So far I'm about 10 hours and I've managed to defeat a handful of dragons and I've received a ton of the bones and scales. These are VERY heavy items so I need to know their use so I can determine if I should store or sell them. I'd assume they are only for crafting dragon armor, anything else?!

Speaking of storing items, I'm having trouble finding a place to do that. Currently I don't have half enough money to purchase the only property I've seen available so far (Whiterun for 5000), is there anywhere else that's safe? Currently I have ignored most quest lines except the College in Winterhold (I'm a mage). Any idea where the cheapest permanent storage is available? Even if it just gets me by? It doesn't seem the college offers this, strangely enough.

Thanks for your help.