Before you freak out: don’t worry. Consumerism is just a big word for “people buying stuff because we can, and because it’s good for the economy.” You may be wondering why we’re discussing the relationship between consumerism and Las Vegas Self Storage, allow us to provide you with some background on self-storage. A Brief History of Self-Storage Self-storage has been a part of the American cultural landscape since the 1960’s. We are a mobile people who constantly make changes. Our families grow and change, and we have an abundance of real-estate that’s just begging to be moved into. Self-storage was created out of the American necessity for change, and the purchase of items to accommodate our changes. However, between 2010 and 2012, demand for self-storage exploded as Americans were able to purchase more “stuff.” As we accumulate more “stuff,” we have to move older “stuff” to make room for it. However, getting rid of older sentimental things is not a strength that we have, nor do we did we have to develop it. Thanks to the foresight of businesses like Las Vegas storage facilities, Americans are able to keep their treasures safe, but out of the way. In short, the relationship between consumerism and the demand for self-storage in the United States is that self-storage allows Americans to keep their valued “stuff” in their possession, but allowing them to make room for all of their new “stuff.” Is Consumerism Bad? Is getting your kids a bigger bed when they grow up bad? Is saving your perfectly good couch for when your kids move out bad? Is it bad to store old vases and breakables away so they don’t clash with your modern furniture? “Bad” is in the eye of the beholder. The definition of consumerism is basically, “the actions of people who spend a lot of money on goods and services.” It is not “bad” to practice consumerism, provided you have a place to keep the “stuff” you aren’t willing to throw away. If you’re ready to upgrade your living room, but you’re not ready to part with the antique bookcase, store your treasures in a Las Vegas self storage unit. Visit our self storage facility in Annie Oakley at the address listed below: American Mini Storage 8250 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 625-9943
