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Save Big with AAA Storage

2007-06-04T11:04:00.001-05:00

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Our Customers Keep Us Honest
Our customers tell us that they love our facilities because
we are clean, well lit at night and have computerized
gates and fences around the whole property.
They also like the idea that our Managers live right on the
property, keeping an eye on their things 24/7.

You Can Save Big!
I want to remind you that when you need self storage and use the
coupons that you downloaded from us, you can save a lot of money.

As a new customer, we will give you our very best "move-in" special
as shown on the coupon page, and you'll also receive a free lock as
our "thank you" gift for becoming our new customer and friend.
Everybody wins!

Call or Just Stop By
You may call and set an appointment or just drop by. Use our
Storage Locater at www.aaa-storage.com to find a store near you.

Our managers are ready to provide professional service six days a week,
from 9:00am to 5:30pm.

You Save Month after Month

2007-06-03T12:45:00.001-05:00

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You may not know it but referrals are the lifeblood of our business.

Once you become our storage customer, you will be able earn free
rent just for telling your family and friends about us. You can save a
lot of money (off your monthly rent) every month, AND your acquaintance
will also save! Everybody Wins!

YOU can SAVE $20, $40, $60 or More
That's right. If you are satisfied with our service (and we know you will be),
you can send us your closest friends and family, and when they
become our customers, you get money off your rent!

To say thank you for trusting us with your family and friend's business,
you will save money for each new customer you refer to us. Keep sending
us new customers, and we'll keep helping you save money, month after month.

The SAME for your Friends...
And to be fair, we'll give your family and friends the very same offer that
you are receiving now. That is, our very best Move-In Special as listed
in the online coupons, and all the other goodies too.
What could be fairer than that?

We'd love for you to stop by and take a tour to see what
we're talking about. Remember, you will receive a FREE State Lottery
ticket just for taking a tour (no purchase needed).

Call or Just Stop By
Call or stop by to see what all the buzz is about!
You may call and set an appointment or just drop by. Use our
Storage Locator at www.aaa-storage.com to find a store near you.

Warmly,
David

Monopoly Game worth REAL Dollars at AAA Storage!

2007-06-01T08:50:00.000-05:00

I'm guessing you've played Milton-Bradley's board game, MONOPOLY.

Wouldn't it be great if all that money was real?

Well now that dream can come true . . . sort of!
When you rent a storage unit with AAA Storage, we'll give you our very
own "Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free" card as a FREE gift.

Roll The Dice
You remember the card in the board game. It is a "CHANCE" card in
the center of the Monopoly game board. When you roll the dice and
land on a Chance square, you draw a card. If you draw THIS card, you
get to keep it until your game piece lands in jail. If that happens,
you simply redeem the card and BAM! . . . you get out of Jail FREE!

Our "Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free" Gift Card at AAA Storage

At AAA Storage, its kind of the same. With our
"Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free" card, as our customer, you will be entitled
to the waiver of one (1) Late Payment Fee, allowing you to save even
more money!

Let's face it, life gets busy and a payment might slip your
mind. We understand. So as our valued customer, we want you to
have this card. Present the card, and BAM . . . you save money.

Lots of Goodies For You, For Free!
Remember that when you need self storage and use the online
coupons, as a new customer, you'll receive...
-- our very best "move-in" special.
-- a FREE Disc Lock as a thank you gift.
-- a free State Lottery scratch-and-win ticket just for taking a tour.
-- and finally, you will get our very own "Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free"
gift card, saving you even more!

Call or stop by TODAY!

Warmly. David

A great Self Storage tip

2007-05-31T08:39:00.001-05:00

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Have you ever attended a Self Storage public auction? It can be
a fun way to buy items inexpensively. You'll find all sorts of things
that you can use at home, or you can even sell for a profit.

A Book to Learn the Ropes

This is a great e-Book that you can download to
explain exactly how you can buy and sell items
and make huge profits from Storage Auctions.

Click here to read all about it and download it immediately.

Of course you've heard of eBay. Click here to learn to sell items
on eBay! the internet's greatest success story.

David.

You Get More at AAA Storage

2007-05-31T07:56:00.001-05:00

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If you are a new customer or thinking about becoming a
new customer at AAA Storage, I'd like to take a moment
to summarize all of the reasons why storing at AAA Storage
is a great decision.

We Save You Money . . .
--No Deposits or Application Fees . . . ever!
--Our Very Best Move-In Specials.
--Free Disk Lock with New Customer Move-In! ($15 value)
--Free "Get Out Of Jail Free" card for 1 late fee waiver.
--Customer Referral Plan saves money month after month.
--All Size Units - don't waste money renting more than you need.
--Long-term Rental Discounts available.*
--Senior citizen, Military and Civil Servant discounts available.*
--Money-saving Automatic Payment with credit/debit card.*

For Your Convenience . . .
--Onsite Resident Managers -
    Storage Experts available to answer your questions.
--RV, Boat & Auto Storage -
    Uncovered, Covered*, and Enclosed*
--Drive-Up Units - easy loading and unloading.
--Paved Drives - keeping mud and dust away from your items.
--Ground Level Units - no stairs to climb.
--Climate Controlled Units - protection from extreme heat/cold
(Many with Dehumidifiers AND Air Conditioning Units.
   Nobody else uses BOTH!!!)
--Month To Month Rentals - rent for as long / short as you need.
--Unit Accessibility 7 days/week - when you need it!
--Moving Truck Accessible - easy access for the largest trucks.
--Office Open Mon. - Sat., 9a.m - 5:30p.m.
*Selected Locations. Call or Visit site for details.

If you com by and take a tour, we know you will appreciate
what you find. Remember, you will receive a FREE State Lottery ticket
afterward (no purchase necessary).

Call or stop by TODAY!

Free Lottery Ticket(s) Courtesy of AAA Storage

2007-05-30T21:19:00.000-05:00

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Have you ever played the State Lottery? State Lottery
scratch-and-wins can be a lot of fun. You probably won't become
a millionaire, but hey, you never know!

Free Lottery Tickets Just For Visiting and Taking a Tour

If you're thinking about visiting an AAA Storage location,
just for visiting our AAA Storage store and taking a
brief tour, we'll give you a State Lottery scratch-and-win ticket!

That's right. No purchase necessary. We're very proud of our Storage

Sites and we would love to brag on them every chance we get.

Make Money / Save Money!

I want to remind you that when you need self storage and
use the coupons that you have downloaded, you can save a lot.

As a new customer, we will give you our very best "move-in" special
shown in the coupons. Also, you'll receive a free lock as our
"thank you" gift for becoming our new customer and friend.

And we'll throw in a free State Lottery scratch-and-win
ticket just for the fun of it when you take a tour. Everybody wins!

Stop By or Call For An Appointment
You may call and set an appointment or just drop by. Use our
Storage Locator at aaa-storage.com to find a store near your home
or work. Our managers are ready to serve you six days a week,
from 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Warmly,
David

How to Observe Memorial Day

2007-05-25T19:55:00.001-05:00

We at AAA Storage encourage all Americans to truly remember the meaning of Memorial Day. It is not just a day for grilling hot dogs, or swimming at the neighborhood pool.

From www.usmemorialday.org, let us all remember "how" to remember the meaning of Memorial Day.

"The "Memorial" in Memorial Day has been ignored by too many of us who are beneficiaries of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Often we do not observe the day as it should be, a day where we actively remember our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones, our neighbors, and our friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice:

by visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes.
by visiting memorials.
by flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon.
by flying the 'POW/MIA Flag' as well (Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act).
by participating in a "National Moment of Remembrance": at 3 p.m. to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day, and for Taps to be played.
by renewing a pledge to aid the widows, widowers, and orphans of our falled dead, and to aid the disabled veterans."

Finish this article here.

7 Self Storage Secrets: #8

2007-05-20T22:44:00.001-05:00

BONUS Secret #8:

Well, I couldn't resist. I had to throw in a "freebee" Secret just for good measure.

Ok...now that you are ready to shop around, I can't stress this enough. You MUST visit the storage facilities and not just call.

While at the facility, have the managers give you a tour of the facility. Take a good look around and make your own judgment based on the appearance of each facility you visit and the conditions of the units the managers show you. You must feel comfortable with the Storage Managers, and you must feel confident in the site's ability to protect your interests.

Well, there they are, the 7 (well, actually 8) Self Storage Secrets You MUST KNOW Before Renting From ANYONE! Please remember, no matter who you decide to store with, I hope these Self Storage Secrets help you make a more informed decision when renting a self storage unit.

7 Self Storage Secrets: #7

2007-05-19T03:54:00.001-05:00

Secret #7:

The 7^th and final Secret:

If for any reason you decide not to take out insurance, here are a few ways to prevent the possible loss of items due to theft. When packing your storage unit, place valuable items such as electronics, tools, unloaded guns, etc. near the back of the unit, out of sight and difficult to reach quickly. When your door is open, be alert other people trying to get a good look inside your unit.

They won't be tempted by what they don't see. If you see somebody lurking around your unit, report them to the site manager immediately.

7 Self Storage Secrets: #6

2007-05-18T03:25:00.001-05:00

Secret #6:

As I mentioned in Secret #2, storage facilities are not responsible for the contents of your unit. It is always a good idea to insure the goods you're intending to store. Storage insurance is almost always available to you when you first sign up to rent. Some times the facility collects the premium from you directly. When they do this, they usually have a financial interest in doing so.

Before the manager at the front desk tries to sell you insurance paid on the spot, check with your own agent because many times your home owner's or renter's insurance policy will cover you for no extra cost.

7 Self Storage Secrets: #5

2007-05-17T02:09:00.001-05:00

Secret #5

If you don't have access to a moving truck, you will probably have to rent one. Some facilities actually offer rental trucks along with storage units. Since it is they who are renting you the vehicle, it never hurts to ask for a kick-back on the rental of the truck. If they really want your business bad enough, they might consider waiving the deposit, giving you a credit for free miles or at best even a complimentary truck with no charge at all. The business of Self Storage can be very competitive at times. So remember, it never hurts to ask.

At A-A-A Storage, we don't rent trucks from our locations. BUT...we do offer a FREE Rental Truck. Well, actually, we offer the industry's ONLY Rental Truck Reimbursement plan. Call or visit one of our stores to learn about the very simple and lenient details.

(To reserve a Renal Truck Online, go to www.aaa-storage.com/rentaltruck for very special pricing on the best rental truck brand in the industry.)

7 Self Storage Secrets: #4

2007-05-16T01:54:00.001-05:00

Secret #4:

Most facilities still charge a deposit (which may be refundable months later when you move out...if either of you remember), or even worse, some places charge "Administration Fees" just to fill out some paperwork and punch your name into the computer. These fees can easily add up to over $30 dollars.

Ridiculous! And to make it worse, many times the customer does not find this out until they are ready to sign up with their rental truck full of possessions waiting in the parking lot. Be sure to ask over the phone before you show up if there are any "hidden charges" in additional to the rental rate you were quoted.

At A-A-A Storage, you will NEVER pay hidden fees of any kind, EVER! That is a promise!

7 Self Storage Secrets: #3

2007-05-14T22:55:00.001-05:00

Secret #3:

Will you need to access your storage space frequently?

Answer this question first and it will help you rent the unit size that is not too small and not too big, either saving you much frustration or a good deal of money.

If you plan to access your unit frequently, rent a unit ONE SIZE LARGER than the Site Manager recommends. By doing this, you'll have some "elbow room" to make narrow hallways in and around your boxes and furniture. This way, you'll be able to reach the back, the middle and the sides of your unit with ease. (Your blood pressure probably dropped a few points just thinking about it!)

If you plan to "store and run" and won't be needing access often, select the unit size recommended, or even one size smaller. With proper box stacking and item arrangement (standing a sofa on end, for example), leaving no extra room as you pack and stack, you'll be able to save money month after month by renting a smaller unit size.

WARNING: We must offer this word of warning. Experience has proven that if you do rent a smaller unit and find that you need to retrieve something quickly, "Murphy's Law" dictates that the item you seek will be located in the back and bottom of the storage unit. Plan your packing carefully to save frustration later!!!

7 Self Storage Secrets: #2

2007-05-13T21:25:00.001-05:00

Secret #2:

This is a good one. No matter how much or little it rains in your area, if at all possible, visit the Storage Facility the day after a rain storm and ask to see the actual unit you would be renting. Once inside, check for any puddles on the floor or water marks on the walls. Many times water stains will remain on the walls for months after the last rain. Since storage facilities are not responsible for water damage to your goods, this Secret could save you a lot of money in the long run.

At A-A-A Storage, we utilize sophisticated surface and underground water drainage techniques ensuring the greatest possible protection of your valuables.

Austin, TX

7 Self Storage Secrets: #1

2007-05-13T03:52:00.003-05:00

The 7 Self Storage Secrets
You MUST KNOW Before Renting
From ANYONE!

At A-A-A Storage, we want you to have this important information so that no one will take advantage of you. You will be able to make a better, more informed decision. It will be of great benefit to you so read on...

These SEVEN Secrets of Self Storage will help you save money, get the best deal possible, and will help you make a great decision, no matter where you rent self storage.

Secret #1:
Some facilities make it a practice to move you in at a low rate only to raise the rent a few months later. Before you decide to rent, ask the manager how often they raise their rates. If the answer sounds good to you, ask them to put it in writing. If they are not willing to do this, you may be better off looking somewhere else.

At AAA Storage, we only raise rates as a last resort based on increasing costs of doing business.

David

PS. Each day, a new Secret will be revealed until all 7 Secrets are presented.

Welcome to AAA Storage's NEW Blog

2007-05-13T00:51:00.000-05:00

Hi AAA Storage customers, future customers and past customers.
Welcome our new BLOG.

Every few days or so, I'll add news, storage ideas, tips and suggestions on the blog. I'll also share some of the GREAT stories that I hear from day to day, in this great Self Storage industry.

Come back often to see what's new!
Warmly
David Luce
AAA Storage

PS. Free Storage Coupons here!