I Spent $10,000 on an LUXURY ABANDONED STORAGE UNIT

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  • @arikay8678
    @arikay8678 ปีที่แล้ว +3569

    The reason I don’t like these auctions is because when I was in high school, my family got evicted from our apartment and we had to put everything we owned in a storage unit because we were moving in with my cousin and she didn’t have room at her house. My mom got behind on the payments and then the storage company eventually auctioned off all of our things bc she couldn’t afford to pay it on time. That was about 8 years ago and I’m still saddened about all of my belongings, keepsakes and childhood memories I lost there. It was probably junk to the buyer but everything to me.

    • @pinkpeony992010
      @pinkpeony992010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Eek

    • @KelseyStarling174
      @KelseyStarling174 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      😢

    • @sasha87111
      @sasha87111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +223

      Why are you watching these? It's just retraumatizing you. I would have to lose all my things like this. Sorry sweetie❤

    • @nicolenotizieeamici
      @nicolenotizieeamici 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

      So sorry you went through it …. I hope things are better now- thanks for sharing this I hope the creator reads about this

    • @karareeves1280
      @karareeves1280 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      Ive been through this more than once in my life. At the end of the day yes they are just things.. yes some of the items are not replaceable and have value but.. it happens to a lot of us. Yes it does suck and im sorry you went througb this. Believe me.. i know the loss and the feeling all too well.

  • @ClaireTurman
    @ClaireTurman ปีที่แล้ว +2841

    You definitely got scammed, but I love how optimistic you are even if you don’t get your money back.😊

    • @heatherharroff4790
      @heatherharroff4790 ปีที่แล้ว +229

      She gets her money back from TH-cam by making these videos

    • @JuliaCantley
      @JuliaCantley ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Total scam and the person probably dressed as the security guard to steal stuff.

    • @biggyziggy5777
      @biggyziggy5777 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I am not to sure how she got scammed ? 🤷‍♀️

    • @liralemur
      @liralemur ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I think it's not surprising that people store boxes from stuff in storage units. Doesn't feel like a scam

    • @momlovesnoel
      @momlovesnoel ปีที่แล้ว +19

      This isn't a "scam".

  • @sheIIsea
    @sheIIsea 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +533

    hard to believe anyone would go out of their way to save that many empty cases and then have them placed like that. The storage facility was def scamming.

    • @Dolamieu
      @Dolamieu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      The “old” barbies are pushing me over the edge for it being a scam, a lot of idiots look at that stuff and think a 90s collectors barbie is like a lot & try to price them for like 750 dollars but theyre mass produced & bc theyre fancy display dolls so everyone kept them in the box and in good conditions… the ones that actually sell are 20-30 bucks MAX even if theses a ton of LISTINGS for $50000

    • @redwolfexr
      @redwolfexr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      I have my empty cases in a storage unit, its pretty common. I also have all the boxes for my high end electronics there too.
      But yeah, you can assume that any guns that were really there were gone by the time the pictures were taken. That is the problem with these remote auctions, PLENTY of time for the owners, employees, and others to cherry pick things that are in containers.

    • @JackalopeBunny
      @JackalopeBunny 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Yea its called seeding, basically trying to make the locker look better by placing expensive items and selling it, but it's just the boxes in the end. I don't know if you watched storage wars, but they got into trouble for doing such a thing.

    • @Queenbae34
      @Queenbae34 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      My thoughts exactly

    • @Mary-pv4iz
      @Mary-pv4iz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@redwolfexr same. We have a storage locker and it's mostly empty boxes for our electronics and other stuff. 🤷‍♀️

  • @JohnSmith-nj4zq
    @JohnSmith-nj4zq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +125

    Wow, I learned something new. I never knew the person could purposely put empty boxes and fake expensive bags into a storage unit and can scam people with it. The storage place only gets to keep the unpaid fees and the rest from the auction goes back to the prior storage unit owner. I always thought whatever value that was auctioned, the storage place gets to keep 100%. I guess there are scams everywhere. But this one is more like a legal scam since no one is forcing you to put in a bid for the storage unit.

    • @toothpeel
      @toothpeel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The boy who kept claiming it was a scam needs to read a dictionary. He was never promised anything, he just assumed he was going to earn.

    • @nobrainsnoheadache2434
      @nobrainsnoheadache2434 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the renter and the storage place split the profits duh

  • @alishakay
    @alishakay ปีที่แล้ว +3594

    On another episode of "Hope spends enormous amount of money for our entertainment" I just want to say, THANK YOU for doing so much (like literally, SO MUCH) for us. I discovered you only this month but I've been bingeing your videos like crazy and every one of them is so wholesome

    • @chloe_playz2657
      @chloe_playz2657 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      You speak for all of us

    • @chrisbullen8244
      @chrisbullen8244 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes

    • @Nibblestorm
      @Nibblestorm ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@chloe_playz2657 YES

    • @thegingerwitch322
      @thegingerwitch322 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Where does she get all the money she spends?

    • @QDols
      @QDols ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@thegingerwitch322 from her subscribers DUH

  • @1ArtisanDreamer
    @1ArtisanDreamer ปีที่แล้ว +156

    As a buyer of lockers since the 1990's where a 40' unit would sell for only a one dollar, yes it was a set up.
    But to include your time and travel makes it a real deal for the seller.
    Never bid on something you can not see in person is my best advise.
    Will watch more of your endeavors...thanks for sharing.

    • @nicky740
      @nicky740 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yea for anyone else this is great advice. For Hope, she makes enough on this video no matter how successful the unit is or not that it’s worth it for her.

  • @lindathomas5500
    @lindathomas5500 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    That’s a common trick where they go through and take the new value items esp guns and leave the empty boxes. One person found the contact details of the previous owners and they confirmed that the storage unit had been sold 18 months previously, and had contained items. Proving that the storage owner had been sold it twice!

  • @bboops23
    @bboops23 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    When my aunt passed away her storage unit company literally suggested to my brother clearing out anything he wanted and then selling the unit rather than cleaning it out completely. My aunt was a hoarder, but the cleanest most meticulously organized hoarder in human history. Her hoard was labeled and a lot of it was good quality cleaning products or around the house stuff and most of her hoard was donated to a woman's shelter and a homeless shelter respectively. A food pantry took her non perishable food hoard. The storage unit sale resulted in my brother making $25 which he gave me to cover the stuff I had picked up from the store 2 days before she passed and she had wanted me paid for. She knew she was dying and made sure everything that we could want was at the front of the unit and everything we could dump was at the back. She didn't tell us she was dying until she needed hospice care. It's been months and I still miss her. If you want to remember my favorite family member take a picture of the people you love. My Aunt Lynie certainly did and the last day I saw her she asked me to rearrange the photos she brought so she could see them better. She had committed every photo she cared about to memory and still brought them with her to hospice because she loved to take photos of the people she cared about.

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube ปีที่แล้ว +1656

    not going to lie i was living for the impromptu fashion show 🤩

    • @himanshikanwar5651
      @himanshikanwar5651 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Hey TH-cam how are you

    • @jessy1982
      @jessy1982 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Only 18 likes on a youtube comment is crazy to me

    • @himanshikanwar5651
      @himanshikanwar5651 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@jessy1982 yeah it's crazy that's why I commented

    • @Weird.Space.Kid.
      @Weird.Space.Kid. ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Omg TH-cam♥️🥺

    • @HopesAdventuresYT
      @HopesAdventuresYT ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This comment is so underrated!!! Hiii TH-cam!!!

  • @skydragon84
    @skydragon84 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Depending on the brand and how old it is, guitars can actually go for quite a bit. I'd say that guitar was at least $200 USD new.

  • @kezlana6907
    @kezlana6907 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +98

    I'd love to get a storage unit to go through. Not even for any value, I just love being nosey at other peoples stuff 😂 although I dont think I'd feel scammed if i purchased this (I wouldn't purchase at that price!) and there was nothing in the expensive boxes, because I'd automatically assume that stuff would not have been left in the boxes. I'd have thought that would be common sense to not expect those kind of things would be in there. 😂

    • @birdsinparadise3113
      @birdsinparadise3113 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And people save boxes of the nicer things. I think they feel if they resell it later it has more value in box. Also they have the Barbies in boxes so that makes sense

  • @kellybee1935
    @kellybee1935 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are so generous, the world needs more people like you. My daughter bought me a coach bag for Christmas and it looks beautiful with my Amazon dress from my sister. When you are financially struggling due to medical bills any high end or low end item is priceless.

    • @spudspuddy
      @spudspuddy 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ewe, begging

    • @kellybee1935
      @kellybee1935 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I ask the Lord to provide my needs and he always does, sometimes he surprises me with unexpected blessings because he loves me. I hope all is well with you.

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks ปีที่แล้ว +1144

    Appreciate how much works and money she spends on these amazing videos

  • @rayanderson5008
    @rayanderson5008 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    As an online reseller we were amazed at the items that you said had no value. However a unit with this much inventory would have been awesome to go through though

    • @jaebyrd4608
      @jaebyrd4608 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yea that shelf of retro Jordan’s and Nikes like literally all of those were barely worn retro’s or designer shoes

    • @beamer3088
      @beamer3088 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Came here to make sure someone commented this. All those shoes would probably have been enough

    • @nicohusky
      @nicohusky 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jaebyrd4608 Absolutely. People pay top dollar for certain retro trainers these days.

  • @brianstraight9308
    @brianstraight9308 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just recently found your channel. Enjoying it! Amazed at the views you get. Keep up the great work.

  • @tracey0820
    @tracey0820 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Literally the best TH-cam channel . Something about your energy and voice cheers me up, yet calms me down, and makes me happy. Thank you ❤️

  • @Sew_kv
    @Sew_kv ปีที่แล้ว +492

    I gave my daughter the 1996 Holiday Barbie this year. (The front one on the shelf in the first shot of the unit) She’s been in her box for like 25 years in a closet at my moms house. Now she’s living her life out of the box finally! We all held on thinking they’d be worth something but this one is not worth more than like $20. My 5 year old loves her.

    • @d0ttiej
      @d0ttiej ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I had a bunch of Barbies, a tea set and some other stuff I gave my little one. It's been so amazing watching her play with my old toys .

    • @thoatran2718
      @thoatran2718 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ok

    • @Hanpee18
      @Hanpee18 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I’m happy to see they aren’t worth a ton, because I had one of the special edition Barbies and I waited a few years until I gave into the urge and finally took her out to play with, which was much more fun then her just sitting in a box.

    • @lucylu530
      @lucylu530 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I gave my granddaughter my Empress Bride Barbie. She loves it.

    • @jessejoyce
      @jessejoyce ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I gave a couple of my special boxed barbies to my oldest when she was 8. A couple family members lost their marbles🤣Like guys they aren't worth much, it's a toy. The giant happy smiles are worth letting barbie escape her boring box tomb lol.

  • @johnna16
    @johnna16 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Girl!! I had that Christmas Barbie from 1996 - I was 12 that year, she was probably the last Holiday Barbie I ever got! What a blast from the past!!

    • @MBA_Valerie
      @MBA_Valerie ปีที่แล้ว +14

      In 1994 I was 16, and my grandma gave me a holiday Barbie. I was pretty disappointed, but I thought to myself.... "that's okay, I'll just keep her in the box and sell her someday as a collector's item." That afternoon, as everyone was playing with their new toys and Christmas gifts, grandma looks at me and says... "aren't you going to take out your new doll and brush her pretty hair???"
      Blink. Blink.
      Yes, grandma, I am....
      And I did. Buh-bye collector's item. LMAO.

    • @katmac5609
      @katmac5609 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My daughter was born in 95 & her 1st Barbie was the 96 Christmas Barbie. Of course she opened the Barbie when she was 4 ish.
      Was always her fav even after losing the shoes within minutes. Lol

    • @katesanders2219
      @katesanders2219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I felt the same about the Wet & Wild one! I didn't have that exact one, but I had three others from that series (and one was shown in the video clip).

    • @brooklynnemoore62
      @brooklynnemoore62 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i had the blue dress one still do from my great grandma

    • @lindsayf9225
      @lindsayf9225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had almost all of these, I was five in '96 and my grandma and I bonded over barbies, so I would let her know which I liked best and she would surprise me with a few.

  • @beatrizmartins386
    @beatrizmartins386 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm Portuguese, living in Belgium and I just discovered you're TH-cam channel on TikTok and I'm loving it!! New follower here :)

  • @mfuller1957
    @mfuller1957 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God bless you! I'm so OCD that clutter would drive me nuts. I'd have to have a lot of caffeine to tackle that. But I'd have to start at the front and work my way back. With dump barrels at the ready.

  • @jackiedoesntcare
    @jackiedoesntcare ปีที่แล้ว +331

    I used to love watching storage wars! This is so satisfying!

    • @candicecart9786
      @candicecart9786 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They have a new storage wars (called storage hunters)!!! They have a group that goes around the country on the show now - last episode I saw, they went to Hawaii!!! It was kind of strange bc the units were like old bunkers that private ppl rented out- kind of cool though (usually they are at normal storage places though)

    • @jackiedoesntcare
      @jackiedoesntcare ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @juliet well yea, its a show lol. Anyone who thinks reality shows aren't scripted are delusion 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @harfir7169
    @harfir7169 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    This is so good as a cautionary tale tho. For anyone who's trying to make some money and have watched shows where everything goes well. And I can imagine other creators who maybe came upon this same situation but threw in something of high value to create excitement. To thanks for being real with us and for donating

    • @haralds4145
      @haralds4145 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Of course. You think someone will leave stuff worth thousands of dollars in a storage unit. Can happen in some cases for example the owner goes in prison and cant do nothing about it.

    • @beautybonvoyage8624
      @beautybonvoyage8624 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@haralds4145 Yeah, or they are cutoff in someway or just didn't pay attention to the fact that they owed money. Or are in another country for a long time, maybe even stuck for some reason.

    • @haralds4145
      @haralds4145 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@beautybonvoyage8624 yes but if you try you could still pay from another country. Its now worldwide possiblento make bank transactions.b

    • @benjamin5028
      @benjamin5028 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That unit was cherry picked prior to auction. It is quite obvious.

  • @MegaKaitouKID1412
    @MegaKaitouKID1412 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Those empty apple product boxes makes me wonder if someone abandoned this storage unit with stuff that looked expensive on purpose to see how much it would end up selling for lol.

    • @Custom32TT
      @Custom32TT 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Had this feeling too

    • @minipandora22
      @minipandora22 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes! Sheneneh and Tyrone did this on purpose

    • @MegaKaitouKID1412
      @MegaKaitouKID1412 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@tovarishcheleonora8542 hmm actually now I wonder, because those boxes were on top, if the storage company didn't so much empty the boxes themselves as they may have thrown those empty boxes on top when taking the photos precisely for the purpose of driving up the price of the unit?

  • @jenniferb5706
    @jenniferb5706 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! I just watched this video- as I recently got into bidding at auctions…and really good info to know 😊

  • @alexisvanauken2434
    @alexisvanauken2434 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    In order to sell “boring” storage units, sometimes the sellers will actually place items to make it look like you’ll end up with something good. That’s absolutely what they did with the Apple boxes. I’m willing to bet the owner of the units keeps all their Apple boxes or expensive product packaging just to plant them to sell the units faster.
    Side note: I would DIE for those platform crocs. I collect rainbow high dolls and one of the dolls comes with those exact crocs. Just got her for Christmas

  • @kellyh7158
    @kellyh7158 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    Omg I was shocked that you spent $10,000 on a storage locker!!!!😱😅 I was getting so mad as you went through all the boxes that were empty. And then when the storage locker people said that the person probably abandoned it on purpose 🙄. But I do love how optimistic you were throughout the whole video, even when opening empty boxes, you would still do so with a smile on your face and an optimistic attitude. Also Tyler’s excitement for the hot wheels mega course thing was adorable 😆. Still a great video to watch and you were able to donate a bunch of clothes and toys which is always wonderful. Thank you Hope for always staying Hopeful ❤️😄

    • @ndee1472
      @ndee1472 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for posting all the spoilers an HOUR after the video was posted.🙄🤦‍♀️

    • @-Rose_Thorn-
      @-Rose_Thorn- ปีที่แล้ว +49

      ​@@ndee1472 if you don't want spoilers don't go to the comments!

    • @ndee1472
      @ndee1472 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@-Rose_Thorn- it literally is on the main page when you click to start the video. I didn't need to go to the comments.

    • @cadycastle9957
      @cadycastle9957 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry but I think the storage unit was lying to her and they actually staged it with those empty boxes. I've never heard of a storage unit giving money to a customer after they abandoned their until....how would they give them the money? They obviously had been trying to contact this person for months to try and get them to pay the bill before they sold the unit so why in the world would they take even more time to try and convince this person they are giving them money.....they lied to you and they are the ones who staged it. I also should mention that I love about a hour away from Baltimore so I know these storage companies well and I never got my money back from that storage unit I let go.

    • @kellyh7158
      @kellyh7158 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@carliebrown8267 Yeah I was wondering the same thing since she spends so much money for a lot of videos. Somehow she makes it work though 🤷‍♀️

  • @oliviasundvall1281
    @oliviasundvall1281 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the suitcase, and the bags 😍

  • @desireea.thomas2419
    @desireea.thomas2419 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The 1st pink Dr was looked Fabulous on ya Hun 😁👏🏼😁👏🏼😁👏🏼

  • @veraabantao2301
    @veraabantao2301 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Even you were scammed and lost a lot of money, you are still cheerful and very generous! My husband and I love watching your channel and we also learn a lot from it! Keep up your great sense of humor and outlook in life!

  • @emikocastillo6876
    @emikocastillo6876 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Louis Vuitton's fabric never cuts off the "LV" logo on the fabric. So if you ever see a LV bag, look on the side of it to see if any of the LV's print is cut off by the stitching. That's one way you can tell it's fake.

    • @SH0124_
      @SH0124_ ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You mean the monogram print doesn’t cut off?? That’s very false. Many authentic LV bags have that 😂😅

    • @emikocastillo6876
      @emikocastillo6876 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@SH0124_ well a LV worker literally told me that so take it to someone else hunny lol

    • @Person-qi4hs
      @Person-qi4hs ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Emiko Castillo. Although I do not help make LV bags my friend does, they explained to me that this is untrue, as well as I also looked at all my LV bags and they were cut off 😂 It might have been the other way round, but from what according to them saying I think there’s no way of telling.

    • @metalheadfromslovakia
      @metalheadfromslovakia ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is not true

    • @noname1303
      @noname1303 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's a commonly believed myth. It's simply untrue

  • @BackToTheFutura
    @BackToTheFutura 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really enjoyed the video, thank you for sharing, I also learned something that Scammers are everywhere. Who the heck would have thought that they are scammers in STORAGE UNITS!!! You can't trust anyone anymore. Sorry it didn't work out, I was hopeful that something was going to be found that would have brought you above and beyond your investment. Really enjoyed it, you made it very fun to watch. Be well and always be careful!

  • @sugarboo9112
    @sugarboo9112 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg You Scored that Brandy doll! She's so Pretty and Probably the Most Accurate Celebrity doll Made by Mattel! She's also my Fav Singer/Artist

  • @aurorachartier7225
    @aurorachartier7225 ปีที่แล้ว +574

    Oh Hope, you need to use the sold & completed section to get actual values for dolls. Most of those holiday Barbie’s are only worth $20 if you’re lucky 💀

    • @nataliea9877
      @nataliea9877 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Seconding this! I was going to comment this same thing

    • @candicecart9786
      @candicecart9786 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yep!! Anyone can list anything for w/e they want.... but it doesn’t mean someone will buy it at that price

    • @MCRlovers2005
      @MCRlovers2005 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Simply__KaitlinRogers I got the second one she tried the price for, the gold one, for 2 dollars at goodwill. In really good condition 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @janesays1278
      @janesays1278 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, you can only go by the SOLD listings. My mom still thinks beanie babies are worth a ton on eBay because of the high listing prices…and thought the same thing about Disney VHS movies…people can list an item for whatever price they want, but it has to sell at that price to be a valid indicator of value! Also, don’t forget the bubble wrap, boxes, bubble mailer envelopes, scotch tape, shipping tape, and printer paper and ink, oh and gas money to drive to the post office if you live in an area where walking isn’t an option… oh and 13% + 30 cents per transaction in eBay fees… it really adds up!

    • @flippinitgood
      @flippinitgood ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is for entertaiment purposes, she is always going to inflate the numbers. This video video is not for resellers to learn. cmom people, just enjoy the video. I though since she opened the door that the unit was staged. The bags were on top and they had no dust over them. thre is always dust in storages.

  • @Jeans16
    @Jeans16 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're just the most fun, optimistic person, Hope!
    I adore how you deal with things, good and bad, and share your $$ to both those who need it, and those who support you (giving back thanks) 🥰

  • @Jessyca997
    @Jessyca997 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im honestly really enjoying this channel. And I'm very picky on who i watch constantly

  • @KristiSchippers
    @KristiSchippers ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Can we just appreciate how much money she puts in the videos 🎉❤

    • @EveRaena
      @EveRaena 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      where does she get it and what do I gotta do to make bank like that

    • @sannele44
      @sannele44 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      u saw the amount of views? that makes her more money then she spends for sure, she's not dumb! haah

    • @minipandora22
      @minipandora22 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sheneneh and Tyrone scammed her 😂

    • @KristiSchippers
      @KristiSchippers 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah 💀

    • @Moonflower_Pisces
      @Moonflower_Pisces 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EveRaena it's a tax write off. She will just write this off at the end of the year.

  • @MitchellWiggs
    @MitchellWiggs ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The first LV bag is called the Ellipse, and it’s vintage, so there’s no way the leather detail would be that bright beige color anymore. Immediately knew it was fake.

  • @Greengirl4567
    @Greengirl4567 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just absolutely love how much you donate and help people in need with these types of videos, you're a blessing hope, keep doing what you're doing❤️

  • @larrysayre824
    @larrysayre824 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I lived in that area of Maryland and I'm surprised that you actually got back half your money. I am almost positive that before they even take pictures of unit people working there have removed the most valuable stuff. There is a lot of new construction in the area give it about 6 months and see what pops up again.

    • @Natalie_C94
      @Natalie_C94 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ooooh! what does new construction in the area mean?

  • @jude_bun
    @jude_bun 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The clothes and the shoes are amazing. Especially those platform Crocs!! I can't find those anywhere.

  • @lesleywatkins1172
    @lesleywatkins1172 ปีที่แล้ว +432

    The auction house must have known that the boxes were empty as they took the photos!

    • @kristenmagann6172
      @kristenmagann6172 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      The gun cases being empty was such a scam considering how many there were because those would have been worth a lot of money

    • @laurabates100
      @laurabates100 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      I actually work at CubeSmart and we are not allowed to open anything when taking pictures for auctions. So unfortunately they can be empty but we dont know. We list them as boxes not as the product thats pictured on the box.

    • @michelle1
      @michelle1 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@kristenmagann6172 I'm actually surprised there are not laws about buying guns from warehouses/ storage units. You would think that if a gun requires registration, you couldn't simply buy them in a large lot.

    • @agnesgoesadventuring2227
      @agnesgoesadventuring2227 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@michelle1 Yeah, that seems like a pretty big unaccounted for loophole. I wonder if it's different by state.

    • @alibrown4620
      @alibrown4620 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      the auction house, the storage place employees, and anyone that 'looked' at that unit would have taken things from it... seen it all too often when people are 'scammed' into thinking otherwise, and the storage unit place would surely have known all the boxes were empty, so it wouldnt surprise me if theyre running the scam or profiting from it in more ways than one.... its just basic human nature!!

  • @unnatishekhawat004
    @unnatishekhawat004 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    OMG!! So happy for u and very proud to see how much you have grown over the years!! And I swear I love love love your honesty towards your reviews!!

  • @anniekinsmishkamouse7575
    @anniekinsmishkamouse7575 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I did not realize that if the unit sold for more than the balance owed, the rental customer would receive the balance. I have to agree, this unit looks like a set up. But, I am glad the video was shared so other people can see and learn from it.

  • @andoncroft5154
    @andoncroft5154 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    10K for one storage container, I'd EXPECT some GOOD STUFF in there for that price 😳

  • @motherdearest823
    @motherdearest823 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    okay so at 8:13 she shows a bag that looks like a phone, I have that purse I think I paid $60 Canadian for it. The best part of the bag (at least the on I have) is that you can plug it in to your phone and talk on it. Super cool find.

    • @AllyiahLuvsMel
      @AllyiahLuvsMel ปีที่แล้ว

      So cool

    • @melaniewaiariki6761
      @melaniewaiariki6761 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes my daughter has one too $50nzd you plug them into your cellphone earphone jack

    • @caughtredheaded13
      @caughtredheaded13 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shein was selling them in all different colors for like $28

    • @agatha559
      @agatha559 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those ornate frames are gorgeous need

    • @imanabubakar9632
      @imanabubakar9632 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caughtredheaded13 whats the name

  • @nairbvel
    @nairbvel ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm sitting here thinking that maybe this is the year I scrape up $15-$20 for a storage unit and you just taught me a MASSIVELY important lesson! Now I know that if there are lots of high-end boxes clearly visible in an otherwise generic unit... well, there's that old saying about if something looks too good to be true, etc. etc. :-) Thanks, and happy new year!

  • @CDC48
    @CDC48 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It definitely makes me happy that she donates EvEry time. 🎉

  • @101HPfan
    @101HPfan 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I used to work at a storage unit place in HS and occasionally we had to empty out units (we always waited until they were 2-3k aka a few YEARS behind payments, and offered their stuff back at discounted rates like 200 just for them to take it) but often times ppl just didnt want what theyd left in there. I joked once ab finding a body in a unit whose owner had been unreachable for years- I found two boxes of cremated remains. We contacted the funeral home and gave them to the family members we could get a hold of.

  • @gabrielladigiugno8119
    @gabrielladigiugno8119 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This has been a tough holiday season and literally the only thing that has gotten me through is the joy your videos bring me. I love you optimism but also your honesty. You bring me so much happiness more than you could ever know! ❤❤❤

    • @minipandora22
      @minipandora22 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shame on Joe Biden 😢

  • @professionalcommenter
    @professionalcommenter ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Please do your research on some of these things first. You would be surprised what will sell. Also, you can get those real croc men's shoes resoled and cleaned up and sell them for a good amount.

    • @di3393
      @di3393 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Don't think shes trying to earn money from the hustle.. she makes tons of money from this video by entertaining us..

    • @Amanda-qz3zh
      @Amanda-qz3zh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@di3393 true but still since she bought it she really could have made some money

    • @Snow-xd4rv
      @Snow-xd4rv ปีที่แล้ว

      @@di3393 Not really for entertainment either, she donates this stuff, or resells them on the store

    • @Snow-xd4rv
      @Snow-xd4rv ปีที่แล้ว

      @@di3393 Also she technically is trying to earn money, because 1: She loses money if the she brought it for me, but the items weren't up to that price and 2: Like I said, she tends to put these items on her stores and sell them

    • @di3393
      @di3393 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Snow-xd4rv exactly what said.. she is making money from these videos which are made to entertain us lol.. if it weren't entertaining why would we even see types video lol..

  • @No_direction-99
    @No_direction-99 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nostalgia 🥹 Early 2000s toy commercials were EVERYTHING to me as a kid

  • @InaWonderland_
    @InaWonderland_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This one is very expensive. The efforts 👏👏👏
    Watching from Philippines ✨

  • @karincope3019
    @karincope3019 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    That unit looks so organized.

    • @lgee8383
      @lgee8383 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @Rachsvoid they mean that it looks like a set up

    • @angelaedwards5124
      @angelaedwards5124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You may be shocked at how people will take care of their stuff. Im sure a person passed and left all this behind.

    • @Web19814
      @Web19814 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Especially with a bank receipt and that transaction circled

  • @yodelicious23
    @yodelicious23 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I really like her channel. Her content, her personality, humor and so much more make her fun and easy to watch.

  • @Onlygirl1INTHEWORLD1
    @Onlygirl1INTHEWORLD1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The brandy doll is a dream!!! And the barbies and cars and dream house😍. The guitar and keyboard and Foosball, pokemon and consoles! Are like things i either wanted or total nostalgia!!!

  • @user-ot6kw2gd9w
    @user-ot6kw2gd9w 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The fact that the storage was opened to be pictured, makes me wonder, probably items were taken

  • @agnesgoesadventuring2227
    @agnesgoesadventuring2227 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Yeah, I would be careful about looking to what's listed on ebay or etsy for what things are actually worth. I've seen people trying to sell their base sets of Marvel trading cards from the 90s on those sites for thousands and thousands of dollars. Take it from me, someone who collects Marvel cards, they don't even come close to being worth that.

    • @nikkixolee23
      @nikkixolee23 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Items are worth what ppl are willing to pay.

    • @Noon-jt7gi
      @Noon-jt7gi ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Only look at the sold prices! 👌

  • @kcloufarm
    @kcloufarm ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I enjoy your videos because of your optimistic attitude and your authenticity of enjoyment, I also appreciate your generosity. One thing positive about this storage unit was how clean and organized it was, that was amazing compared to most units I've seen on videos. I love your sweet dog

  • @peterlopez3859
    @peterlopez3859 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just stumbled onto this channel. Glad I did 👀

  • @devilsdaughter2003
    @devilsdaughter2003 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2000's collector's Barbie. I haven't opened the packaging. I got it brand new off the shelf as a present so it still has everything that it originally came with. The only thing that brings it's worth down is the fact that the packaging is damaged from moving around a lot since I was 5-6 years old. I'm almost 21, so I've had it for a long time.

  • @Madison-tf6qf
    @Madison-tf6qf ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Living vicariously through you because I could never handle buying one of these unit and potentially turn up empty.
    I wonder if the sellers of these units place boxes/fakes of items to get people to purchase.

  • @flohough1870
    @flohough1870 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Very interesting that people will set these up and then let them go to auction so that they can make money, crazy!

    • @amyburt9193
      @amyburt9193 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'm confused about that though- why would the storage company give the rest of the money to the person who abandoned it when they couldn't get them to pay on the first place?

    • @cblw14
      @cblw14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't get that either.

    • @khills
      @khills ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@amyburt9193 Some folks have suggested in other videos (and other places online) that the storage places set up these "abandoned" lockers to make money on the side. 🤷🏼‍♀

    • @alexjavalerajr6534
      @alexjavalerajr6534 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amyburt9193 the storage unit company keeps all the money.

  • @ChickenRoostArt
    @ChickenRoostArt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that's kind of fun, but a bummer on those empty boxes!

  • @teryniafielder7230
    @teryniafielder7230 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, lesson learned. I watch several of these storage videos and you can tell they were set up to look better than they were worth. Sorry Hope. You are an awesome lady and I do love watching your videos. Happy New Year. 🌹🎉

  • @TheJebusFamily
    @TheJebusFamily ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hey Hope, My husband and I buy storage units on the east coast lol and saw that you got the unit in Jessup MD. We had this one on our watch list FOREVER!! I actually went up to you during VidSummit to ask you about the lost cargo place you used. I'm sorry you got the unit but at the same time glad you got it so that we could see what was in it lol

  • @InaMeshle
    @InaMeshle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I work at a storage site and have seen some interesting units go up for auction. I honestly hadn’t thought about people abandoning units hoping to get money from it since I’ve only seen it happen once. Most often I see people just abandon what they don’t want to keep without realizing that whatever the auction doesn’t cover goes to collection. So….if you think of doing this scam just realize it can become a big gamble.

  • @nickvegas2459
    @nickvegas2459 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't believe that Storage Wars is way more entertaining than this!

  • @georgiarose6600
    @georgiarose6600 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you are so generous!! love the joy despite the outcome, forever contagious!! 🥰

  • @shenayebaxter5445
    @shenayebaxter5445 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I have just discovered your channel recently, you guys are amazing and make such great content! So generous and so genuine, your smile is infectious Hope! Me and my 6 year old daughter love watching you from Australia. Keep up the great work guys ❤

    • @samsmith4924
      @samsmith4924 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I enjoy your personality and how generous you are I subscribed I hope you reach your goal

  • @holly_kalae
    @holly_kalae 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG I GOT SO EXCITED! I had the 2000 Holiday Barbie, I still have the little 2000 crystal ball she came with. So cool, love these videos- just discovered you this past week and was obsessed with your barbie dream houses video. Love your content girl and idk if anyone's ever told you but your laugh reminds me so much of LaurDIY's laugh 🤷🏽‍♀🤣❤

  • @AlissaSss23
    @AlissaSss23 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Not sure how you come up with the funds, but I find it amazing how you donate all this stuff to people that need it 🥰

    • @jenn14222
      @jenn14222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      On ads alone she has made 15k on just this video.

  • @chloe_playz2657
    @chloe_playz2657 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hope is my favorite TH-cam I haven't been watching for long but her videos entertan me for hours❤️

  • @donnamcardle8928
    @donnamcardle8928 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was fun watching this

  • @cuteanimals7722
    @cuteanimals7722 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wanted to give you a tip: so when you go on eBay you can take a picture or look it up and when you do that go to filters and click sold and completed items and you will get more accurate prices

  • @lilypopp9782
    @lilypopp9782 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love these kinds of vlogs!!! So much fun seeing what you find! 🤍 Love you Hope! Happy New Year!

  • @anjelique239
    @anjelique239 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You should start including what you guys kept for yourself !!!! We’re all interested ❤️🥰

  • @aubriparrish-dinzler8298
    @aubriparrish-dinzler8298 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have that exact same suitcase in the wolf, three suitcases, and a little travel bag, and it was about a 4 hundred dollar purchase

  • @SideMoneyGarage
    @SideMoneyGarage 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    13 yrs ago we bought a storage unit with a '63 Ford Fairlane in it. We completely restored it and still have it!

  • @chantelleggett348
    @chantelleggett348 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love watching your videos gets me through some pretty hard time with anxiety. Thanks

  • @tammytours9177
    @tammytours9177 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love the optimism 💖 love your videos of weird clothes please do more

  • @donnamcknight3584
    @donnamcknight3584 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely a setup! I thought management wasn’t supposed to have access!!

  • @TeriLaFaye
    @TeriLaFaye 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've sold EMPTY game boxes on ebay to collectors for as high as $200. So some boxes and ESPECIALLY inserts are very valuable. There are collectors out there who have the products but not original boxes.

  • @meghan8761
    @meghan8761 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hope I love your videos! You Tyler and Lee always make my day and I just became a new member!

  • @kaiileyx0
    @kaiileyx0 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Wait, I don’t understand how someone “purposely abandons” it but still gets the money?? Doesn’t it go towards the months unpaid and the storage unit company?

    • @agnesgoesadventuring2227
      @agnesgoesadventuring2227 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I think the employees there said it in the video, what they get for the unit usually ends up being more than they owed, so what's owed for the unit is taken out and then the people who abandoned it get what's left over.

    • @vamountainman2512
      @vamountainman2512 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@agnesgoesadventuring2227 and often times they show up to remove all of the real goods before they are no longer in good standing with the storage place so you're left with junk.

    • @kass_G59
      @kass_G59 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I don’t understand how they get the rest of the money after paying the storage unit company.. Like how do they receive this money?

    • @Lololololol199
      @Lololololol199 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@kass_G59 that's what I don't understand... wouldn't the storage place get all the money?

    • @teamneonorange
      @teamneonorange ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sounds like fraud to me lol

  • @Life.w.livvie
    @Life.w.livvie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mega garage are you kidding me!?
    Best day of my life!😩

  • @nicohusky
    @nicohusky 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a bit of a cash in empty Apple boxes, people buy them off Ebay to put refurbished Ipads etc in to sell them on. Certain retro trainers can sell for a lot of money.

  • @hasankasam5576
    @hasankasam5576 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fact that i love your videos will never change the way ur kind and honest to ur viewers its un explainable 💜 btwn happy new year 🥂

  • @life.with.sabine
    @life.with.sabine ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hope’s optimistic vibes are everything during theses types of videos and I am all for it. I hope to see more of these in the coming year.

  • @HostileTakeover555
    @HostileTakeover555 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There’s actually some pretty interesting stuff in there. Not worth the $10,000 but still pretty surprising some of the things in there.

  • @notchamama7571
    @notchamama7571 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You always keep character Vans. Vans doesn’t make enough of the comic/band/character shoes, and they sell out quickly.

  • @iamLyssaMarie
    @iamLyssaMarie ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You’re so fun to watch and very inspiring! I hope to see more of these videos soon cause it’s really interesting to see and think of the history behind every item lol.

  • @marieseiden924
    @marieseiden924 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy New Year! I am worried none of the bags are real, but hopeful ☺️

  • @deannasharsh1584
    @deannasharsh1584 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you being in baltimore maryland, my hometown, and buying it on my birthday is funny

  • @georgewhite6270
    @georgewhite6270 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The first and second shelfs of Basketball Sneakers were worth a lot more than you quoted more like $40 to $250 each even used the most expensive were the red abd black ones on top they are worth in fine used condition about $250

  • @dhernandez3202
    @dhernandez3202 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When your looking at eBay prices you should look at what they sold for not for what they are listed for. You can list anything for any amount but when you click sold you see what people are actually paying for the item.

  • @karinag4227
    @karinag4227 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love when you do these videos. Even though it's not always a happy ending, still something to learn and be excited about haha

  • @a.estella2520
    @a.estella2520 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Kristy BarbiΞ I remember that one I had all the pool set they was almost $20 when they came out but I remember they went on sale for $5 and I got them all with my allowance money

  • @Abby-es7wf
    @Abby-es7wf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The pink ipod; I actually do have one that I got when I was younger, it’s still completely functional, but it just dies super quickly. They must’ve just not turned it on in a while, and it just gave out. Or they broke it somehow.

  • @KikaFlores
    @KikaFlores ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I was really hoping for a win. This locker, literally had a little bit of EVERYTHING.!!! Almost like. Hmmm lemme start collecting this now. Lol
    Thank you for another amazing video ❤

  • @Fawxybaux
    @Fawxybaux ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is my favorite one you’ve got so far! It was fun and I loved all of this. I immediately knew it was all fake for the most part as soon it started but still a good time. I grew up seeing those Barbie’s in my Aunts collection. She had every Barbie from like 1985 to the early 2000s last I was around the collection. She had a whole room so of course I spotted the Millennium Barbie in the background on site! Loved the finds in this. I’m a long time viewer of yours and this video gave me life lol