A group of Cuban women living in the United States shared their disappointing experience on TikTok after purchasing a storage unit at auction for $300. Hoping to discover valuable items, they were met with nothing but old junk and losses.
“Folks, we bought one of those storage units up for auction, and let me tell you, think twice before you spend your money,” a Cuban woman residing in the U.S. warns with laughter and disappointment in a TikTok video.
These women, based in South Florida, decided to try their luck in the popular storage auction business, often highlighted on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, where some buyers have uncovered jewelry, watches, and collectible items worth thousands. However, their experience was entirely different.
“We spent $300 on the storage, and it's pure trash. There was nothing here,” one of the women laments while showing off old boxes, broken lamps, and used toys. “If that $10,000 watch someone found wasn’t here, it was just garbage,” she jokes with resigned laughter.
In the video, the Cuban woman admits she thought the storage might belong to a wealthy individual. “I saw things from doctors, from medical professionals, and I thought: ‘this must belong to an old lady with a gold chain.’ But there was nothing, nothing,” she comments humorously.
Among the items found were an antique lamp, some decorative figures, and a packet of Pokémon cards they plan to check “to see if we can at least get $10 back.”
“Think carefully before buying a storage unit,” the Cuban woman concludes, advising those interested in this type of investment to start with smaller units to minimize losses.
The video has garnered thousands of views and comments from other Cubans in the United States, many of whom share similar experiences with storage auctions. “Sometimes you win, but most of the time you lose,” one user wrote. Another added humorously, “At least they had fun cleaning up someone else's trash.”
Insights on Storage Unit Auctions
What should you consider before buying a storage unit at auction?
It's important to thoroughly research and consider starting with smaller, less expensive units to minimize potential losses. Be prepared for the possibility of finding mostly worthless items.
Why do people participate in storage unit auctions?
Many are drawn to the potential of discovering valuable or collectible items, as seen in popular media where some buyers have found items worth thousands of dollars.