I Bought A $20 Storage Unit... Look What's Inside!

I bought a $20 storage locker at auction. Good buy or bad buy?
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[@elainecleaver2941]

Put a hitch on your car and get a small utility trailer so you can haul more. Paid about $150 at uhaul for mine. I haul all kinds of stuff. Trash, quads, furniture. Brush after trimming trees. Takes money to make money.

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

10:02 - Shouldn't be a problem, as handcuffs generally have universal keys (crazy, I know).

[@janetburke2739]

John Jones: I was going to make that same comment, but you beat me to it! Before retiring, my husband worked for over thirty years in armed security.

[@PaperandMoose]

That is crazy to think. I guess it makes sense though.

[@deadhorse1391]

@@PaperandMoose I wear a heavy Filson leather belt that is lined with thin leather I cut a small slit in it at the middle of my back and keep a handcuff key tied to piece of string in it Hey I used to be a Boy Scout “ Be Prepared “ 😉

[@PaperandMoose]

@@deadhorse1391 Never know when they might come in handy!

[@chuckfinley5206]

I went up to a cop at a convenience store. Pulled my keys out of my pocket and showed him the handcuff key on my chain. Asked him, does this fit your cuffs.

[@mattmadden3013]

As long as you're doing what you wanna do it doesn't matter what others think. Good luck to you and thanks for the effort!

[@gloriajewett4424]

Fun to see what you found. Thanks for taking us along.

[@JennyA1961]

Wow! From "Real Monsters" Krumm to real handcuffs, there's never a dull moment with Paper & Moose 😆. ❤🐨

[@chrisbland9539]

LOL. 😂

[@davidball3081]

Having fun while sorting it out...makes it all worthwhile.🌞

[@sofiesalas6441]

Renee, those handcuffs saved the day for sure. Everything is plus. Let us know if you find the key. GOOD LUCK! 😊 Thanks for sharing this journey.

[@christinegreywolf]

FYI - You do not need to provide the key for the handcuffs. All handcuffs use the same key. Whoever buys them more than likely will already have a handcuff key. Just state it does not come with one in the listing.

[@sand3882]

I have some similar to the ones Renee' found. Most do use the same key, but not all.

[@josephhodges9819]

Though most use the universal key there are some cuffs that use a specific key. High-security locks will often use their own key or a non-universal key and are only good for that brand. Those are general and the person can get a key for about $5.

[@joycecole2366]

You made your money back and then some!!! WIN for you. 👍👏 I love watching storage units being unboxed. So excited to see what comes out of the box 📦 😃

[@aimee6420]

Definitely look up the # on the tag of the coach bag! I don't know how you're working in there! I'm sweating working INSIDE my house in south Louisiana 😅 😅🤣

[@wowzieee]

I love vintage photos. I like to tell my own story of what is happening in the moment. Keep inspiring.

[@kristinawentz8801]

Very interesting finds. I got a kick out of the Where Is Aunt Sally? Sign.

[@jomousecreations]

Thanks for sharing. Previously I felt I couldn't buy storage units but I can do a small one like this.

[@fareast_de]

For a whopping twenty bucks, it was worth the risk and a pretty nice buy. A neat tripod, Micky Mouse, golden costume jewelry, hand cuffs ("Are these legal ?")🤣and tons of flea market items. The return of investment will be much more than hundred bucks. BTW: a new package will be on its way to Bloomsbury tomorrow and will reach you after 7/10 days. It might be a surprise, Renée 😉! Don´t get dehydrated 😊! Greets from GER, U.

[@PaperandMoose]

An easy unit to clean out, pack up, and sell at the flea market. Great entertainment for all of my wonderful viewers!

[@sand3882]

Cindy Michaud put a very cool link on here explaining the Aunt Sally game. Super short but interesting. Good little unit for the money. Cuffs generally take a universal key. Not all, but most. I believe yours fall into that category. I enjoyed this. Do another.

[@dianadean5994]

This was fun watching. Handcuffs and coach purse paid for the unit 3 times. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@MakerTom2022]

I could not resist the curiosity about what was inside the storage unit! I have never followed any venture like yours, but you got me hooked now as a new subscriber. Thanks! Oh, our birthdays are right around the same time of year lol I hope you hit the jackpot!

[@sharespotsy]

It was yard sale items! I’m glad you found more than your money’s worth!

[@marielange9077]

Your upbeat attitude makes your vlog fun to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@PaperandMoose]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@amyweaver7413]

Yay! You won a storage unit. It was interesting despite being almost empty! Not a bad deal for $20.00.

[@aprillovesgolf7042]

What about gas and garbage bags and time? Crappy picked over empty promises unit.

[@paulmason8986]

Buying storage units is an adult easter egg hunt. Me and a friend did this in Dallas for a couple of years. Most people don't realize how much work it is to clean out these units. You're usually under a time limit (end of the day, or, sometimes the next day), and you have to leave a deposit. 4 hours in 100+ degree temps in a storage unit is no joke. However, the Easter Egg hunt is woth it :-)

[@bobwomack7515]

Ok no

[@bobwomack7515]

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[@bobbijansky2434]

You can check the label inside of the coach bag to see if it is real, Check on line look up that number

[@timothyshort_shortvideos]

Renee, enjoyed the video, you weren't sweating, you were glowing 😊

[@mrsfarv2012]

Coach Signature Poppy Daisy Canvas Bag with Leather Strap and cross body strap. Going to 60.00 and that is with out the long strap. Great find! Beautiful pattern on the coach

[@PaperandMoose]

Oh wow, thanks so much for the info! I'm clueless when it comes to Coach so thanks!

[@judimarchesano1694]

The Coach purse looks real. Check the number inside and see if it's real. Online search should tell you.

[@ejue3280]

Well now what ! Can't wait for the next storage unit to see if we find Aunt Sally 🤗 What will we do . Thank you for being so careful going through the items. So often there are needles and drugs. Sad but true. God bless young lady and the hubby and I wish you all the best. ❤️ From CA.

[@Thomas63r2]

What I liked was your whimsical reasoning for selecting this unit - because it was the right amount of stuff that would fit in your car!

[@user-pp8ly2wn6t]

Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful and well-presented. Your time and effort is most appreciated!

[@tammyarnette3697]

Thanks for sharing the video I enjoy seeing what can be found in the units you will make some money I think not a bad buy I will be watching for the next notification take care hope you have a blessed weekend

[@susanmyers3112]

Georgia girl watching and feeling happy for all you found

[@marlagriffith3144]

Handcuff keys are universal, so don’t worry if you can’t find the key. It may be in one of those jewelry boxes, tho.

[@sand3882]

Mostly, but not always.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@sand3882 peerless and smith and Wesson keys are different

[@findingpeacedailyfpd6064]

💜 pretty sure you can use any type of handcuffs as play, depending on the game.🙃 Last time I checked a spare or replacement key is $1.25 plus shipping or there abouts depending on brand.

[@tallmansfavorites7563]

Go thru a lot of handcuff keys, do you?? lol

[@cheryldavis8776]

@@tallmansfavorites7563 Nunayerbizniz!😝

[@denisekidder2261]

I've been doing this almost two years now. It is amazing how you can turn $20 into $3-500 and a really good until over a $1,000. Great job can't wait to see you buy more of these. 🙏🥰🙏

[@PaperandMoose]

It's been tough with the online only auctions. More bidders and crazy bid amounts! But I'm hopeful!

[@denisekidder2261]

Here in Florida I have to paperwork to show you. Last week I won 10 lockers and 8 of them was $10 the other 2 I paid $30 well plus taxes and fees but took only two small $10 units and turned $20 into $387.50. I sell all my cloths for a dollar and made $110 on cloths sales alone. The good thing is I now have enough inventory for at least 4 weeks at the flea market. No wants to work here in Florida.

[@cjpenning]

$20 was worth the price of admission.

[@PaperandMoose]

That's a good way to think of it!

[@keithbriere]

That was more than $20 worth of fun! 🤗

[@seleneapolczynski6093]

The one and only time I had a storage unit I "picked" thru it 4 or 5 times before I emptied it. 2 of the times I picked items for a yard sale

[@leewomack3498]

That Coach bag looks real. I was looking at the same brand of purses yesterday and that purse looks familiar. Get it checked!

[@suefrank8746]

The purse was cute, 👍 good luck at tha flea market with all your stuff you found.

[@agi2711]

That was fun! I really love to go through such stuff myself after picking from an estate cleanout (since - again - you can't buy storage units in germany).

[@fareast_de]

Storage units gibt es durchaus auch bei uns, allerdings sind sie in Deutschland weit weniger verbreitet als in den USA und meist nur in den Großstädten zu finden.

[@agi2711]

@@fareast_de Aber sie werden aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht versteigert! Hab mich ja schlau gemacht.

[@fareast_de]

@@agi2711 Stimmt, diese Art von "Auflassungen" gibt es bei uns nicht. Da wird es wohl auf juristische Zahlungsbefehle hinauslaufen.

[@KatherineYoung]

I felt like this unit was more of a story than others actually. I could see the owner and the choices they made.

[@wizloon9052]

Surely, somebody has been picking through that unit before you. Or, maybe the original renter came back to grab their good stuff prior to the auction. Why would somebody rent such a large unit (for a large monthly rent) for just a few bags and a couple boxes?

[@PaperandMoose]

My guess is the former owner came back and then just left the other items, perhaps they ran out of room in the car.

[@susanfontaine3721]

Yes I believe they went thru

[@treacherousviper]

cause the obviously got what they wanted out.

[@mcporter03]

I guess the lock was changed, but lock pic kits are cheep and the site staff could have a side husle

[@hiltonkuykendall9375]

Usually the unit owners get the valuables they can get to depending on how packed the unit is. If they even remember. Storage Facilities have 24-7 surveillance. They can't pick through a unit. What they can do is sell a unit at auction and the buyer goes through it over the course of a day. Then leaves all the remaining items and just loses their deposit. That unit can be auctioned again. Sometimes over and over until it is complete trash. So there are lots of possibilities however there is almost zero chance that the on site staff "picks through" anything. If so, no one would ever find anything right at the front of the unit.

[@waxdelirium1242]

"where is aunt sally?" a reference to wurzel gumidge ...a childrens story and tv program....possibly;)

[@pufles65]

Love watching your videos and how excited you get with your finds. Thought of you the other day when I passed a house clean out grabbed a bag of DVDs and found some one had thrown out a bunch of nice kid toys and a Couture dress. Keep digging can’t wait til your next treasure find😊💐

[@anitablades6033]

Stuffed animals can have bed bugs, got to watch out. A pillow case from the lost and found can have them !!! 😒🤔

[@wendyrosemond3032]

Enjoyed watching you go through the unit. TYFS

[@ericmonahan6580]

Universal handcuff keys are available so there is still value even if you don’t find the key.

[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

Well young lady, after paying 550.00 for a tiny storage unit, spent the entire day loading all for the dump. No joke. I was so upset but said nothing. as my son kept apologizing for suggesting. I told him”, you are not a genie to see through metal doors so stop apologizing”! It was that bad. I thought how can anyone have this garbage in a storage unit. Boxes of rags, newspapers, truly horrible stained clothing. Yuppers, 550. 00 plus gas gone. Never ever ever again. Thank you for filming doll. You are the sweetest! Miss k

[@PaperandMoose]

Ugh, that sounds awful! But don’t worry, plenty of storage buyers have had that experience. Hopefully the next unit you buy you find no garbage & only great things!

[@normanware6337]

I've known 2 people long ago did pretty good...then sometimes, clothes can't sell at yardsale, 2nd hand store...some even own 2nd hand stores, sell to charity for tax right off....I've known people hoarders...it's possible get that nice payday just like casinos....

[@abx42]

I always love the comment one man's trash is another man's treasure or woman but I stopped a long time ago I used to live out in California and trying to post everything to eBay or going to flea markets it just got old for me and I know that freaking hand creature one of my kids loves it can't remember which one though anyway I hope you find that big one one day and you really want to know where the handcuffs came from or / was used for 😁😁😁

[@jackiechapman8189]

Fun little locker Rene.. Cosplay and handcuffs= loads of fun..😲😝 Nice.. It certainly could of been worse but hey not too shabby.. Take care always..👍💕🔥⚾🤙

[@davestuart1581]

You might want to check out that speaker a little better, if it's Bluetooth you made several times your investment back. Good luck! 👍

[@maryaddington9835]

That was fun. Very enjoyable. I luv the Aunt Sally sign and the pig. The coach looks real because of all the detail labeling. Thank you.🥵👏🏻🐖

[@Buzz1151]

Hey Miss Moose...I see you're wearing your "Heat Wave Hairdo" 🤣...hope you find the handcuff key! 🔑

[@PaperandMoose]

Heat Wave Hairdo Summer Tour 2022 :0)

[@59nholding]

You are doing great as a storage purchase person!! You are so natural!! I love your videos!! 👍👍👍👍

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you!

[@louisebrown3121]

I love the Dracula shirt. The stuffed monster was from Ahhhhh Monsters.

[@chrisbland9539]

Fun stuff. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@robinw.darnell4269]

Let Taco try them on to see if they work!

[@_spider_jeff]

lol

[@gabrielavalles3091]

The coach bag is beautiful.

[@tamarae2119]

First time watching you, check the jewelry boxes deeper the keys may be in them somewhere for the handcuffs. Hope you find them. Piece Love and Harmony!!✌️🤗💞🎶

[@thejesusjunky]

I just thought I'd say hi and say I've watched a few of your videos now and I don't know you kind of just keep me watching because your narration and your facial and I love going through the storage units and stuff like that

[@Sandman60077]

Handcuffs and a padded headboard says it all 😉

[@sparkykitty6870]

🤣

[@shirleyk.f.6568]

That would be a Manager special. Storage facility takes anything that’s left over in other units that nobody wanted and they put it into a different unit together so they could sell it for some money

[@PaperandMoose]

I've heard that, but the one issue I see is that storage facility are legally required to print notices of the auction. These notices include the names of those who "owned" the unit... Are they just putting in any old name? Because if they are just taking things out of units to put together in other units, what happens if someone ends up paying up on their unit at the very last minute & then when they go to their unit, see that items have been removed?

[@bobber5534]

It's always fun rooting through what others leave behind or throw out. I am a reclaimer myself. I tell others to give me a list of what they want/need and in time, there's a good chance I will find it. With the treasures you found you'll do ok. I felt like reaching through the monitor and handing you a bottle of water.

[@PaperandMoose]

It’s great when you are able to find something that someone is looking for, especially if it’s cheaper than buying new or in a shop/online. I also enjoying finding things that people say they’ve wanted or remember from childhood!

[@anitablades6033]

They made digging through the trash against the law in my City, they say the trash belongs to the owner till it is picked up by the truck. Then is when they take ownership, then the dump Is given ownership. And they can sell items from it to the public if they choose to.

[@bobber5534]

@@anitablades6033 If I may ask, what city made that rule/law?

[@cheryldavis8776]

@@anitablades6033 Wow! Someone knows how to shut down the fun! I'm also wondering what municipality put that law on the books...?

[@bobber5534]

@@cheryldavis8776 I guess she don't want to say where.

[@fairyGrandmother]

Hey Rene! I'm glad you are going to make your money back! They all wont be winners! TFS Hugs!

[@bossholder6060]

Yes this is a real Coach bag. From the Coach Poppy collection.

[@jdwilmoth]

If you go to a storage auction where they unlock the locker with the key they've already been in it and went through and got what they wanted if they cut the lock off they haven't been in it I learned that the hard way

[@stephenritz5581]

Any unit that pays for itself is a good unit, right? Thanks for sharing. BTW the Iron Pigs beat the Bulls 7-6 Saturday night, though the Bulls took the series 2-1. I hate to say it but the Bulls deserved to lose Saturday. Pigs outplayed 'em.

[@PaperandMoose]

Hope it was an enjoyable night at the ball field!

[@russellgearhart4774]

That coach purse cost around 600$ dollars about 15years ago

[@MaryABaker-rd3mm]

Very interesting! My back porch is much more interesting but I don't have handcuffs! 🤣 Please be careful and stay safe! ❤

[@gertgerenser1975]

I love the sign! My daughters name is Sally!

[@johnjacobs1625]

Very nice video! Nice to see Your channel has grown so much! Cheers from Chambersburg JJ

[@tinad.2097]

Thank you for your transparency and for being so real. You are a joy to watch. I subscribed today although I thought I had done that earlier?! You work hard and take us along on your journey. For that I thank you. Tina (a California reseller)

[@PaperandMoose]

Thanks Tina! Sometimes KZbin "unsubscribes" people. Not sure why, but thanks for re-subscribing!

[@ronaddis2526]

The sexy eyes drew me in..the realness kept me watching the full 15:58. 👍

[@mrsfarv2012]

That coach is real! Very cute purse

[@LockerLootersIN]

My wife and I buy storage units but she is afraid of us videoing and posting because of people harassing. We don’t buy many units in our hometown so I told her we should just video the out of town ones. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@sarahanderson8371]

Fun to see what you got.

[@shaynenelson481]

This is what they should show on tv not the fake crap they drum up. Thanks for the good content pretty lady!

[@snoopy4802]

Check the inside of the coach bag. I have several real coach bags I've bought at a coach store. There is a tag on the inside pocket with a metal coach emblem they also come with a number that tells you it's an authentic coach bag.

[@deborahfogel3689]

Loved this! I have to go lay down for a bit. My right lower side is giving me a lot of pain. Love ya stay safe my heart adopted daughter I love you! We lived in this little tiny town called Minden mines, Missouri, my husband was the police man. He came home and handcuffed me and they fell right off. So stinking funny. I think we were in our early thirties then. He will be 69 August 5 And I just turned 67 July 24. Was a long time ago but so funny.

[@PaperandMoose]

Happy belated Birthday Deborah! I hope that you feel better!

[@deborahfogel3689]

@@PaperandMoose ❤️ thank you sweetie.

[@markleavitt7710]

Love you're channel and being watching from the start (Taco Stacks)!!! Plus you are super cute!!! Great score on this one!!! Congratulations!!!

[@gypsyalex999]

Always love the intro. glad to see new videos 🔮👍🏼💵

[@mikenewsome3291]

On hand bags and such..look at the stiching to be flawlessly done..and for the patterns on the bag to line up ..on ones that have them.. this is for the real ones...fakes have terrible stitching and the patterns just don't line up..just a few signs..

[@rsears54]

Unfortunately, it looks like that tripod was missing the top piece---the mount that detaches from the tripod and fastens to the camera. The tripod is practically worthless without that mount. The mounts are not universal--you have to have one that fits! I see these all the time at yard sales and even thrift stores without the mount...

[@loismegan4393]

Small amount but still fun watching you go thru trash bags

[@demetricadement1138]

Agree this was what they left behind after they went through it and walked away. Double your money though. 💰

[@thomassoucier2046]

Always interesting. Great finds.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Good finds. Good luck on your treasure hunt.

[@eljaysmiley]

You'll be able to authenticate that Coach handbag easy enough. KZbin how. Stitching, zippers, tags etc. I think it's real.😁

[@DonVDBorgh]

I heard wrong at first so had to back up, thought said a Danny Divito purse? But it made me laugh 🤣 haha! Looks good for $20. 👍👍

[@PaperandMoose]

Danny Divito purse hahaha. Hey, you never know! Actors have all kinds of products!

[@bettysilsbee879]

I think the COACH bag is real. I think I seen the id rage on the inside.

[@ketipap686]

Not the big winner but not too bad either. The trash bags made me nostalgic, lol !

[@PaperandMoose]

If I can't find trash bags on the street, I'll find them in the storage units!

[@ketipap686]

@@PaperandMoose Better than none hahaha!

[@darlenel1434]

Just found your channel the other day & subscribed. I am enjoying your videos! Good luck!!😊

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you! Hope you continue to enjoy my other videos.

[@moniquegabivautourhebert3564]

Yup they must too the Best out of it ! Hi an have a great day !

[@NewEnglandKajunRootsReseller]

thank you for sharing and I have to say you should get more than you paid for it for sure.

[@bradforddillman7671]

I’m guessing Aunt Sally managed to get out of her cuffs and is on the run now

[@tyson1fan487]

Handcuffs are more common than you think. These were probably in a drawer then dumped in a bag or box when moving and that locker was big so stuff was obviously taken out. I had friends that owned a few storages facilities and they would take things before selling them but they would see a lot of crap left by customers who just stopped paying. I'm not saying all places do that but I expect most do before selling them.

[@wildfire160]

Lets hope your friends don't get caught doing that then...because removing items from defaulted storage units is illegal in most states... Funny thing is in the UK the law is reversed...default units can have items sold from them but its illegal to auction off the whole unit...

[@cynicalrabbit915]

From what little I saw, you should be able to make back your 20 and maybe another 15. But I'd say it's as much about the adventure as it is about hoping to find a really valuable piece. If I were to buy a unit and find an old computer, I'd be happy.

[@maryowens9179]

Be sure to check the Dolce purse if authentic some can go for good money .

[@wayneday3916]

Hi I'm new to channel I'm 30 seconds old here now so I thought I'd throw out a suggestion. When you find items that has cords on them toaster,refrigerators lamps clip the cords off and save them you can sell to a recycle/scrap yard.

[@PaperandMoose]

Yup! I actually give all the scrap/cords to Taco Stacks (another KZbin content creator). He does a lot of scrapping, so I give him whatever scrap I can!

[@romanwarrior4606]

hello i am from islas filipinas happy to see you again its a long time the last time saw you was 2019 then you pop up again but im happy to see you .

[@markseifried3959]

Thanks, you did a quick well done presentation. You have a beautiful face and enchanting eyes.!! Good Luck.

[@brandilinback7080]

Even if you threw everything away and kept the mirror only you profited around one fifty already! Good job!

[@yindyamarra]

Why would you want to pay to store coat hangers lol 😂, Love your vids