The Storage Locker is the most versatile container in Storage Hunters: Open World. Unlike area-specific containers, Storage Lockers appear across all areas and adapt their loot pool to match. This makes them a consistent option at every stage of progression, from the Junk Yard to the Shipyard. This guide covers Storage Locker bidding strategies for each area variant, helping you extract maximum profit from these ubiquitous containers.
Storage Locker Overview
The Storage Locker is a multi-area container that appears in Junk Yard, Back Alley, Farmyard, and Shipyard auctions. Its loot pool and mutation rates adjust based on the area, making it a flexible option at every stage of the game.
Storage Locker at a glance:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Tier | B-C (varies by area) |
| Areas | All areas |
| Items per container | 4-8 |
| Mutation Rate | 5-8% (varies by area) |
| Starting Bid | 25-2,000 (varies by area) |
| Recommended Max Bid | 50-10,000 (varies by area) |
The Storage Locker's key advantage is its availability. Even if area-specific containers are sold out or too expensive, Storage Lockers are almost always available at some price point.
Area-Specific Storage Locker Variants
Each area has a different version of the Storage Locker with adjusted loot pools and rates:
Junk Yard Storage Locker (C-Tier)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | C |
| Items per container | 3-6 |
| Average item value | 50-250 |
| Average total value | 150-1,500 |
| Mutation rate | ~5% |
| Starting bid | 25-50 |
| Recommended max bid | 50-200 |
Loot pool: Household items, basic electronics (Broken Chair, Old Radio, Cracked Mug, Small TV)
Strategy: Bid minimum only. These lockers are good for volume when you have no other options. A 25-50 cash bid on a locker with 150+ cash of items is a solid ROI.
Back Alley Storage Locker (B-Tier)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Items per container | 4-8 |
| Average item value | 250-800 |
| Average total value | 1,000-6,400 |
| Mutation rate | ~8% |
| Gold rate | ~2% |
| Starting bid | 150-300 |
| Recommended max bid | 400-800 |
Loot pool: Electronics, uncommon items (Portable Speaker, Vintage Magazine, Cookware Set, Leather Jacket)
Strategy: Reasonable bids up to 800 cash. These lockers offer decent value with a chance at Silver or Gold mutations. They are a good fallback when Back Alley Containers are too expensive.
Farmyard Storage Locker (B-Tier)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Items per container | 4-8 |
| Average item value | 300-800 |
| Average total value | 1,200-6,400 |
| Mutation rate | ~10% |
| Gold rate | ~3% |
| Starting bid | 200-400 |
| Recommended max bid | 500-1,500 |
Loot pool: Agricultural items, household premium (Farm Saddle, Cookware Set, Musical Instrument)
Strategy: Bid up to 1,500 cash. Farmyard Storage Lockers have decent mutation rates and can be profitable. Use them to fill gaps between Barn Garage auctions.
Shipyard Storage Locker (A-Tier)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Items per container | 5-10 |
| Average item value | 1,000-3,000 |
| Average total value | 5,000-30,000 |
| Mutation rate | ~15% |
| Gold rate | ~5% |
| Void rate | ~1% |
| Starting bid | 500-2,000 |
| Recommended max bid | 3,000-10,000 |
Loot pool: Industrial items, rare collectibles (Power Tools, Expensive Painting, Vintage Camera)
Strategy: Bid confidently up to 10,000 cash. Shipyard Storage Lockers are surprisingly valuable, with A-Tier loot and decent mutation rates. They are a good secondary option when Shipyard Containers and Diamond Safes are unavailable.
Storage Locker Value Comparison by Area
| Area | Tier | Avg Value | Gold Rate | Max Bid | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junk Yard | C | 150-1,500 | ~1% | 50-200 | 100-300% |
| Back Alley | B | 1,000-6,400 | ~2% | 400-800 | 150-300% |
| Farmyard | B | 1,200-6,400 | ~3% | 500-1,500 | 100-300% |
| Shipyard | A | 5,000-30,000 | ~5% | 3,000-10,000 | 100-300% |
The Shipyard Storage Locker is a hidden gem. Many players focus exclusively on Shipyard Containers and Diamond Safes, leaving Storage Lockers relatively uncontested. A cheap Shipyard Storage Locker can be as profitable as a moderately-priced Shipyard Container.
Storage Locker Bidding Strategy
The Volume Approach
Storage Lockers are ideal for the volume bidding strategy. Instead of fighting for expensive area-specific containers, win multiple cheap Storage Lockers and accumulate profit through consistency.
How to execute:
- Check the auction board for Storage Lockers.
- Place minimum bids on 3-4 Storage Lockers simultaneously.
- Win at least 1-2 cheaply (other players often focus on premium containers).
- Open, haul, and sell. Repeat.
This approach works well in the Junk Yard and Back Alley, where Storage Lockers are cheap and plentiful.
The Gap-Filling Approach
Use Storage Lockers to fill gaps between premium container auctions:
- Monitor the auction board for area-specific containers (Barn Garage, Shipyard Container, etc.).
- When none are available or prices are too high, bid on Storage Lockers.
- Continue checking the board for premium containers.
- When a premium container appears, switch your focus.
This approach maximizes your uptime and ensures you are always earning, even during slow auction periods.
The Area-Adaptation Approach
Adjust your Storage Locker strategy based on the area you are in:
| Area | Strategy | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Junk Yard | Volume: win as many as cheaply as possible | Low value per locker, need volume |
| Back Alley | Selective: bid only when under 500 | Better options available |
| Farmyard | Gap-filling: bid between Barn Garage auctions | Secondary profit source |
| Shipyard | Confident: bid up to 10,000 | A-Tier loot makes it worthwhile |
Storage Locker Mutation Expectations
| Area | Gold per 10 Lockers | Silver per 10 Lockers | Void per 10 Lockers | Total Mutation Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junk Yard | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | Low |
| Back Alley | 0.5 | 2 | 0.1 | Moderate |
| Farmyard | 1 | 3 | 0.1 | Moderate |
| Shipyard | 2 | 5 | 0.5 | High |
In the Shipyard, you can expect roughly 1 Gold-mutated item from every 5 Storage Lockers. This makes Shipyard Storage Lockers a viable mutation farming option when Diamond Safes are unavailable.
Storage Locker and Quest Progression
Storage Lockers count toward NPC quests that require "winning auctions" or "opening containers." This makes them useful for quest completion:
- Billy's quests: Storage Locker wins count toward auction counts
- Sal's quests: Same
- Ted's quests: Storage Locker wins in Farmyard count toward Farmyard auction totals
- Gas Station NPC quests: Storage Locker wins count toward cross-area quest objectives
Read our All NPCs and Quests Guide for quest details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Storage Lockers the same in every area? No. Storage Lockers adapt their loot pool and mutation rates to the area they are in. A Junk Yard Storage Locker has C-Tier loot, while a Shipyard Storage Locker has A-Tier loot.
Should I bid on Storage Lockers when better containers are available? Usually not. In most cases, area-specific containers offer better value per auction. However, if the area-specific container price is too high or unavailable, Storage Lockers provide a reliable backup.
Can I find rare mutations in Storage Lockers? In the Shipyard variant, yes. Shipyard Storage Lockers have a ~1% Void rate and ~0.3% Secret rate. While lower than Shipyard Containers or Diamond Safes, the rates are non-zero and can produce valuable finds. Visit the official Roblox page to start your Storage Locker bidding.
What is the best area for Storage Locker farming? The Shipyard offers the most valuable Storage Lockers with A-Tier loot and decent mutation rates. However, Back Alley Storage Lockers offer the best balance of low cost and decent value for mid-game players.
Related Guides
- All Containers Guide - Complete container reference
- Container Value Tier List - Container rankings
- Auction Tips and Bidding Strategy - Bidding strategies
- All NPCs and Quests Guide - Quest progression