We bought a hoarded storage locker! will I find anything worthwhile?!?

[@margaretcerchione2722]

Thank you enjoyed!!!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LindaSesker]

Your mom is such a sweetheart! It’s great that you spend time with her. I am 74 and I wish my children would spend more time with me but, I guess I should just appreciate I’m still alive. I feel sorry for you Alexander after that big house cleaned out now you’re cleaning out a storage unit. You must have the patience of Job.

[@katieallen3927]

I’m always amazed at the trash and junk that people put in a storage unit and then spend money to keep.

[@charlesyoung7436]

This looks like it may have been a "Manager's Special" conglomeration of unsold units. I hope not, though.

[@BigM94sqd]

@@charlesyoung7436 the boxes seem to be thrown in not stacked

[@kulecter99]

25 years also, I lived in an apartment and was happy to pay 30.00 to store christmas items and other stuff. 7 years later, I moved and when I cleaned out my storage, all I had was old clothes and empty boxes from electronics equipment. I wasted at least 2 years of money on trash!!

[@Emmuzka]

The storage unit companies have actually calculated the tipping point, after which people stop thinking the situation as a temporary storage and just keep paying because the thought of transferring the stuff either back to their premises or to a dump is too overwhelming.

[@Robert-j6w5v]

Feel same way about my in laws

[@PatWalden]

You and Melissa have to be two of the hardest working people in North America. Also some of the most generous. Thanks for taking us along on these clearouts.

[@snomeemaw2740]

Just before finding the old school bell, there was a red & blue sphere with a yellow handle. It was called "Shapo" and a child was supposed to place the different shapes into the appropriate hole. That I think was sold by Tupperware at parties and was out about 40+ years ago. Stab from the past for me!!😊

[@Anagrams458]

My kids had one in the eighties.

[@jaynnnewell4722]

You can still buy them. My daughter has one we got new (though half the pieces are missing)

[@JessicaLundgren]

Alex, you and your family are so kind and thoughtful. You really make the world a better place, all the time. Your priority is to help others. I wish way more people had your same ethics and values. We would have a much kinder and healthier society.

[@sandraharness8983]

Its always wonderful to see your mom spending time with you! I lost my mom 5 yrs ago and miss talking with her.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

Same. 😢

[@SwirlingSoul]

This is what I've missed most, sorting through everything and finding treasures. This is a lot of fun to watch for sure! Although I can imagine needing to spend at least six hours to and fro the dump can get to you.

[@beverlyw56]

The real treasure here was spending time with your mom. Interesting cleanout, for sure. Like others have mentioned, my kids always had a Tupperware Shape-o ball, Im still tempted to grab one when I see them,they are helpful for seniors who have lost motor skills.

[@MrNicholas7]

The Nintendo 64 is the Funtastic Smoke Grey model. The console and controller alone can sell for $300, and even though the box is missing its styrofoam, it could still add about $100 in value.

[@robinboccia7622]

Your wife and mom are angels for always being there for you when you need help. You're a lucky guy.

[@celieneohara521]

People still love film. The kids are really getting into it. Film photography is art.

[@primordial_platypus]

Unfortunately old film degrades if not stored properly. The old film cameras however should still be usable if not damaged or caked with old oil.

[@andreblum]

​@@primordial_platypus however, expired film can give really nice effects, which some people are after. Unless stored cold, as a rule of thumb, you drop one stop for every decade passed. Example: a 400 ISO roll after 20 years, best shoot at ISO 100 (400->200->100).

[@adriannecote5319]

Your mother is a sweetie. Nice to see her again.

[@NanaBren]

I’m glad you found the nice ring. People hate to throw stuff away. It may be junk to us, but it had some value to the person who saved it there. These odd time capsules are glimpses into another time where memories are tossed into forgetfulness. We could all use the reminder to store our memories and treasures in a way that those who come after us will be grateful to find. I’m working on clearing out my closets of boxes that aren’t relevant anymore. I’m donating book collections to the library and charities. I’m 65 years old now and I don’t know what my family will actually want besides my jewelry. ❤

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

I'm 63 and I'm doing the same. I'm labeling the good stuff with descriptions and what it's worth at the moment. Just don't want them to throw everything into a dumpster when they may find value in it.

[@AZHITW]

First thought was a landlord with rentals and when the renters vacated, he took what was left and tossed it in storage just in case the owners came back for it.

[@liselotte3281]

Same. And I thought maybe the renters owed rent, and the landlord kept the stuff until they paid, or something.

[@patriciadesserud9402]

It’s like the person that owned this stuff passed on and the family just cleared out the house by chucking everything they could not be bothered dealing with into this storage space. Do you ever wonder what the original folks were like. The stories behind all your ventures like this one must be amazing. I really enjoy your vlogs. I find your ability to keep a sense of humour about some of the horrific messes you find to be very uplifting. Thanks for posting.

[@rosivanwinkle5532]

I enjoyed watching you do a storage unit . You may not get your money back , but a lot of people going to benefit because of your donations. Keep on hunting for those treasures.

[@debrapolenz2928]

That looks like either the person paying for the unit when they got locked out cut the lock off and took as much valuable stuff out of the unit as they could get. Or the owners/managers of the storage place went in and took good stuff. I would say either one of them would have to cut off the others lock to get once unit was foreclosed on. And some people have to move fast & can’t take time to sort stuff

[@kikihammond5326]

No, those cut off locks are from a prior time when they went to sell the unit, but the owner reclaimed it before the sale went through. Watch enough of these types of videos and you will see it a lot. Multiple cut locks are a sign that there is likely something valuable inside the owners don't want to let go, so they find the money to reclaim it and pay off arrearage before the sale finalizes.

[@Oglulubell]

That’s what I said. Someone ran through that unit and took what they wanted and just haphazardly tossed everything back in with no regard.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

Someone took a picture for the auction...and they had to cut off the lock to get the picture.

[@Icantthinkofaname-qk3fs]

@@kikihammond5326 if thats the case I'd think they'd have the sense to pay it off go in there take said valuable thing and then stop paying

[@lynnoliver2168]

Always kinda sad too. Someone had no means of dealing with their belongings. 🇨🇦

[@cindyz2933]

Love seeing your Mom, she's looking lovely! You're blessed with wonderful women in your life. Donating is always thoughtful & kind. 😊

[@BastetNoodles]

And...don't forget the "karate frock" 😅😂🤣

[@vickiekostecki]

That description gets bonus points.

[@veronicapace7198]

This unit would cure me quick of even considering a unit. lol I love your positive attitude.

[@ChrisieCouncil]

People leave stuff behind when they clean out and sometimes managers will throw it all into one unit and then put it into an auction-pocket the $. This looks like it might be a trash storage unit. The key is to look for the consistent undisturbed blanket of dust.

[@robincollins4687]

My thoughts when he opened the door. Staged unit to make money on garbage and not have to pay to get rid of it.

[@nickjames205]

Damn, You guys don't slow down for a minute haha awesome content dude love you and the family.

[@laurawarner8490]

I think the storage office. Throws all the junk left over from other units that people leave behind into the one you bought.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

That's crappy of them! I would never bid on any storage lockers from them if that was true!

[@rhondalockrey9592]

That was a massive unit to clean out your back must of hurt after this one. Happy you found some jewels & old toys.

[@deboramoyer119]

The unit looks like someone went through it, took what they wanted, and threw the rest back in. Fun to watch, though.

[@JessicaLundgren]

They missed the gold and diamond engagement ring though! :)

[@Icantthinkofaname-qk3fs]

@@JessicaLundgren Presumably fake I don't know about you or the actual owner of the unit but I keep my jewelry in either a safe deposit box or my 400ibs safe thats bolted to the floor and hidden where nobody would think to look not some storage unit where someone could easily jump the fence and break into it

[@pathartsock9161]

I love to see your mom and Mellisa help you every now and then, they are such nice ladies. This looks like one of those units' other storage unit buyers call a manager unit, where they just toss things in there that were left in other units. I am glad you at least got your money back and a few extra dollars. Thank you for another video.

[@genxthings]

The reason why the locker had a cut lock is because it was auctioned off before, the first bidder picked what they wanted and left the rest. This explains the mess. It's cheaper to lose a deposit than it is to haul and take to the dump.

[@opaqueentity]

Most places wouldn't allow you to just leave stuff behind, you have to clear it allout in a set period of time hence why Alex rushed.

[@genxthings]

@@opaqueentity I have over well 1000 units under my belt. Yes, you have a time limit when you actually clean it out and want your deposit back. The reason you leave a deposit when cleaning out is exactly for the reason if you don't clean it. When it's this much they just put it back up for auction. Do you really think people are standing at the door chucking their stuff into a locker? Losing a $100-$200 deposit or losing $60-$100 dump fee plus fuel, time, and labor is usually a good trade-off. When you do it for a living, it sometimes makes more sense to lose your deposit.

[@opaqueentity]

@ if you don’t mind never being able to go back there again sure. Not everywhere has a deposit or a cleaning fee you can be charged

[@genxthings]

@@opaqueentity Correct, not all require a deposit, however I know plenty of people who have skipped cleaning, lost deposits and continue to go to the same facilities. That is the point of the deposits. Now I'll admit I don't know of anyone who has done that when a deposit is not required. That may be the exception, not the rule. I have been doing lockers on and off for 25 years. I'm pretty sure I know how it works.

[@MoonRaven777]

I did feel sorry for you Alex,for not finding more…and you looked really tired.That must have been a lot of work. But also happy that you found some good jewelry and some other things. I really hope you got at least a bit more than your money back.🙏🏻🥰

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

Thanks for showing so many boxes. I really like finding out what is in them even if it is just trash.

[@moeflanagan2677]

Your mom is a wonderful lady! Always a pleasure to see her in these videos.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

That red and blue Shape-O-Sort ball is a Tupperware item for toddlers from the late '80's early '90's. It is worth $25. Not a big deal. This unit looks like it was from someone who died and their next of kin couldn't deal with it and just loaded up the truck without going through it and put it in storage. But what a waste of money for them. I'm sure storage lockers aren't cheap. Thanks Alex for showing us this. It was interesting anyway!

[@mackeymintle66]

Anxiety sauce, just imagining having to clean this out 😮😅. Sending Aleve vibes to your back!🫣🥵

[@metalheadtakesthesquare]

I don't know how much you deal with video game materials, but empty boxes and manuals have a big market. Certain cases, manuals, and boxes can go for good money to collectors, especially those who are completionists looking to put together complete in-box systems and games.

[@andreastieff]

You gotta wonder who’s been paying for the storage unit for 20 years.

[@jbh666]

Probly an auto payment and they just forgot about it

[@andreastieff]

@ hmm in my town, a drive up rental unit 10x15 would be well over $100 per month with all the extra fees. Times 20 years !!!!! It was probably cheaper back in 2000.

[@FireCracker-vd8pq]

Man, you had me with the DC comics bit! I was like "No, he did NOT find that!!" Turns out no, he did not. 🤣🤣

[@kittehgo]

That would have or could have paid for the entire unit, depending on it's condition ofcorse..

[@FireCracker-vd8pq]

@@kittehgo More like many months of mortgage payments, a new car purchase, or even a new mansion. Of course, depending on condition, as you mentioned. A pristine one sold (8.5 CGC Near mint) at auction for $6M USD earlier this year.

[@kittehgo]

@FireCracker-vd8pq Holy crap!, I just knew that it was quite a bit of money. But 8.5....wow 🫨

[@FireCracker-vd8pq]

Oh, yes! The Action Comics #1 is the most valuable comic in the world. Even in a average condition (a CGC grade 5) with defects, one fetched $408,000 in 2023. That's why I about screamed when I saw it. I was thinking "how is Alex so calm right now?" 😆

[@kittehgo]

@FireCracker-vd8pq So what do you say we pool our money and build a time traveling machine to get some action comics? 😁

[@maitreduhuit]

Just the smoke grey n64 in box is worth the 500$, good haul so far (I'm at 11.55)

[@keiths-teeth]

Yup I wonder if any of those systems worked

[@consignmentwares1433]

The game table likely uses standard diameter pipe. Remove the parts and replace the pipe. Conduit might even work. You can also straighten metal tubing by forcing a smaller diameter metal pipe down the center of the tube using a wood mallet. The ring may have paid for the unit, but did it pay you for your labor and other costs? The problem with buying such units are many: 0. You can't see much of what is inside, unlike a live estate auctions where you can see everything. 1. You have to put a deposit down that you only get back if you clean it out. So if there is a hidden chest freezer in the back you are going to need to haul that out and properly dispose of it or loose your deposit. 2. In some cases such units have been used by a business to dispose of waste material that would cost a large amount of money to dispose of. They could; for instance, fill the back of the unit with many boxes of expired chemicals. Paying the rent on the unit for a couple months before abandoning it will be lot cheaper that paying disposal fees at a state approved site. Now you are stuck with paying for the disposal of the chemicals or losing your deposit. 3. You might find other dangerous items such as loose live ammunition simply dumped into boxes that could go off. You could find guns that require a permit for you to own. The largest live shells at a live auction I've seen was a 50 caliber shell from WWII, just tossed in a box with a bunch of other items. At one estate a guy had tossed live 22 shells in one of the multi drawer sorters they store fasteners in. 4. The materials inside have been exposed to high and low temperatures, rodents, insects, humidity and other harmful conditions. 5. Items such as motorcycles will most likely not have a title and it can be expensive to get one. 6. The unit can contain stolen items.

[@vettnetkramer1233]

I hope you found all the pieces to the Tupperware ball. That was my favorite toy as a little kid. That would be a great donation.

[@laurigardner6227]

I played with that same Tupperware ball when I was a kid!

[@jasonmetcalfe4695]

didn't every kid on the planet have one of those at one point?

[@donbauer-jx6ru]

Looks like the people that work there already dug through this storage unit the way the boxes look!

[@Bottlemanbob]

I love coming home after work and spending the evening watching another video from Curiosity Inc!!

[@pattypearson6476]

The red and blue ball with toys inside is a Tupperware brand toy. Shape-O-Toy sells for $49.99 US new today.

[@alanbirkner1958]

At least after all your hard work, you found a few valuable items. Tina, Al's wife

[@fredmoore1159]

It never ceases to amaze me what people will pay to store; I hope you get back at least some of your investment - but it doesn't look very good from here.

[@sunnyreads_8]

I always enjoy these clean outs. I'm glad you got your money back, and hopefully enough to pay for your time.

[@fernandochavez4312]

Great to see your beautiful mom in a video. Thanks and happy holidays.

[@cherylcopeland3418]

Looks like someone had to move in a hurray.

[@aakers100]

Scam locker, that's the rements of several units that they shoved in that one unit. The cut lock is definitely a tell.

[@Elizabeth-tb5wh]

That was my first thought as well.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

Management cuts the locks to take pictures for the auction.

[@Elizabeth-tb5wh]

@@GuyWithTheDogsThat makes sense.

[@suemurphy6062]

I used to manage a storage company. One of our tenats had hoarded a 10 x 10 unit. It was full of neatly stacked newspapers right to the ceiling and bags and bags of Tim Horton's sugar. Not packets of sugar, but 1 lb bags of sugar. Some of the things people stored always amazed me.

[@barbaraann7173]

These vids are great entertainment....thanks for sharing! Glad you found items that would help recoup the cost of the unit.. Best always, from BC

[@donzinette]

It's always interesting to take a risk to see what you can find in these storage units. Glad that you found some jewelery.

[@LurkerSmurf]

Lol, I have the Soap Opera Challenge set for General Hospital somewhere. It's a deck of trivia cards. I'm always amazed when storage units are basically trash heaps that people pay for. Glad you found enough to make the investment worthwhile.

[@Replicanna-rl6zg]

was that the one George Clooney got famous of? I am really not so aware of any soap operas, but that one rings a bell

[@LurkerSmurf]

@@Replicanna-rl6zg No, I don't think he was on any soap operas. But many prime time series, including two very different ones called E/R.

[@brigittecrawley1872]

Always neat to see you clear out a storage unit. Hope you get your money back you usually do ha ha!

[@dawnlindgron5570]

I would say definitely a dump site for rentals, just tossed in. Managers special, you do throw out lots with value just not big bucks stuff. Old cookbooks $$$$ old VHS watch for those, things that can go on what not or we have curb alerts, take photos of what you have by the road.. you will be surprised what gets picked up. Less dump fees. I saw lots of crafting supplies ect. Just some tips from lower states ,lol.

[@heehaw8401]

Treasure Hunting with Jeebus bought a locker for less than $200 because the door wouldn’t roll up and no one could see inside. It was full of about $10k in high end shoes!

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Saw that one.

[@heehaw8401]

@@janeysiegrist5061did you see he won the bid on one at another storage place that was owned by the same person. He was threatened by those people!

[@PatSimmons-g4r]

So glad you found some jewellery. Thanks for sharing.

[@debrapolenz2928]

Alex I could tell just looking at it that it was riffled through. Open boxes not stacked pretty much says it all. In a hurry most likely, so they couldn’t get ALL the good stuff out.

[@trishecoole8421]

A lot of people use film again. It has been coming back for the past few years to do old style photograply

[@chrislongbeard]

I like these units. Easily 2 weekends of flea markets. Alex, if you have any Old Navy's up your way they get shipments in 24x15x12 boxes. Big enough to get not too heavy and still fit stuff.

[@Wordsnwood]

Amazing -- huge storage locker FULL of junk, and one tiny, little ring could recoup your investment.

[@richwhitaker1506]

It's like an archeological dig site. Too bad about the Foosball table. Would've been great to have in either the Pool House or the basement rec room. Nice rainy day diversion. Hope you came close to a positive return.

[@librarynan4610]

Looks like another treasure hunt!

[@judiannegoodrich4562]

It looks to me like the people were digging through their stuff, knowing it was going to be auctioned off and they got what they could out. They probably walked on the table and bent the poles. They sure left you a mess. I hope that ring pays for the unit....if not more. Good luck. 😁

[@TheRinkboss]

Thanks for the episode Alex, always fun watching you dig !…I sure like that truck of yours, she’s a beauty!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thanks! And I like the truck too!

[@peggybegin8241]

This was interesting. Great job taking lots to charity. The funniest find was the voodoo doll😂 Like the saying goes "One man's junk is another man's treasure". ❤

[@rheahinshaw7471]

I saw a Tupperware shape sorter toy in there. If it has all the shapes it could be sellable.

[@LuckyCrowJewelry]

You are so chill. I love your demeanor.

[@rkorsberg]

That unit has definitely been tossed by someone, who definitely WAS NOT a gamer!! lol Hopefully it won't be where the Storage company threw a combination of default units, after they pulled all the good stuff, from multiple units.......Look for signs that your unit wasn't merchandise from multi owners...It is illegal for storage companies to sell those kinds of units as a default storag unit....Good Luck..

[@mavahuth5044]

I think you got lucky in the mom and wife department 😊❤.

[@AsphaltMan11]

I still miss the "honey, I'm home "

[@CassieSpring]

It still plays in my head when it gets to the part in the intro where it should be.

[@happyhippie2853]

That's a hot mess 😂

[@jackysjournals6320]

It almost looks as though the boxes have been picked over and the rest thrown back 😏. Hope I’m wrong 😊

[@katrinajones3277]

I love watching these types of videos I actually watch Wade ventures

[@craftnanathrifter1048]

Glad you found jewelry...I was thinking you were going to lose on this one.

[@maryhall7464]

With that broken lock you saw, makes me wonder if someone sorted thru this locker ????

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

Management cuts the locks off of the units in order to open the door to take a picture for the auction.

[@thesounknown]

“Karate frock” 😂😂😂 I knew there was a word for it but couldn’t remember it either, it’s a Gi I think! Pronounced ghee. Or maybe it’s more specific to another similar sport.

[@melissaphelps6622]

I know its hard work, but it also looks like alot of fun. I love your positivity throigh anything, very inspireing. Is there churches that do church rummage sales for vets? Or animal shelters? Donating sellable items to yhem can go to great causes. I love that. I hope your hard work pays off bigger than expected for you and your better half. Have a great evening.

[@brianhenry2385]

“I’m going to need the truck!” You also need to consider building a a pole barn on your acerage, to keep this type of work out of your regular garage and from the sorting clutter from getting in the way of the rest of your daily life. 😉

[@Evan-st5df]

This was definitely a picked-over locker. Someone walked over the fooz-ball table numerous times, bending the tubes.

[@buckeyedav1]

And across America storage units have become a "thing" billions of dollars in storage rental fee's. I would never consider renting one unless it was a temporary thing while moving from one place to another. When I worked for a non profit thrift store, the manager rented out a storage unit, then another then a actually store front just to store stuff that was donated.. If it had been me I'd have put it in our store, marked the price cheap and got rid of it instead of renting space to store them because it just kept coming and coming with the donations. Anna In Ohio

[@mcwatersd]

It always amazes me what people put in those units . Glad you found at least something to get your money back. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤

[@ajwrites57]

Alex. Any content you provide is great! You and your family are the product.

[@bent21161]

great vid. plus the fact that you feed the food chain that resellers use in the thrift store market for collectables and regular consumer replaceable goods, that's how canucks do it ... jes' sayin' ...

[@Tatia146]

I was expecting a huge rat to jump out as you said you heard something in the start!

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

So glad you found the jewelry!

[@amandapittar9398]

You do know that folk LOVE vintage Tupperware? I buy the 1960s & 70s stuff as it’s fantastic. I SO enjoy your videos. The women in your life gorgeous- I love the way they just stop and help. I was about to suggest a tripod for a camera so you had TWO hands free…and what did you find? I would keep the Nigella book, it’s excellent.

[@sandraobrien1050]

Wow, you sure worked hard on this one!! I think the karate frock is a ghi. Love the ring..it's gorgeous!

[@DonnaBernauer]

Wow, what a lot of work!

[@TLL65]

Always love your attitude, Alexander!

[@wimm0926]

If you had been doing this type of thing when my x-mother law passed, I would have encouraged her family to contract you. Her house was packed to the ceiling in a few of the rooms. When I was able to clean out one of the bathrooms, I found envelopes with cash in them. There was a lot of vintage/antique furniture, china sets, fur coats, just to name a few things. I don’t know how the house was cleaned out before it was torn down. I was long gone by then

[@matthewkeating-od6rl]

Great vid I usually have one of those old fashion keys for old doors on my key chain and you can use a corner edge to cut box tape.

[@susanucsb]

That lady just giving us the finger for the first 5 minutes made me laugh out LOUD!

[@jamesfitzgerald2361]

Storage units are always amazing what's in them.

[@deloradeabel8487]

What is wierd is the back of the unit looks empty compared to the front,then when you heard that noise that sounded like something large moving around back there it was very creepy,something is in there or a box fell down,very curious now what is in the back!Great video!

[@stephaniepowers-tanguay6346]

So if you buy the locker online, how do you know that the storage folks haven’t sorted through it and taken the good stuff before listing it? Might explain why so much stuff was loose and unboxed.

[@m.c.master4622]

I so admire your ability to remain positive. Such a great quality (P.S. This must have been awhile ago as Melissa is dressed for summer and it must be cold there now.)

[@dawnlindgron5570]

What a shame on the fooshball table ! Definitely think managers special of other units ! Grrr

[@OriginalNethead]

It's always amazing to me that even a hoarder like I am would keep 90% of that or pay to store it. Grandma's Christmas decorations and her plastic grapes are one thing, but most of that...oh heck no. The jewelry I'd cheerfully make room for! (at least until sorting and selling/donating)

[@johnscannell4189]

Now THAT'S a lot of stuff!