[bluedino]

I never understood friends who put things in storage. It was their used furniture and things they never used. But they'd gladly play $100/month to store it away for 2-3 years at a time. You're better off just selling it and buy new (used) things in a year or two.

Not to mention the hassle of moving things to and from the storage unit!

[jdeibele]

I've only rented a storage unit a couple of times but for me there were two factors: one was knowing the history of everything that was in it. And the other was that I had chosen those items.

I liked knowing that nothing was damaged in ways that weren't easily visible, like something you bought used might be.

And I don't enjoy shopping so trying to get something just like what I had is/was difficult. And it's getting harder: manufacturers change models at an incredible rate. You have to read reviews all over again, etc.

[jtbigwoo]

I've a storage unit when selling my home. Apparently buyers like to look at nearly-empty shelves and closets.