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> Pick-ups are free, while deliveries cost $29. Unlimited upload, paid download. Definitely sounds like these guys were in the tech space before getting into t

by timdorr 13y ago

> Pick-ups are free, while deliveries cost $29. Unlimited upload, paid download. Definitely sounds like these guys were in the tech space before getting into the storage game. It's a good model for them. And since this is being pitched as a real-life Dropbox, can they "sync" my things between different storage facilities using 3d scanners and printers? ;)

JeffJenkins 13y ago
Manhattan Mini Storage does free trips to/from your storage unit, you just have to book in advance and fit into a van. It was awesome when I was using them.
- siruva07 13y ago
  Manhattan Mini does provide a free storage taxi, which I presume you got into and moved your stuff. We're trying to make it so you don't have to ever visit the storage unit again. So the van got you there, but you're still spending that beautiful saturday inside the concrete storage prison climbing over boxes to find that one thing you're looking for. Also, from MMS regarding the van: Keep in mind that the Storage Taxi provides a one-way trip, not a round-trip. For example, if you need to bring more items into storage, you would book the storage taxi to help you get the stuff there; getting home, though, you'd have to rely on the subway, a cab, your bicycle, or your own two legs to carry you. This is sucky.
  - JeffJenkins 13y ago
    Yeah, it's not the best, but it was good enough for my needs. If I was looking again I'd probably choose your service if you were cost-competitive. Another place I looked at did storage by the cubic foot, so you'd never see the stuff in storage (and they could presumably save money by packing it better). Seems like that would be a great model for you to use for people who never actually go to their unit.
biot 13y ago
Given this pricing model, it's more like Amazon Glacier than Dropbox.
- siruva07 13y ago
  "long term storage. Cheaper than regular storage but not as accessible." We've thrown around "amazon glacier for storage" analogy a few times -- but only with the right crowd :)
Osiris 13y ago
Won't people just use them to store their junk and never ask for it back? How is that business model sustainable? "Honey, where's that extra photo album?" "It's in storage, do you want to pay $29 to have them bring it over?" The real problem is people have too much crap and are unwilling to get rid of what they don't use. I'm a data packrat but at least it only costs me a $100 3TB drive every few years. EDIT: I should have read the article. The parent comment didn't mention the annual fee. That makes more sense.

by timdorr 13y ago

JeffJenkins 13y ago

Manhattan Mini Storage does free trips to/from your storage unit, you just have to book in advance and fit into a van. It was awesome when I was using them.

siruva07 13y ago
Manhattan Mini does provide a free storage taxi, which I presume you got into and moved your stuff. We're trying to make it so you don't have to ever visit the storage unit again. So the van got you there, but you're still spending that beautiful saturday inside the concrete storage prison climbing over boxes to find that one thing you're looking for. Also, from MMS regarding the van: Keep in mind that the Storage Taxi provides a one-way trip, not a round-trip. For example, if you need to bring more items into storage, you would book the storage taxi to help you get the stuff there; getting home, though, you'd have to rely on the subway, a cab, your bicycle, or your own two legs to carry you. This is sucky.
- JeffJenkins 13y ago
  Yeah, it's not the best, but it was good enough for my needs. If I was looking again I'd probably choose your service if you were cost-competitive. Another place I looked at did storage by the cubic foot, so you'd never see the stuff in storage (and they could presumably save money by packing it better). Seems like that would be a great model for you to use for people who never actually go to their unit.

biot 13y ago

Given this pricing model, it's more like Amazon Glacier than Dropbox.

siruva07 13y ago
"long term storage. Cheaper than regular storage but not as accessible." We've thrown around "amazon glacier for storage" analogy a few times -- but only with the right crowd :)

Osiris 13y ago

Won't people just use them to store their junk and never ask for it back? How is that business model sustainable? "Honey, where's that extra photo album?" "It's in storage, do you want to pay $29 to have them bring it over?" The real problem is people have too much crap and are unwilling to get rid of what they don't use. I'm a data packrat but at least it only costs me a $100 3TB drive every few years. EDIT: I should have read the article. The parent comment didn't mention the annual fee. That makes more sense.