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I did not realize the benefits I had from getting a climate controlled storage space until the manager explained the good things about keeping things at room temperature. I was storing leather furniture with a big screen television in the winter. If I would have stored my contents in an exterior unit it would have not been protected from extreme heat or cold. I would have risked damaging my expensive belongings.
It is that time of year where I am getting many calls for auto storage all around Ontario. It is December and people want to store their vehicles in a safe, secured, and clean facility. Some people already know how long they want to store and prepay up to six months in advance. These people qualify for discounts that are saves them big bucks.
I spoke to a shopper today who requested an outdoor storage that he could drive up to. We did not have any available and he attempted to get off the phone until I asked why he needed a drive up unit. He needed it for his motorcycles. After I let him know he could still put it in our interior unit as along as it was on the first floor it would be fine. I could have lost a new tenant if I did not ask that simple question.
My roommates and I bought a brand new leather couch and love seat for our new home. We got the couches for a great deal because the store we bought it from was going out of business. The only problem was that we could not move in until a month. We ended up getting storage for a month and it all worked out great.
If I was considering vehicle storage I am shopping for the facility with the best security. Of course I would like a good rate, but at the same time I need to make sure I do not sacrifice too much just to get a cheap rate. I already spent plenty of money on my vehicle. It would only make sense I get a safe and secured facility.
I treat every caller who is calling for RV storage as serious as I can because I realize they are seriously considering getting a space. Do not get me wrong, I treat all my callers serious and professional. Those who are considering buying a RV are most likely going to need a space because chances are there is probably no room to leave it at their home.
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