In 2010, A&E Network aired the first ever storage auction reality television series. The show centered around a handful of auction hunters and featured a married-couple, Dan and Laura Dotson, as the auctioneers.
Each episode, the buyer with the most money in their pocket (as the auction was a cash-only sale), won the contents of the deliquent locker. All first season`s auctions held in Southern California.
Cast:
Dave Hester had twenty-two years of experience in auctions as a hunter and auctioneer. At that time, he owned Rags to Riches store and Newport Consignment Gallery. His catch phrase became,
"Yuuup!"
Darrell Sheets had over thirty years of experience in the business of buying storage auction units. His catch phrase would become
"The Wow Factor."
Brandon Sheets learned the business through his father, Darrell.
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante rookies who owned Now and Then thrift store.
Barry Weiss an antiques collector who was totally clueless to the business of storage auctions. He was good friends with the producer of the show, Tom Beers. Goes to show, it`s not what you know, it`s who you know!
"How much did they spend at auction?" - you ask. We broke it down for you, episode-by-episode.
Season 1 (2010–11)
Episode 1: "High Noon in the High Desert."
| Dave Hester |
$800 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$700 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$450 |
| Barry Weiss |
$340 |
Episode 2: "Railroad Roulette."
| Dave Hester |
$2,600 |
| Barry Weiss |
$850 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$350 |
Episode 3: "Melee in the Maze."
| Dave Hester |
$1,800 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$800 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$400 |
Episode 4: "War on the Shore."
| Dave Hester |
$3,900 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$850 |
| Barry Weiss |
$275 |
Episode 5: "All Guns to Port."
| Dave Hester |
$1,600 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$300 |
| Barry Weiss |
$250 |
Episode 6: "The Old Spanish Standoff."
| Dave Hester |
$1,950 |
| Barry Weiss |
$600 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$250 |
Episode 7: "Senior Center Showdown."
| Darrell & Brandon |
$1,450 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$875 |
| Dave Hester |
$750 |
Episode 8: "Midnight in the Gardena Good and Evil."
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$1,700 |
| Barry Weiss |
$550 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$3 |
Episode 9: "Collector`s Last Stand."
| Dave Hester |
$1,450 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$450 |
| Barry Weiss |
$375 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$340 |
Episode 10: "School House Lock."
| Dave Hester |
$1,000 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$650 |
| Barry Weiss |
$500 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$400 |
Episode 11: "Gambler`s Last Resort."
| Darrell & Brandon |
$1,100 |
| Dave Hester |
$275 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$175 |
Episode 12: "Auction Royale."
| Dave Hester |
$1,650 |
| Barry Weiss |
$350 |
| Jarrod & Brand |
$200 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$175 |
Episode 13: "Makings of a Mogul."
| Darrell & Brandon |
$4,275 |
| Barry Weiss |
$800 |
| Dave Hester |
$60 |
Episode 14: "Trouble the Oil."
| Barry Weiss |
$650 |
| Dave Hester |
$375 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$300 |
Episode 15: "Chairman of the Hoard."
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$1,050 |
| Barry Weiss |
$850 |
| Dave Hester |
$300 |
Episode 16: "High End Heist."
| Barry Weiss |
$825 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$650 |
| Dave Hester |
$500 |
Episode 17: "Young with the Gun."
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$1,000 |
| Barry Weiss |
$575 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$0 |
Episode 18: "Skullduggery."
| Dave Hester |
$1,350 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$850 |
| Jarrod & Brandi |
$475 |
Episode 19: "Live and Let Bid."
| Dave Hester |
$5,550 |
| Barry Weiss |
$375 |
| Darrell & Brandon |
$250 |
Summary:
Most money spent on storage auction unit(s) in a single episode - Dave Hester $5,550.
Least money spent on storage auction unit in a single episode - Darrell & Brandon $3.
Totals:
Dave Hester: $25,910
Darrell Sheets & Brandon Sheets: $11,903
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $8,225
Barry Weiss: $8,165
First Season Mogul was Dave Hester.
How much `true` profit made at auctions?
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About the Author...
Chuck G. is a freelance blogger and celebrity interviewer based in Southern California. She`s a Geek who watches US Women`s National Soccer, ❤ Pizza & Beach Life. You may follow her on Twitter @chuckgwriter.
