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The storage company at the train station was open-air. It was drizzling, and everyone had to stand in the rain to participate in the auction.
The auctioneer in a raincoat said loudly, "The rules of the auction will not be repeated. Everyone, stand outside the door and don't touch anything inside. It's best to sell in cash. Everyone is clear, right?
"Another thing is that the weather is not good today. My vision is limited and I may not be able to see everyone's arms. So please try to get closer to me and bid quickly. I don't think anyone wants to stand in the water, right?"
Prescott was a small town, and the people who came to the auction were mainly locals. There were not many treasure hunters, only about twenty.
Seeing this, Li Du said to Hans, "This is the auction with the least number of people, right?"
Hans nodded. "Yes, but don't think that it's easy to get a storage unit with fewer people. In fact, the fewer people, the more determined everyone is."
The first storage unit was opened, and everyone lined up to look. A treasure hunter in front of Li Du and Hans turned around and asked, "What do you see?"
Hans, who was muttering, looked up and said, "A pile of trash!"
"So you're going to give up this storage unit?" the treasure hunter asked.
Hans shrugged. "Let's see the price. There's no absolute trash. If the price is low enough, we're still willing to take the risk."
After the viewing, the auctioneer raised his hand. "Move forward so I can see everyone. Now I'm starting to bid. The starting price is 200 dollars, 200 dollars, 200 dollars …"
Li Du also raised his hand. "Us!"
"Then 250 dollars, 250 dollars, 250 dollars …"
The treasure hunters shook their heads. Two of them went back to take another look, and then shook their heads and left.
Just like that, the first storage unit fell into Li Du's hands.
Mr. Li was confused. "Damn, it's over after one bid?"
The auctioneer shouted 200 dollars three times, and then swung his arm down like a mallet. "Very good, young man. This storage unit belongs to you."
Hans laughed. "This storage unit has no value. It can only be used as trash. Obviously, everyone can see that."
The second storage unit was opened, and the treasure hunters were in a momentary uproar.
They saw the construction tools inside, which were necessities for Americans who liked to tidy up their houses and land by themselves.
The starting price was still 200 dollars. Li Du was the first to make a bid again, but very quickly, people followed suit and the price rose all the way to 1,000 dollars.
Seeing this, he shook his head and said to Hans, "This is too expensive."
Hans smiled and said, "Did you see a machine with a nozzle just now?"
"I think so, but there are a lot of cement blocks on it. It doesn't look valuable."
"No, that's a high-pressure agitator. It's worth a lot. A new one would cost tens of thousands of dollars," Hans whispered.
"So valuable?" Li Du asked in surprise.
He saw the machine. It looked like a cement mixer. It was placed under a pile of cardboard boxes. It looked inconspicuous.
Since that was the case, they had to continue bidding. "1,200 yuan, us!"
"Very well, 1200, 1200, 1200, how about 1300?"
"Here." Another person followed.
The auctioneer pointed at the middle-aged man and added another 100 yuan.
Hans and Li Du made their respective bids. The price rose all the way to 2,000 dollars, but they still chose to follow.
At this price, the other treasure hunters shook their heads and backed out. A big man patted Hans on the shoulder and said, "Okay, it belongs to you."
Another person asked, "Are you going to bring the whole of Prescott to Flagstaff?"
"We have a mechanical knight and a big carriage, so why not?" Hans laughed.
The third and fourth storage units were all household waste. This time, Li Du and Hans did not participate in the bidding. The storage units were bought by two treasure hunters very cheaply.
When it came to the fifth storage unit, Li Du became serious. The antique toilet paper was in there.
There were a lot of tables, chairs, and mattresses in this storage unit. Hans glanced at it and said, "This is a hotel storage unit. The previous owner must have run a hotel."
The tables, chairs, and mattresses were damaged or moldy. They were still trash and had no value.
The auctioneer obviously thought so too. He started the bidding at a very low price. "100, 100, 100, this is the lowest price. You won't lose or get cheated …"
Hearing this, Li Du was suddenly happy. He raised his hand and laughed. "We, haha, this sounds familiar."
The treasure hunters looked at him strangely. A bearded man could not help but ask, "Are you going to clean up the trash or what?"
Li Du said, "This is not trash, guys. If you put the tables and chairs together, you can at least put together a few complete sets of good stuff!"
The treasure hunters laughed. Hans shook his head and said, "You're right, but it will take a lot of effort to put them together!"
The treasure hunters pointed at him and shouted, "100, 100, 100, anyone willing to bid a higher price? If not, this storage unit belongs to the Chinese!"
"Give it to him. Consider it America's goodwill to China." The bearded treasure hunter waved his hand as if he was throwing away trash.
"You picked it up." The auctioneer pointed at Li Du. "This storage unit belongs to you!"
When the sixth storage unit was opened, a treasure hunter lamented, "Sh * t, why is it all trash? D * mn, I'm going to Phoenix. I'll starve to death if I stay in Prescott! "
This was the last storage unit. A few people left after looking at it.
Hans also shook his head and said, "Let's go. Let's clean up the guys in front."
Li Du gave him a look and said in a low voice, "Take this one."
The safe was placed in the corner, surrounded by messy furniture and woven bags. Therefore, people could not see it from the entrance. All they could see was a pile of trash.
Hans became spirited and he patiently waited.
In the end, there were less than 20 treasure hunters left. The rain was getting heavier.
The auctioneer was too lazy to stir up the crowd's emotions. He said directly, "This is the last storage unit. You guys can bid for it. I'm so cold that I can't open my mouth!"
A treasure hunter said, "100 dollars. I'll get rid of the trash for you."
Hans laughed loudly. "Collins, your bid is too much. I'll bid 200 dollars!"
"Then I'll bid 300 dollars." Another treasure hunter joined in.
In addition to the safe, there was also a set of sofas. The sofas were well protected and could be sold as second-hand furniture for thousands of dollars.
When Hans bid 600 dollars, the others gave up. Collins shook his head and said, "Are you guys crazy? Two of the four storage units are full of trash. Did you guys start a cleaning company? "
"We have a big truck!" Hans said proudly.
The treasure hunters opened their umbrellas and left. The auctioneer pointed at the two of them and said, "Okay, 600 dollars. This storage unit belongs to you."
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