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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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. 😂

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!!

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

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

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 ❤️😄

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

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

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

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

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 💀

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

The jordans would go for way more than 20 bucks. It looked like some Chicago's

That unit looks so organized.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

Love the suitcase, and the bags 😍

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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! ❤❤❤

I'm obsessed with ur videos now!!

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.

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!

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❤️

Your videos are so entertaining!!

I think he couldnt pay the storage fee from prison

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!!

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.

3:15 I collect the HOLIDAY BARBIES

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

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

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?

This was fun watching this

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 🤷🏽‍♀🤣❤

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

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.

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

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

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) 🥰

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

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!

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.

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

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 🥰

I just stumbled onto this channel. Glad I did 👀

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

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

Also as a comic fan I'm literally screaming do not open/take them out of the plastic at the screen 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ seriously though, please dont take them out of the packaging

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!!!

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

Did you say Mary-Land 😂 As someone living in the DMV area, I chuckled. Loved the video!

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 ❤

Omggg thee Barbiies 😍😍😍😍😍

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

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

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

I have so many of those Barbies still in boxes too! Sad to know they still aren't worth much. Maybe in another 20 years. 🤷‍♀️😂

I have those collector edition holiday Barbie’s! And a few others. Awesome!

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

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.

why no one talking about the lady in the window at 6:46 LOL

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

Okay but some of those shoes could have still been worth something even though they were used. Also definitely need those hot wheels, my nephew has been obsessed with them lol

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. 🌹🎉

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.

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 🥂

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.

My sister Sheridan loves your front pink style hair to the extreme that she's gonna have her hair exactly like yours 😂 Now there's a compliment lol

The pink off the shoulder dress was probably my fav from this

I hope you really got a lot of what you thought was garbage appraised in person and not just online.Seeing a professional in person is the best.

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

I love your videos

Who randomly found hope and never gave up with her

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 ❤

I had no idea that when a storage unit gets auctioned the person whos stuff gets sold gets money for it. That seems like a CRAZY way to scam people.

Did I found your channel you two are so amazing the way you do your channel I love it

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

HI HOPE!! I love your videos I even watch them when I study so keep up the great work! ❤️ AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳