[@ncinteriorsplus3520]

No fear The storage unit buisness will be booming more than ever after the moratoriums are lifted.

[@KL00100]

We buy stuff we don't need then pay to store it.

[@carlosrivera3260]

Because people keep buying stuff they don't need. There, just saved you 10 minutes of your life. Keep watching!

[@clintongwanyama7188]

4D’s Death, divorce, disaster, and displacement

[@sumobowler3790]

the BBC special The Men Who Made Us Spend is eye opening

[@cecee3480]

People are really ignorant in this comment section. This pandemic has caused people to have to move back in with family or with friends or roommates. It makes complete sense why the industry is becoming so popular.

[@shermananderson700]

Yes Cece, it has become a way out of a squeeze box kinda like Princess Leia in a beautiful white gown but caught in the compactor scene in Star Wars. It appears to me that many people are hoarding money in case life gets more difficult. However, home construction is moving along at a healthy rate I’m told. comfortably’concerned and sorry for folks woh don’t have a decent place to live.

[@user_r9145]

There is an rental for almost anything in USA

[@ricnyc2759]

People are rented in the US.

[@someitguy2175]

Other than seasonal or home construction items, I get rid of anything not in use. Replaced my sound bar and sold the old one on Craigslist. My kids can buy their own stuff as I put money into their mutual funds instead of a storage unit.

[@ronniedelahoussayechauvin6717]

In 2017 because of mixed information & affordability I loss every thing I had in storage.

[@ronniedelahoussayechauvin6717]

I did, storage unit in New Iberia, La. I thought I had some important information missing not long after I moved my belongings in there. But I figured if I needed it bad enough I still have everything I think I would need for proofreading😇

[@ronniedelahoussayechauvin6717]

I have my paperwork & other things😇

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

I am a minimalist I enjoy the basic essentials and I am thankful!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I've lived with several people that can't move on from stuff. Including myself and I will only say this. It is one of the greatest reliefs to get of something you are no longer using. (: Thoughts anyone?

[@samahamara8543]

To get rid of? Absolutely but hopefully u do it frequently not just one item

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@samahamara8543 What was the most relieving item ever gotten rid of?

[@shermananderson700]

There’s a man in our small town, near age 90, who hoards. I went to his house shortly after his wife passed three years ago to try to help him find something. I couldn’t believe what I observed. His yard is also filled with vehicles he will repair some day and try to sell on Main Street at a business property.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@shermananderson700 That's a lot more common than people realize. I go into a lot of homes that are over filled with junk. To each their own I say.

[@mariacheebandidos7183]

seems there are less comments from foreigners (without stating their country of origin) saying how much they are better than Americans, on these videos lately

[@djp1234]

I looked at the prices on Neighbor and they're 3-4x higher than storage companies.

[@monicaperez2843]

Every Spring and Fall I try on every piece of clothing I have. If it doesn't fit, it's either donated or thrown out.

[@clintongwanyama7188]

Fast fashion can sometimes lead you to buy more than you need

[@cuanseekers6760]

Cnbc video is always well made and fun to watch

[@tedted5904]

Def need space for the home gym, office, art studio, day care, theater, and restaurant in my 2 bedroom condo.

[@RajahHindustani]

This is the problem with a materialistic society. Those who need a storage unit are people who live above their means, or like to buy stuff just for the heck of it. Maybe we can do a correlation to what their financial status is as well.

[@eddiekulp1241]

Renting a unit at 75 a month for years is a loser , after that much time could have bought new

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[@McWrisk]

Quality of quantity. Find out what you need and only buy that. And enjoy the rest of your life more.

[@GamerbyDesign]

Buy & Large. Your very best friend.

[@samuelmuldoon4839]

0:03 There is an inherent problem with talking about the "number of items people do not use." Most people's items can be broken down into smaller items. For example, suppose that you do not use a specific car very often. Well, a car is only "ONE" item from a particular perspective. If you don't use the car, then you are not using the windshield wiper blades, not using the alternator, not using the transmission, etc...

[@worldn180]

The digital storage industry revenue has surpassed 70 billion dollars in 2018. On the other hand, the self-storage industry earned 13 billion dollars in annual revenue in 2020. Apparently, digital clutter has become a bigger problem than physical clutter.

[@asl4life443]

Extra Space is awesome. I love having a unit with them.