YouTuber buys abandoned silver mine in New Mexico, finds mysterious locked trailers he can’t resist opening
- This YouTuber bought a plot of land in an abandoned silver mine
- There were a series of mysteriously locked trailers that he was not allowed to open
- A year later, he could finally crack them open and uncover the treasures inside
Published on Mar 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on May 07, 2025 at 2:54 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This YouTuber bought an abandoned silver mine in the Hinterlands of New Mexico and the plot was absolutely packed with mysterious locked trailers.
The piece of land he bought in New Mexico ended up being an old equipment yard full of old tech, cars, and machinery.
Up until now, the content creator was not allowed to open the locked trailers until they’d been abandoned by their original owner for a year, now, a year is up, and the trailers and all that’s inside them belong to him.
He found lots of interesting and very weird junk, with some real retro gems scattered among them, but he didn’t have the keys to one trailer, which secrets would have to be revealed another time.
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Why buy an abandoned silver mine?
James, a YouTuber well-known for his videos on low-budget vehicle and tinkering projects, bought the plot of land in an abandoned silver mine in the Hinterlands of New Mexico.
Known online as the guy from the Low-Buck Garage YouTube channel, he was looking forward to the year anniversary of when he purchased his abandoned silver mine plot.
After a year, ownership of the trailers reverted to the new buyer, and armed with the keys, he began to open each of the trailers.
Unfortunately, he wasn’t given the keys to one trailer, which turned out to be the most important one of all.
Opening the mysterious locked trailers
In his video, James filmed himself systematically opening each of the trailers, disappointingly finding a lot of junk.
He found a lot of old records, old broken-down furniture, broken tools, documents and shelving, which is disappointing, but then he started to find the hidden gems.
In one trailer, he found a complete retro Tandy/Radio Shack TRS-80 Model II home computer, a relic of the past that is so incredibly cool and in another he found loads of retro filming equipment, perfect for a YouTuber of his caliber.
Between the cameras and film editing gear, he also found a surprising stash of optical equipment.
In another trailer, he hit the jackpot by discovering a large Miller tig welder.
One trailer remained locked as James wasn’t given the keys, but that didn’t stop him.
In a follow-up video, he managed to get it open with an angle grinder, and inside found a Frieden 132 calculator.
It might not sound exciting, but he could sell it for the price of a used semi-truck.
Looks like James struck gold in this silver mine.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
