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Storage Unit Auctions

Storage unit auctions in Winnipeg – now offered online!

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Once you sign up for our Storage Unit Auction Alerts, you will get your chance to find unique antiques, collector’s items, and general household goods that make a quick resale. Maybe you haven't participated in a storage unit auction before, or perhaps you frequent auctions all the time. One thing is for sure: StorageVille's Auction Alerts is the place to come for that unique item.

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This trend of treasure-hunting has spread like wildfire, and opportunity has landed right at our feet in Winnipeg. You, too, can be a part of this exciting new form of treasure hunting, where you never quite know what you’re going to get from a storage unit auction.

What could you find at a storage unit auction in Winnipeg?

Are you interested in taking part and bidding in our storage unit auctions in Winnipeg? At StorageVille, we auction off quite a few storage units each year, and you may be able to “strike gold” and find some valuable, unique items that you can resell or keep. There is no limit to what you might find, so read on to learn more about storage auctions at StorageVille.

What is a storage unit auction?

What could you find at a storage unit auction in Winnipeg? - Storage Unit Auctions Winnipeg - Winnipeg Storage Units - StorageVilleUnfortunately, there are some situations where some of our customers are unable to pay for their locker rental. Before we even get close to freeing up their locker for auction, we take numerous measures to avoid auctioning their goods. By law, we cannot auction any items before 90 days. And in most cases, we spend months before the 90-day period is up to work with the customer. Including notifications in the newspaper, registered mail and direct contact. However, personal circumstances as such and for whatever reason, lockers do get abandoned.

Why does a storage unit auction happen?

While we cannot comment on the specific reasons why an individual may abandon a storage unit full of their belongings, we’ll chalk it up to “life happens”. However, once a storage unit has been abandoned and after several notices have been sent to the contact person, the storage facility must do something about it. Going through a storage unit and cleaning it out is time-consuming and will cost us time and money. There can be items of value in a storage unit, but for an employee to review, sort, and sell each item separately is too time-consuming. So, StorageVille uses storage unit auctions instead to clear out the unit.

How do StorageVille storage unit auctions work?

In this type of auction, bidders can look at the contents of a storage unit virtually (they can’t go into the unit) through videos and photos. Then they will place a bid for all the items in the unit. Whoever bids the highest wins and gains legal ownership of the items. The storage unit auctions are listed on our website and allow you to partake from the comfort of your computer or mobile device. It’s just that simple!

Why are the storage unit auctions online?

We used to do storage unit auctions at our facilities in Winnipeg, but we often had to cancel events due to inclement weather or wait months for enough storage units to be available for an in-person auction. There is also a question of security, having the public enter our storage unit facility for no other reason than to participate in the auction.

That’s why, and for several other reasons, like convenience, popularity, etc., we’ve switched to an internet-based auction method for our storage unit auctions.

What might I find in a storage unit auction?

While we can’t guarantee what you’ll find in a storage unit you won in an auction, here are a few items that are commonly stored at StorageVille. We’ve seen all of these items obtained through a successful storage unit auction winning bid. But, again, it’s the luck of the draw.

  • What could you find at a storage unit auction in Winnipeg? - Storage Unit Auctions Winnipeg - Winnipeg Storage Units - StorageVilleAppliances: From small appliances like toasters and fans to refrigerators and stoves, it is common to find appliances in storage units.
  • Furniture: Couches, chairs, kitchen sets, and more are commonly stored in storage units.
  • Antiques & collectibles: These are particularly common in indoor, temperature-controlled units.
  • Electronics: Electronics like computers, speakers, record players, TVs, gaming consoles and other modern and vintage electronics are common sights at storage auctions.
  • Tools & hobby materials: From power tools to wrench sets, and even large tools like shop cranes or drill presses, you can often find valuable tools stored in Winnipeg storage units. Hobby materials and music equipment are also found fairly regularly.
  • ... and more “out there” items. You may find some strange things while bidding on storage units in Winnipeg! You can take a look at this article for a few unique items that have been found in storage units across the world. So much so, storage unit auctions and the items found in the auctions have resulted in TV shows, like Auction Hunters or Storage Wars Canada, with a passionate fan base and following.

Are Storage Unit Auctions Worth it?

Like all auctions, there is no set value to the items in a storage locker, and the bidding determines its cost but not its value. As well, many items can be boxed and will be bid on unseen. The value of items may go above or below expectations and the auction determines what the cost is, not the value of the items. It is up to the bidders to determine if the items are worth their bid.

What happens after you win a storage unit auction?

What could you find at a storage unit auction in Winnipeg? - Storage Unit Auctions Winnipeg - Winnipeg Storage Units - StorageVilleIf your bid is the winner of a storage unit auction, you’ll receive an email from our auction software notifying you of the win! To claim your winnings, you’ll need to access your account and proceed through the checkout steps to pay the auction fee. You’ll receive another email with a confirmation number and directions to the StorageVille location. Please bring your confirmation number so we can identify and validate that you’re the winner.

Upon arriving at StorageVille to claim the unit you won, you’ll need to pay the bid price in full. Depending on the size of the storage unit, you’ll also be required to cover a deposit of $200 for units under 10x25 and $500 for units above that size. The deposit will be returned to you once you’ve emptied and cleaned the unit. We allow you two days to collect your newly found belongings and empty the unit.

Participate in our online storage unit auctions and see what you might find!

Not every storage unit is a gold mine, but they’re all an adventure! So, if you’re intrigued about the process, or are simply curious, we invite you to visit our storage unit auctions page, find a storage unit you want to bid on and join in on the auction!

If you have any questions about our storage unit auction process, please contact our office via our website.

How often does StorageVille have storage unit auctions?

The nature of storage unit auctions means we can't predict how often they will occur. Your best option is to sign up for our newsletter to be alerted when a unit comes up for auction.

Old-School Storage Unit Auctions

In the past, we would host storage locker auctions at our locations, and while we enjoyed our time, the events were at the mercy of Winnipeg's weather and because of the volume of lockers needed to host a successful auction; any locker in the auction could have been months old.

Online Storage Auctions

Fast-forward to today: we still have storage locker auctions, but we've moved the process online! From the comfort of your own home, you can participate in our auctions. To get started, simply complete the form, which will add you to our email list. The email list will send you alerts for future auctions. Get ready to have some fun!

Current Auctions

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A Blast From the Past

Check out this video showing how we used to conduct our storage unit auctions and see all the old-school action!

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