September 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Jeff Salzman 13 Sep '23

13 Sep '23

Northern VA, I-81, or Northern VA, I-95? Sounds like a road trip from Southern PA here, Z! On Tue, Sep 12, 2023, 7:40 PM Alexander Pierson via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I've had a storage unit in the boonies far enough away from the Northern > VA suburbs for the past decade to keep costs down. It was mainly to house > the stuff my dad gave me when he downsized and moved up north, so it was a > mix of all sorts of things, plus my then-meager vintage computing > collection. I'm paying about 2 grand a year for a climate controlled 10x20 > unit, which is close enough to visit in a ~75 minute drive each way. It's > some local company, rather than a big name franchise. > > Since moving from a tiny condo to a larger townhouse in 2020, a > significant portion of stuff came out of storage. However, I'm overdue to > find a crew of able-bodied folks to help me pull everything out, sort > through it, repack the stuff that stays, and pitch some of the crap. Maybe > I can reduce to a smaller unit, who knows. There's a handful of stuff I've > been slowly offloading at VCFs as my interests have focused on specific > things. > > > -Alexander 'Z' Pierson > On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 06:37:48 PM EDT, David Gesswein via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Enterprise truck was the best I found for liftgate trucks. Not sure if > the one I > rented was rated for 3000 pounds or is that in multiple separate units? > > 16' lift gate $89/day $.29 per mile with 300 free miles. > > On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 04:17:15PM -0400, Ethan O'Toole via > vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > > > I still have a storage unit in Norfolk VA. It's maybe 10x10 or 10x15 max. > > > > It's just some left over stuff, but the one computer in it weighs around > > 3000 pounds so I need to use a truck with a liftgate to move it. In > addition > > to that, Star Wars vector sit down arcade game, some relay racks, some > white > > boards, etc. Truck would cost around $800 I think to move from Norfolk to > > Northern VA, rental and fuel? So I haven't done it yet. Storage will be > same > > price or more where I live. > > > > I mean if VCF wanted to put the computer on display... would be cool to > have > > it running on display (208-240v @ 90 amp service, but really draws maybe > 12 > > amps or so as I recall.) Software kernel panics on boot. Not sure it's > > exciting to watch. > > > > > > > > > > > > OK. Now I have to ask, what percentage of fellow list members have > at > > > > least one storage place, defined by "not in my house or apartment" > that you > > > > pay for each month to store stuff including at least some vintage > computer > > > > gear? > > > > b > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Christian Liendo 12 Sep '23

12 Sep '23

Many storage companies require you take their insurance policy for a fee. I'm paying $20 just for insurance. I dont know if infoage wants to get into that. It would bring in revenue, but it would also require a large initial capital cost and management costs. The revenue would have to be worth it and it may not be worth it. I would rather have my computers and stuff there because it would be convenient to do repair weekends and shows. But what is convenient for me may not be for infoage. On Sun, Sep 10, 2023, 9:48 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > You know I was thinking the same thing or something very similar. > There is so much storage space available in InfoAge that they could rent > out space, but that would be a liability and insurance issue. > > But if it ever did happen and that they wanted to rent out space I would > definitely do it. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Jeffrey Jonas 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

A quick reply: nothing in my area is affordable since storage units - are NOT rent controlled - are now month to month leases, so the rent increases anytime - now include tax - are a monopoly/duopoly: Storage Post, CubeSmart My renter's insurance includes storage units, so that surcharge is waived. That is a much better deal because - there's a discount for the "umbrella policy": car and renter's insurance from same company/agent - the coverage is independent of the storage company, useful when their auto-billing fails. I've lost inventory from roof leaks and floods. Most LIE about "climate control": there's little to no ventilation let alone heat or air conditioning. It's too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter. -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Tony Bogan 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

As mentioned, I have multiple units all for vintage computers and video games/consoles. Another couple for home/family/work stuff. Homeowners insurance covers damage/destruction/loss same as if it was in the house. A basic inventory and copious amounts of photos was all that was required to add the value of the items to the policy. I’ve used three different companies over the past 12 years. Two of them chains and one privately owned. None have ever forced me to use their insurance. The one I’ve been with the past 6ish years is not only reasonably priced and great people, but it’s literally less than 5 minutes from my house (and conveniently located across the street from the firehouse, so hopefully any fire disaster would be quickly extinguished!!) Tony

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Jeff S 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

Unless laws in New Jersey say otherwise, it's not a liability or insurance issue. Storage unit companies in PA report no liability for stored items. Most homeowner insurance policies cover the liabilities of storage units. For those without homeowners insurance, storage unit companies offer monthly insurance policies for those who want it. On Sun, Sep 10, 2023, 9:48 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > You know I was thinking the same thing or something very similar. > There is so much storage space available in InfoAge that they could rent > out space, but that would be a liability and insurance issue. > > But if it ever did happen and that they wanted to rent out space I would > definitely do it. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Sep 10, 2023, at 9:44 PM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > How about InfoAge set up a member's storage service? > >> On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 4:29 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> I don’t have that good of a rate. > >> > >> I have been using Extra Space Storage for a few years now. It was > >> reasonable at the beginning. Prices keep going up. I’m not liking it. > Jeff > >> Jonas seems to think that if you move to a new space within the > >> same building, then you can get the “new tenant” rate. So you would keep > >> shifting around once every 6 months or so. I will find out. Mine keep > going > >> up. I want to move one of my units closer to the other one anyway, but > may > >> just consolidate into one. I’ve been procrastinating the consolidation. > >> > >> I haven’t priced the smaller storage companies yet. > >> > >> On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 12:29 PM Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >>> So I recently got storage in NJ because storage in NYC is just > >>> too expensive. I wasn't there a year and they greatly increased price. > I > >>> have a 5x12 and I went from $97 to $156. Does anyone have a > >> recommendation > >>> of a good storage company that is not that expensive? > >>> > >> > >

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Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Christian Liendo 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

So I recently got storage in NJ because storage in NYC is just too expensive. I wasn't there a year and they greatly increased price. I have a 5x12 and I went from $97 to $156. Does anyone have a recommendation of a good storage company that is not that expensive?

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Tony Bogan 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

Definitely check local/smaller companies. I use a place that (lucky for me) is literally 3 minutes from my house. Privately owned (not a chain) two stories, climate controlled inside units as well as non climate controlled outside units. My 10x10 units cost me just a little of $100 a month each. Might find something similar near you. Tony https://www.brickselfstorage.com/495-aurora-place-brick-township-nj-08723#/… Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2023, at 6:06 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > <mime-attachment>

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RE: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Hopkins, Justin 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

$125 a month for car storage? I didn't know any places that were that cheap in NJ. I store mine down near the shore and have been paying $300 for a few years. From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2023 1:49 PM To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Cc: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Bill Degnan 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

I think you're going to see a lot of items go up for sale over the next 6 months due to storage cost increases or inability to pay storage. The cost increase comes from the fact that commercial real estate mortgage rates have gone up by 5 or more percent since many balloon mortgages were established and they're now coming due... a cost which has to be passed to the consumer. On the other hand a lot of former commercial office space is empty. Rather than look for just traditional storage places you might want to ask around to see if anyone who has an empty office complex, store, or warehouse building would be willing to accept payment for storing computers/electronics there. A thought. Bill On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 1:50 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I have tried to find storage for my car. > They run anywhere from $275-$300 for something that will fit a 19 foot car. > I used to pay $125 in Metuchen New Jersey to store my car and I gave it up > this past April. > One of the stupidest thing I ever did. > > As for storage for my PC stuff I haven’t found anything reasonably priced. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Sep 10, 2023, at 1:29 PM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > So I recently got storage in NJ because storage in NYC is just > > too expensive. I wasn't there a year and they greatly increased price. I > > have a 5x12 and I went from $97 to $156. Does anyone have a > recommendation > > of a good storage company that is not that expensive? > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Happy Start Trek Day!
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Sep '23

09 Sep '23

Happy Star Trek Day to you too! I saw this mentioned on the morning announcements at my new temporary position at a middle school. Very cool! On Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 1:17 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Too All! > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >

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