Milei Hunts for Over $250 Billion That Argentines Have Hidden in Secret Stashes

[xfiltrate]

They should do an Argentine version of the show Storage Wars

Ha! That sounds entertaining. Elisa and I might be out of the loop on that one though. We’ve been living outside the U.S. for quite a few years now and only bounce back occasionally, so we haven’t watched much American TV in a long time.

What exactly are “Storage Wars”? I’m guessing it has something to do with people bidding on abandoned storage units full of mystery items?

If that’s the case, I suppose an Argentine version could be interesting… although from what I’ve seen here most people don’t seem to accumulate quite the same mountains of stuff as we do back in the States. When we visit the U.S. I’m always amazed by how many self-storage places there are.

The storage facility we use here seems a bit different as well. Most of the other units appear to be businesses storing products, inventory, or equipment rather than people storing years of personal “treasures.”

Now you’ve got me curious though — someone explain how the show works. 😄

What country you originally from? You Americans?

Good question. I’m from the USA and Elisa is from Spain.

Originally we came to Argentina on a sabbatical year to research the contemporary tango scene in Buenos Aires and other South American capitals. Tough assignment… the milongas open around midnight and you’re expected to dance tango with beautiful people almost until dawn while sipping the traditional low-alcohol table wine. Turns out tango is not so easy to dance if you get drunk.

After years of traveling and living in different places, Argentina kind of snuck up on us. One day you’re visiting… the next thing you know you’re applying for a DNI and retiring here. We love the people, the culture, the food, the wine, and the freedom to explore this amazing country by motorcycle. 🇦🇷

How about you @Advocado — where are you from originally?

 

[Betsy Ross]

Ha! That sounds entertaining. Elisa and I might be out of the loop on that one though. We’ve been living outside the U.S. for quite a few years now and only bounce back occasionally, so we haven’t watched much American TV in a long time.

What exactly are “Storage Wars”? I’m guessing it has something to do with people bidding on abandoned storage units full of mystery items?

If that’s the case, I suppose an Argentine version could be interesting… although from what I’ve seen here most people don’t seem to accumulate quite the same mountains of stuff as we do back in the States. When we visit the U.S. I’m always amazed by how many self-storage places there are.

The storage facility we use here seems a bit different as well. Most of the other units appear to be businesses storing products, inventory, or equipment rather than people storing years of personal “treasures.”

Now you’ve got me curious though — someone explain how the show works. 😄

Good question. I’m from the USA and Elisa is from Spain.

Originally we came to Argentina on a sabbatical year to research the contemporary tango scene in Buenos Aires and other South American capitals. Tough assignment… the milongas open around midnight and you’re expected to dance tango with beautiful people almost until dawn while sipping the traditional low-alcohol table wine. Turns out tango is not so easy to dance if you get drunk.

After years of traveling and living in different places, Argentina kind of snuck up on us. One day you’re visiting… the next thing you know you’re applying for a DNI and retiring here. We love the people, the culture, the food, the wine, and the freedom to explore this amazing country by motorcycle. 🇦🇷

How about you @Advocado — where are you from originally?

XFiltrate Storage Wars is a TV show in the USA where people bid at auction to get access to contents in storage spaces. In the US, if you stop paying your bill past a certain point the storage places can auction off your space and the contents. They only open the locker and you can't go into it. You just can take a look at it from outside. They cut the locker in front of everyone and then people bid. It is entertaining. Mostly it is junk but sometimes there are valuables hidden.

 

[xfiltrate]

XFiltrate Storage Wars is a TV show in the USA where people bid at auction to get access to contents in storage spaces. In the US, if you stop paying your bill past a certain point the storage places can auction off your space and the contents. They only open the locker and you can't go into it. You just can take a look at it from outside. They cut the locker in front of everyone and then people bid. It is entertaining. Mostly it is junk but sometimes there are valuables hidden.

Thanks for the explanation. Elisa and I have been out of the U.S. for many years now and don’t watch much television, so I had never heard of Storage Wars.

From your description it sounds like people bidding on storage lockers full of mystery contents, hoping there might be something valuable hidden inside. Mostly junk… but occasionally a treasure.

Considering the topic of this thread, I can’t’t help wondering — if Argentina ever produced its own version, would President Milei be standing there when they cut the lock looking for part of that $250 billion hidden stash?

From what we’ve seen, most storage units here seem to hold commercial goods rather than personal hoards, so the odds of finding suitcases full of dollars might be slim.

Then again… in Argentina everyone knows the real treasure is usually hidden in the mattress, not in a storage locker. 😄

 

[James Bond]

Thanks for the explanation. Elisa and I have been out of the U.S. for many years now and don’t watch much television, so I had never heard of Storage Wars.

From your description it sounds like people bidding on storage lockers full of mystery contents, hoping there might be something valuable hidden inside. Mostly junk… but occasionally a treasure.

Considering the topic of this thread, I can’t’t help wondering — if Argentina ever produced its own version, would President Milei be standing there when they cut the lock looking for part of that $250 billion hidden stash?

From what we’ve seen, most storage units here seem to hold commercial goods rather than personal hoards, so the odds of finding suitcases full of dollars might be slim.

Then again… in Argentina everyone knows the real treasure is usually hidden in the mattress, not in a storage locker. 😄

there are a few storage lockers but no one is dumb enough to store anything of value. These places probably get stolen from and no one would risk valuables. They are rare in Argentina compared to the States. I couldn't believe in some places in the States how common these are. I can't believe how much junk Americans have.

 

[xfiltrate]

there are a few storage lockers but no one is dumb enough to store anything of value. These places probably get stolen from and no one would risk valuables. They are rare in Argentina compared to the States. I couldn't believe in some places in the States how common these are. I can't believe how much junk Americans have.

I have to respectfully disagree with that perspective.

We’ve been storing valuables at DepoMax (https://www.depomax.com.ar) since 2006 without a single issue. Over the years, we’ve also helped many of our motorcycle parking clients through (www.xfiltrate.com) arrange storage there as well.

In our experience, the facility is very professionally run. A DNI is required, the building has three levels with controlled access, and every inch is under monitored 24/7 CCTV surveillance. Just as important, the staff are among the most helpful and trustworthy people we’ve met in Buenos Aires.

Personally, we would never recommend a storage option unless we felt completely confident in its security. In nearly two decades, we’ve seen no problems and are not aware of any theft incidents at the locations we use.
Maybe, "James Bond," this is one BA storage analysis that didn’t quite pass inspection—license to store, not license to assume 😄 No need to create a “Tango Gate,” time for a site visit 😄

 

[MikeYoung]

I have to respectfully disagree with that perspective.

We’ve been storing valuables at DepoMax (https://www.depomax.com.ar) since 2006 without a single issue. Over the years, we’ve also helped many of our motorcycle parking clients through (www.xfiltrate.com) arrange storage there as well.

In our experience, the facility is very professionally run. A DNI is required, the building has three levels with controlled access, and every inch is under monitored 24/7 CCTV surveillance. Just as important, the staff are among the most helpful and trustworthy people we’ve met in Buenos Aires.

Personally, we would never recommend a storage option unless we felt completely confident in its security. In nearly two decades, we’ve seen no problems and are not aware of any theft incidents at the locations we use.
Maybe, "James Bond," this is one BA storage analysis that didn’t quite pass inspection—license to store, not license to assume 😄 No need to create a “Tango Gate,” time for a site visit 😄

What kind of valuables do you store there? Staff would probably be the most important people as in Latin America they are probably the ones you have to worry about. Thanks for the link of DepoMax.

 

[xfiltrate]

What kind of valuables do you store there? Staff would probably be the most important people as in Latin America they are probably the ones you have to worry about. Thanks for the link of DepoMax.

Good question… although I have to admit, it’s starting to sound less like curiosity and more like a casting call for “Storage Wars: Buenos Aires Edition.” 😄

Let me put your mind at ease—after storing things internationally since 2006, we’ve learned a few things along the way. Rule #1: you don’t broadcast what’s inside the box. Not in Arizona, not in Spain, and not here in Buenos Aires.

As for staff—like anywhere in the world, good operators rely on systems, controls, and reputation. The places we work with didn’t just pop up yesterday… they stay in business because they do things right.

So what do we store? Let’s just say: nothing we’d lose sleep over—and everything handled with a bit more thought than leaving the garage door open and hoping for the best.

 

[import export]

Good question… although I have to admit, it’s starting to sound less like curiosity and more like a casting call for “Storage Wars: Buenos Aires Edition.” 😄

Let me put your mind at ease—after storing things internationally since 2006, we’ve learned a few things along the way. Rule #1: you don’t broadcast what’s inside the box. Not in Arizona, not in Spain, and not here in Buenos Aires.

As for staff—like anywhere in the world, good operators rely on systems, controls, and reputation. The places we work with didn’t just pop up yesterday… they stay in business because they do things right.

So what do we store? Let’s just say: nothing we’d lose sleep over—and everything handled with a bit more thought than leaving the garage door open and hoping for the best.

I doubt anyone is storing anything too valuable in these spaces.

 

[xfiltrate]

I doubt anyone is storing anything too valuable in these spaces.

You might be right… if everything valuable was constantly being stolen, there probably wouldn’t be much left to store. 😄
Fortunately, reality seems to be a bit more balanced than that.

 

[Peabody]

You might be right… if everything valuable was constantly being stolen, there probably wouldn’t be much left to store. 😄
Fortunately, reality seems to be a bit more balanced than that.

I have never seen any storage places anywhere around BA like back home.