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The A is full of folks with big dreams and tons of ambition, some of these people with stars in their eyes will do what ever it takes to make the magic happen.
Even illegal shit!
One of the interesting things that you find out by buying storage units at auction is the depths that man will go to make a W-A-S ( wild ass scheme) come to fruition. It will make you just laugh your ass off. Some of the strange shit I have seen still blows my mind.
I have bought so many units where people have committed mortgage fraud to get a crib to the rank and file id thief (there are tons of these guys) Human nature is a wicked beast at its worst leading folks to achieve those means by any source possible.
This brings us to Mr. Bootleg
This brotha was in it to win it, then the rent was due, car note and that chic with the kids that looked like him, she was not playing. Cleary dude’s choice in career and women were …..somewhat lacking!
During the end of my first year in the business, I got my introduction to the world of bootleg processing and distribution. I almost did not go out, it was a cold day and I really just wanted to stay in the bed all day, some days are like that. But I willed myself to get up, go out and get something.
I got his unit in East Point GA for a sum of $350.00, it was an okay looking 10 x20 but someone had gone through it. The stuff was tossed all over the place. But I saw a least a grand in name brand clothing and some old Jordans (Old Jordans – $$$$$) the stuff was clean, and it looked to be 70% full, not much of a risk. His rapper apparel sold for $2200 over two months on eBay
I know this because many people put their bills in the unit, (he was one) the old out of sight out of mind theory? Just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean the bill fairy will not be looking for your ass!
Enough fragments of his life story were in there to piece together his tale of crime and punishment Dostoevsky would have been proud! It seems all wanna be rappers keep journals (aka notebooks from the Dollar Store)
He worked hard, he did all the right things,( if you call making horrible music right) and so he had to do what he had to do! It is amazing how folks can justify illegal stuff to make a wrong oh so right.
He had all of the equipment to record, mix and press his own music. I never knew how much recording equipment cost until I got his unit. He also had the dvd duplication stuff, label maker, graphic software and a old imac ( his graphics were tight, maybe he should have kept it there) printers and three desktops. With a sprinkle of peripherals
Cha-Ching!
His stuff was gone within an hour of putting it on CL. I mean paid and picked up! One girl bought half of his stuff; she had the B-girl look from backed in the day and walked like she had some stuffin in cushion. A cute girl with loot that has my name on it always makes my day!
Hopefully her flow and hooks are more captivating than Mr Bootleg, I listened for a four seconds and it was a no, American Idol will never be calling this cat, but a dude named Lester may have him as his bitch at the moment. The reason his stuff went up for auction was he was in the pokey for larceny.
His stuff/music was in the can, garbage can that is, I thought it was terrible (there were several hundred copies of his cd in the unit) he was a hopeful sort that just knew he was going to be the next Diddy or Hova, alas he was not even on the same continent with those guys.
Once he realized that is music career was in the slow lane to nowhere, he adopted a new business strategy. He was accustomed to slangin that music (he was kinda of scary lookin aka DJ Boogerwolf) so I think the few copies he sold were due to sympathy or perhaps fear. After dismal record sales and little hopes of securing money for a tour, he hatched this plane to be the bootleg king of the south.
With a new found enthusiasm he became Bootlegger extraordinaire perhaps you have seen his work on your own dvd player. Yes, the ones with the people walking across the screen. He dig in with gusto, kept records of his sales and costs, dude was making $1900 a week, he was the wholesaler, he just copied, press and distributed the bootlegs, actually forward thinking compared to how he tried to move his music.
For strange reason he decide to rip someone off and he got caught, thus putting him out of business. I am really surprised he had no one to bail him out, doesn’t everyone love the bootleg man?
So next time you see that guy in the parking lot or he comes up to you in the salon, just know you may be getting a first rate dup from Mr. Bootleg!
Learn To Buy, Sell and Profit From Self Storage Auctions
Self storage auctions are a great way to make some extra money or even a nice career working from home. However, after you buy the item, you will need to find a way to resell it quickly. Here are some ways to resell your self storage merchandise for quick and easy profits.
One of the best places to make money with your treasure that you got at a self storage auction is on Ebay. Ebay is really good for smaller items that are worth a decent amount of money that you can ship easily. If you don’t want to take the time to list items individually, consider using an Ebay drop off store. This will make you able to work more efficiently and will help you maximize your time so that you will be able to go to more self storage auctions. If you are selling a book, also consider placing it on Amazon’s Marketplace. Books move very quickly on there.
If the item is a little larger, such as furniture, the best place to list it is on Craigslist. Since Craigslist is primarily targeted as a local service, it’s very easy to find a buyer in your local area. The best thing is it’s free. Alternately, you can use an upstart Craigslist alternative website like Kijiji.
Another alternative is to have a garage sale. This is nice because you can move a lot of inventory in one day. It’s quick and you get it done and over with.
You could also sell your self storage auction product in your local newspaper classified section. This will cost you some money, but it’s worth it. If you use an alternative paper like the Thrifty Nickel, it won’t cost you much at all to list your ad. Many newspapers and tv stations have classified ad websites that are often cheaper or even free.
A really great way to move your self storage auction item is by having a garage sale. The great thing about garage sales is you can get it all done and over with in a single weekend. Take the money and run.
You could also move your self storage auction product by getting a table at the flea market. This could take some work, but can be extremely profitable in the long run.
If all else fails, you could donate your item to charity. This is the last choice, but you will at least get a nice tax deduction out of it.
As you can see, it’s pretty easy to resell your self storage auction item if you put your mind to it and think creatively.
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