Selfstorage is an increasingly popular service that is mostly associated with moving, but is also becoming more popular in other areas of life. Such as simply storing seasonal items outside the home so you don’t have to take up unnecessary space in your home. However, who would think that self-storage warehouses have a short past, it is not true. Let’s take a closer look at what interesting things are hidden in self-storage warehouses.
Self-storage warehouses and their long history
In the US, the first business in the field of self-storage is associated with the brothers Martin and John Bekins, who started the idea in the 1850s in the United States. However, this type of concept actually goes way back, all the way back to ancient times.
Already 6,000 years ago, there was something in China that we can easily imagine as our self-storage Bratislava. Well, let’s get to the point, to ancient China. When things piled up in the house, something had to be done.
To get rid of clutter, people thought of storing some household items in clay pots and placing them in storage pits underground. This is how self-storage warehouses started, but ours in Bratislava are already a bit more saturated 🤠, take a look at it.
We will move to the period of the British Empire in the 19th century. Since merchants often traveled and accumulated valuables, they needed a place to store them during their travels. They were turning to banks to keep them safe, but as they were also running out of space, they were placing these goods in warehouses.
The biggest discoveries in selfstorage warehouses
You probably won’t find bombs like the ones in the following lines in our Bratislava self-storage. Maybe sometime in the future. Um, you never know👻. But let’s look at what was found in boxes around the world.
One eBay user was lucky enough to find vintage Burton snowboards in a warehouse he bought at auction. These two items brought him more than $30,000.
Sometimes warehouses are simply abandoned by their owners. One such derelict housed a collection of more than 40,000 pieces of memorabilia, including publicity photos, Disney movie articles, Tim Burton artwork and other items valued at more than $1 million.
Larger valuable items, such as rare or famous cars, also enter the warehouses. Such is the story of James Bond’s Lotus Esprit, which appeared in the movie The Spy Who Loved Me. The new owners of the car became a couple from New York who paid $100 for the self-storage warehouse in which the car was placed. After the renovation, Elon Musk bought it for $1 million.
Interesting finds are not only valuable, but sometimes they can be disturbing. Such is the case with the power chair found at Oz Moving & Storage. The finders reported that it was an execution facility. It is difficult to say whether it was used for its intended purpose or acted as a theater or film prop.
Highlights of our Bratislava selfstorage
What’s the best thing about our warehouses in Bratislava💪? There are many, but let’s choose the biggest advantages of our selfstorage.
Selfstorage opening hours? Which one do you want? You come when you want, you unload when you want, you leave when you want. You don’t argue with anyone.
We offer you maximum flexibility. Regardless of whether you need to come in the morning, evening or at the weekend, our doors are open for you at any time. And while you’re here, unload your stuff on your own schedule.
Selfstorage for the family? Are a lot of things piling up at home? Bring us a Christmas tree, stroller, bicycles, toys, books, furniture, or tires. Out of season or during remodeling.
Our Pinkbox has a size to choose from for you too. Whether you only need a small space for a few boxes or a larger container for larger items, we are here for you. So whatever your need, our warehouses will help you keep your home organized and clutter-free.
S, M or L? Our range of sizes is tailor-made, whether it’s a small container for your hobbies, a medium one for family items or a large one for business needs. And believe that whatever you choose, it will be exactly as it should be – tailored to your requirements.
