$400 junk storage unit, can I find something of value in here?!?

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Regarding the cart: we did return it back to the store, they seemed surprised it ended up in a storage unit, they are super heavy!

[@victoriagreenfield5781]

This type of thing makes me so sad. As a child, we lost everything when my stepdad left us and my mom got laid off. We lost our house and everything in it. I went to live with my grandparents with one small basket (like the white one in the video) of clothes and my teddy bear. All our stuff was thrown away or sold to the highest bidder. This brought all of that back to me.

[@kellyngrey4950]

@@victoriagreenfield5781 Sorry you went through such a rough childhood. Storage lockers are 1 of 2 things: People who can't let go if junk and pare down on stuff Or People going through an upheaval in their life where they find themselves without a home or secure place to live. To be honest, these are my least favorite videos of his. Years ago he'd said he didn't like or want to do storage lockers for reasons you mentioned. He'd had a similar childhood. But him having sold the store, he has to acquire items somewhere.

[@marylhere]

My sister paid to get my cousins’ stuff out of hock. Primarily she wanted the letters that my grandparents wrote to each other during the war…WWI. All typed with CCs. Three years worth of history. They had not even met yet. It was a “write a letter to a soldier” campaign. Worth the ransom paid. There is mention of a coat my grandmother had her eye on and was saving for…I have a photo of her in that coat with the open galoshes very popular at the time.

[@danab3861]

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[@hearourvoice5495]

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[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

What I wouldn't give to have had something like that from my grandfather when he was in WW1. That's awesome to have for you.

[@ruththomas6361]

I had a granddaughter stay with me for a year, and she was really keen on getting some stuff from storage at another house she and her brother had stayed at. Mostly toys. But even though she was in her early teens, she was SO excited to see those toys again. I feel so sorry for the children of this family. You know there are favorite toys in that find that they will never see again.

[@bonnielucas1941]

I always feel that too whenever there are children's toys etc. in storage. Souch loss for them.

[@mantailuaa]

What is really sad with this unit is that those toys and plushies were probably some little guys' childhood memories that he is never getting back, made me very heavy hearted. I hope some other child gets some of those to enjoy and be happy.

[@lauras6175]

It is sad. I too feel for the little boy.

[@kellyngrey4950]

Tip for moving out in a scramble: rather than wasting money on storage keeping junk, post on Craigslist, FB Marketplace, etc. A friend was moving and had a lot of items she didn't want to fuss with, keep, pack, etc. So, she put it all on a table in the corner of her garage, took a picture, and posted, "Moving out. Each item is $5 each." She got a couple people, but then a guy showed up, made an offer and took all of her stuff. Another day she put a bunch of stuff at the end of her driveway - treadmill, scrap metal, nightstand, etc. - and posted a pic that said "free," and it was gone in 45 minutes. Better to sell it dirt cheap than waste money on storing stuff you're not going to come back for. Alex said it best when he said a fast nickel is better than a slow dime.

[@TheDaisytails]

Thank you Alex for having decent human respect about going through someone's stuff. This one was a hard one. Clothes and most toys have little resale value but are such personal items. That unit was so stuffed and so random full of tiny stuff. It's sad that someone probably packed in in a panic. So good that you donate winter clothes and the bed. Thanks, happy holidays and HUGS

[@stephaniehowe0973]

That is what I didn't like when he had that "marketing company" it seemed like they didn't even watch some videos to see what he is like.

[@PacRic-gs4of]

When an apartment is being abandoned sometimes the landlord can't reach the tenant so they put all their stuff into the storage unit and then the tenant has to pay for the storage and claim their things if they want it.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

We have a store here in my city in WI that is called "Left Behind". It's run by some landlords who sell used stuff that their tenants left in the apartments. Things like kitchen goods, decorative items, clothing and furniture, etc. It's very, very reasonable.

[@janesalisbury3686]

Big up and well done to Melissa's friend for giving a home to somebody, I wish I was close by as I have some new bedding I could donate . . . England is a long way to post something! Happy New Year and many thanks.

[@juliepotter1675]

I also watch from England , this family make my day the way they have grown over the years

[@cajsheen2594]

Me too, England! Happy 2025 you two ladies! ❤ XXX

[@happydays59]

You must have places to donate in England.

[@juliepotter1675]

@ we don’t donate and recycle like you do in America, we have a place called the tip but stiff is still put into land fill from there and they don’t pay you for metal stuff

[@justmeiniowa]

@@juliepotter1675 There are charity shops all over the UK that accept donations of good used items.

[@hazelbrotherton8640]

Thank you for giving us excellent videos. I appreciate it very much.

[@JazzyBabe56]

Nichole Miller is a brand, dress and accessory designer - also eye glass frames...

[@johnsilva9139]

A Nichole Miller dress was the subject of a Seinfeld episode.

[@arrjay2410]

I always find storage units interesting, but also a little sad. The sum of someone's life in a 5X5 (or in this case a 5X15) box - abandoned. 😕

[@tallbluestarry]

I feel the same...this looks like someone who may have been evicted and had to shove all their contents into the storage unit, and then lost that too. I'm very glad they can make something good come out of it, but it makes me sad. 😢

[@hearourvoice5495]

Especially when you see their clothing, toys, beds….who can go live somewhere else without their personals. You wonder if their children lives are okay? I’m glad they can make use of this, but you’re right, it makes you sad the parents can’t get it together for their family.

[@charlottestevens9352]

And sadly it left because they can afford to get it back or the passaway and no one cares

[@judytieger8976]

I agree it is sad that they could not afford to get their possessions back.

[@victoriagreenfield5781]

Not necessarily abandoned. If they don’t have the money, it’s taken. Not abandoned. Been in this situation when I was a child.

[@mikesapp5847]

Home Depot does sell their carts when they get new ones so chances are its good.

[@songsinschool]

That's what I was thinking - the unit owner purchased it.

[@rachelh5211]

Alex said he returned the cart to the store, presumably Home Depot. That would be sad if the cart was actually purchased and Alex just returned it instead of selling to help recoup his money.

[@marystrenke3050]

Always good to see Alex and Melissa!!! Lots of stuff there-- I wish nothing but the best outcome for you!

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Always interesting to see what you get out of a storage unit. 👍😊 Thank you for sharing this video with us.

[@primordial_platypus]

I’m surprised that you don’t always take the trailer on these clean outs. It should cut down on the multiple trips and sorting what will fit in the back of the truck.

[@kellyngrey4950]

@@primordial_platypus Agreed. I'd just show footage of what's in there. And then load it all up, get it home, then go through it with more time to do so.

[@primordial_platypus]

@ it’s still good to separate what goes to the dump early on and possibly the donations to save having to move them twice. I’m sure he has a reason for not always taking the trailer as he does this frequently and has a method to the madness.

[@rickforrester7690]

I wish people would stop being so negative about things Alex buys why do you watch it than,Alex you have great content I love watching I did do the same before I became disabled love watching from Lincolnton North Carolina

[@hameley12]

I love Alex, his family and his treasure-hunting adventures! I don't know why people complain or can't watch another channel. I have always enjoyed adventures and finding things. When I used to live in my grandpa's house almost every day was a treasure hunting day for us kids. We would go through the attic, the garage, and Gramp's workshop and find lots of really cool stuff like the ones Alex finds -- he rarely finds such as vintage items -- anyhow, Grandpa and Grandma always kept us on our feet and away from the TV. This series by Curiosity Inc. and Family is so much fun! I'm sure Alex's children will pass down the treasure-hunting memories to their own children someday, too!

[@judytieger8976]

@@hameley12 I don't see it as negativity It is sad people cannot recover their possessions, but something needs to be done with them and Alex always shows the most respect for the items.

[@TheMainCore]

Haven't seen a single negative comment?

[@hameley12]

@judytieger8976 Yes. I feel the same way. I have also lost items growing up, either my foster parents threw it away or I would accidentally lose something and felt guilty about it. I always dreamed that another child would find that item or toy and cherish it as much as I did. Yes, it's sad when families lose their possessions to fire, earthquakes or in this case because they stopped paying the storage unit rental. I feel the pain along with them while someone else takes possession of these items. But it makes me happy that they will go to other families and not the landfill. ✌️❄️❄️❄️

[@shirleyhenderson9978]

For a young man your knowledge of what things are astounds me Alex 👏🌺👏

[@reginagibson3847]

Alex is definitely a wealth of knowledge. Some other youtube guys that do storage lockers know nothing and it's frustrating watching them discard stuff of value

[@PatriciaStambaugh]

Oh boy,another storage unit can't wait to see what's in this one 😮I hope some real goodies !😊😊

[@richwhitaker1506]

Storage lockers can be really hit or miss. It's difficult to judge from a photo or two. This one was unbelievably stuffed full. Hope you got back your investment and a bit to cover gas for the truck and other expenses.

[@batya7]

I'm addicted to watching. It's sad, though. Reminds me of when I had to go through my sister's belongings when her husband passed away 9 years after she did. He didn't clear out her stuff after she passed away, so there was stuff I remembered from when we were younger. And his stuff.

[@marciajohnson6767]

Seems like a jigsaw puzzle, so things don't hit you on the head! Great job 😊 great video 😊😊😊

[@angelagrant9163]

It's intriguing to watch being you have to have nerves of steel to deal. I'm one who does not save items. If I haven't used it in over 6 months, I throw it or donate. Kudoes😊

[@NanaBren]

Happy New Year Alex, Melissa and family! ❤️😊📯☃️✨💥✨💫

[@TopIncredibleMoments-h7v]

what a fascinating video! I really enjoyed watching your process of digging through the $400 junk storage unit. It’s amazing how many hidden gems can be found in such places. Personally, I think you did a great job showcasing the potential value in seemingly useless items. I love the thrill of the hunt, and you definitely captured that! Can’t wait to see what else you discover in future episodes!

[@cecoya]

It is amazing how much storage units cost and the amount they raise the prices to. So easy to lose a unit for someone else to purchase. Happy Holidays to you and your family

[@debshaw680]

Thats what we used to call an addict unit. They got evicted, lost their kids, lived on the streets, couldn’t afford the rent so ducked calls, and now the unit is sold. Sad story but happens all the time.

[@chrislongbeard]

Looks like someone went on a state sponsored vacation. And the landlord dumped the persons stuff

[@johnsilva9139]

Could be. It's always a mystery as to why someone chose to pay to store all this stuff and then abandoned it all. I doubt that a landlord would bother to store this stuff though.

[@cynthiabromback8854]

This storage unit made me sad as there are so many young families that lose their place to live and must pack up stuff in hope of better times.

[@cathpeterson1944]

always fun watching what you find in storage units 👍🏻

[@nancycornett9949]

Thanks Alex and Melissa!

[@madeleinegombert661]

That said Nicole Miller on the bag.

[@karenmilligan5597]

You two have been busy. TFS, always a good, interesting video.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Hi Alex! How are you? Hugs love to your family!😊

[@kpdvw]

Alex keeps on buying unkown storage lockers......, good luck on the auctions!

[@mavahuth5044]

I think you should keep the cart you could use it to move things from your truck to the auction house.😊

[@rachelh5211]

Alex left a comment saying he returned it to the store and they were surprised it left their store because those things are super heavy. I presume it was Home Depot.

[@limelightcinemagroup2148]

Alex if I could make a suggestion you need to get a camera hat so then you can use both hands and make it easier even a chest camera

[@catty2chatty]

He has said he will not do that.

[@witteney3334]

Yep everyone tells him that. 😊

[@rachelh5211]

People have sent him GoPros, but he won't use them. He says he prefers to hold a camera so he can show the viewers what he wants them to see. A helmet or chest mounted camera is more difficult to maneuver.

[@marystrenke3050]

I paid a couple thousand for a very dear friend to recover her belongings. Years later it was lost but no regrets!

[@brendathoms5588]

Hope you and your family have a Happy New Year 🎉

[@bonitasparrow6474]

Make sure you look at the rocks closer. I'm sure there may be some nice pieces in there. Otherwise who hauls rocks into a storage locker if they aren't worth keepeing

[@rachelh5211]

Could be a child's rock collection. My 9-year-old has some rocks he's saved.

[@huffhouseart3377]

Need to find an auction site like you have close by. That seems to be a lucrative side of the business. Thanks for sharing.

[@laurapaintner7705]

I am curious if you ever have the previous owners of these units reach out to you to retrieve items?

[@Qwijebo]

One person's garbage is another person's haul to the dump or donation center.

[@melissshaun8442]

The Nintendo Switch Amiibos can have good value. Especially early ones... $50-300 each!!! So check each 1...

[@LarcR]

Most people who willingly abandon storage units know what's in them. They aren't likely to walk away from anything of substantial value. Units not willingly abandoned (death or other serious circumstances) have better chances of being worthwhile. Unfortunately, there is usually no way of knowing which is which.

[@yoavlewinski5034]

another good find alex. and i'm sure you will get a profit like always.

[@fernandochavez4312]

I would never question your instincts about these things. Thanks

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

I would have liked to see the clothing in the bags. There are clothing consignment shops that may take them or do you bring them to the auction? Thanks Alex! You did good on this one.

[@JamieBeeReseller]

Hope for the best for you in making your monies back! 💞

[@LifesWorldwideAdventures]

Thanks for the video🙏

[@JanBee1122]

Nicole Miller is the blue purse.

[@b4peace1]

Like Alex said, there was probably $10,000 (US/ Canadian ?) worth of “stuff” in that unit. Looks like the owner didn’t know how to spend appropriately and lost it all. Those poor children.

[@Hairaluia]

Yeah, that unit screams bad life decisions.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Alex,Melissa my storage units explorers. Hopefully you will get your money back. Lots of plastic bigs full of stuff. A lot of sorting. Until next time. Please, take care and stay safe. Happy New Year. Love ya 🍾🥂🎊😇🌈🙏🇺🇸🎈🌞❤️🦢😘🌹🕊️

[@wallypalmer4704]

That's where I put my 10mm wrench!!

[@BlackCatBritt]

lowkey wondering if that Enfamil was stolen from a store.....that stuff was like gold a year or two ago at the height of both inflation and supply shortages when one of the major manufacturing warehouses unexpectedly shut down. It made shoplifting increase like wild.

[@Hairaluia]

I was thinking it was free from the government or an org and the baby didn't tolerate it OR the baby was taken into foster care.

[@linall2345]

That bag was made by Nicole miller. Great video!

[@mhfl7514]

My son was obsessed with all those Cars cars.

[@elizabethread1674]

The baby formula is a great find!

[@RubeeMae366]

Lots of work, but the excitement is in the search…

[@Creeative_Pearls]

Thanks for sharing Alex 🙂. Happy New Year to your fam.

[@dannyperry2324]

Depending on what sort of brand and if they are iron the tattoos guns could be up to 150 dollars each ❤

[@angelariley5163]

someone with a baby will love that baby stuff

[@JaTon]

Happy New Year! 🎉

[@marylhere]

“You need to get out in three days”….finally all those reusable totes will be used.

[@deloradeabel8487]

Thanks for the video,Happy New Year to you,your family,friends & followers!🎇🎆

[@sued616]

Early sunday morning here in Australia and l have your video to watch .love these video's

[@viningscircle]

Merry Christmas to the family 🎄 Been watching you guys since the beginning...

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@mcwatersd]

Looks like you found a few good things . Hopefully you will make your money back. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤ Happy New Year🎉🎉🎉

[@tammybride1453]

Hello I love your work

[@dynkan]

Conker for the x-box is still worth like 40 usd. Those games and toys will pay for the unit.

[@juliuscaesar3346]

Happy new year to yous all Alex ❤❤❤❤

[@sue-ow6uz]

Saw one of those carts at Costco today

[@mildredchester]

Im always tempted to buy one of these but fortunately cant as my car is too small.

[@fpod8498]

14:20 that is a Joker Scorpion vehicle from Mattel 2014.

[@Jim_the_Hermit]

I can't believe you don't carry a pocket knife. You must have found one by now.

[@LaurelChinnRealEstate-Fairfax]

The sewing stuff is in a kaboodle. ❤🎉❤

[@jotann6430]

That purse is Nicole Miller

[@lauralake7430]

My guess is someone went to jail, sadly. Feel for them. But, at least Alex and Melissa are saving things from landfill and doing some good.

[@SharonDease-s6t]

My grandbaby uses that exact same baby milk formula! I so wish i was close enough to ask u for it. And yes,its very expensive

[@AsphaltMan11]

Actually, the two tattoo guns will probably make your money back.

[@bjoorne13]

Looks exactly like the gimmicky 20-dollar Amazon garbage. But who knows, maybe the "artist" was corny. And its machines, calling them guns are sacrilege ^^

[@charlesking617]

Pretty sad actually.

[@maegpye]

It looks like there was perhaps a younger child and a teen. Kids can be really attached to their possessions. It does make me sad that, through circumstances beyond their control (being kids), they've lost all those things.

[@MitchSprague]

That eagle print is worth the price of admission! 😂

[@clairevagonis1873]

Alex you’re gonna get carpal tunnel from holding that camera seriously you need to get one of those cameras that you can put on you.

[@LolaMarigold]

A gold ring can be worth a few hundred? I have some looking through stuff to do. lol. I like that you donate to charity and not to second hand stores that aren't involved in charity.

[@violetnighttraveler4127]

A knife and a table would be good to dump the stuff out to see what's inside.

[@mmontagart]

That Betty Crocker is a baaad influence

[@exploringbyfreights]

First silver case you opened, those are 100% tattoo guns. I have 2 and mine looks exactly like that (except mine has skulls and not LA or a scorpion). Couldn’t tell the brand or if they’re good. Looked semi used

[@maeve4686]

FYI, if the stuffing are in great shape, fire departments are always needing them for giving them to kuds on emergency responses...clue to all you folks who win stuff at carnivals & casino games 😊

[@BonnieHayward-s4i]

You must get very discouraged when you find a storage unit like this. Someone’s life all packed up.

[@curtainsup9]

storage units are quite the gamble...it's sort of sad to see what people thought to save only to abandon .

[@maxcapacity7022]

That toy car looked like something from the Batman toy line. Some type of Joker mobile.

[@dianaanderson6448]

Carry a folding table to your unit. It will be easier to look through bags and boxes before you put on the dolly.

[@Radio.Chicken]

Conkers Bad Fur Day original was a N64 game - thats the one thats more expensive, although more recently not worth as much as it was a few years back.

[@lorassorkin]

I'm wondering if there are shelters for abused women and children in your area, and if you donate items to them? They have children who could use the formula, and many of these shelters will allow the women to take donated furniture, etc. with them when they are able to leave and set up their own homes.

[@fieryvale]

They donate to a variety of causes, shelters among them.

[@MelArchbold]

We actually did donate the formula to a shelter ❤

[@brentholladay3113]

Just give Costco a call, they’ll tell you how much that cart is worth. because it’s theirs❕😂 Wall-mart bags are never a good sign❕

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

No call was necessary. It was returned to Costco.

[@brentholladay3113]

@@GuyWithTheDogs That doesn’t surprise me at all, They are good folks, either way, I was just kidding. I am a retired Costco employee, I was in shipping, truckers would come in using our bowhead in their truck with our name on it. And the truck drivers would explain that they bought it from somebody and Costco wouldn’t make a big deal about it. So by acquiring a Costco shopping dolly from a storage sale, Costco would allow him to keep it, but like I said this couple at Curiosity, seem like extremely honest folks. Thanks for the info:)

[@MrQbenDanny]

This one deserves 30,000 likes. The Salvation Army doesn't come close to Alexander Archbold in donations. This looks like a last-minute home eviction notice storage. Very sad.

[@Emmuzka]

A bunch or rocks could mean a rock tumbler, which are valuable. Alas, this time it wasn't so. Tattoo guns can be very expensive, or they can be online-trash, hopefully they are brand pieces!

[@bridgettesullivan7017]

Nicole Miller is ok brand. I don’t have any of her purses but I’m not opposed to purchasing one.

[@camicri4263]

I hope you make your money back! Blessings!

[@marilynmurray3041]

As always I hope you make a profit.