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When rent is not paid on a storage locker for three months in California, the contents can be sold by an auctioneer as a single lot of items in the form of a cash-only auction. The show follows professional buyers who purchase the contents based only on a five-minute inspection of what they can see from the door when it is open. The goal is to turn a profit on the merchandise.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.
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The buyers head to beautiful Laguna Niguel, CA. Jarrod and Brandi find some toys, and Jarrod tries to battle a world champion. The Harris Brothers look for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ivy Calvin starts off in the hole, and spends the auction trying to climb out. And Barry gambles on a safe...
The episode was rated 7.64 from 67 votes.
The buyers travel to far away Lake Elsinore, CA and run into "The Kings of Swag," appraisers who caught the auction bug from Barry. Jarrod and Brandi argue, Barry doesn't take a dive, and The Sheets find something out of this world...but will the price tag be astronomical?
The episode was rated 7.65 from 77 votes.
The buyers venture out to Rancho Cucamonga, CA, where Jarrod and Brandi go bonsai over a small set of tools. Barry gets to the auction late and partners up with a pinch bidder. And Mark Balelo comes away with a large printer, but will that translate into a large profit?
The episode was rated 7.66 from 79 votes.
The buyers head to Homeland, CA, but the Harris Brothers should have just stayed home. Jarrod and Brandi buy, and things quickly heat up. Barry finds something he lost in "the divorce." And Rene and Casey buy a unit, and quickly realize that they are not in Kansas anymore.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 75 votes.
The second of half of the 100 vault auction runs into the night in Chatsworth, CA. Ivy Calvin bites the other buyers, slithering to a profit. Darrell Sheets takes charge without Brandon, winning a vault that furnishes his bank roll. And Jarrod and Brandi grab the auction by the horns, making them the true winners of the auction.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 75 votes.
The buyers head back to good old Lancaster, CA. Darrell and Ivy go head-to-head on Ivy's turf, and one of them gets shut out. Barry discovers bowls that have a very calming effect. And Jarrod and Brandi find some DJ equipment...
The episode was rated 7.71 from 80 votes.
It's an auction standoff in Stanton, CA. Darrell Sheets reemerges after scoring the biggest hit in Storage Wars history. Mark Balelo shows up with a custom made man purse full of money. Barry gets his motors running. And Nabila Haniss gets run up on a locker...that's fit for a dummy.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 83 votes.
The buyers head to Burbank, CA. A new buyer challenges both Barry and Jarrod, and makes off with a packed locker. Barry finds a trunk, and it gives him a reason to visit his cobbler. And Herb and Mike meet a jerk...
The episode was rated 7.74 from 69 votes.
The buyers return to the scene of Darrell's art heist in Montebello, CA, and Darrell spreads a rumor about another great locker. Jarrod and Brandi decide it's time to buy big for their new store. And Barry's unit has him seeing sunny skies...but will his financial forecast be as bright?
The episode was rated 7.75 from 76 votes.
The buyers head out to rainy San Jacinto, CA. Darrell Sheets discovers something that is music to his ears. Brandi and Jarrod find they need to team up with Barry if they want to make any money. And Nabila Haniss tries to expand her territory, but will she score...or strike out?
The episode was rated 7.75 from 76 votes.
The buyers meet up in La Habra, CA and run into "The King of Palmdale." Ivy Calvin, a former ultimate fighter gets into the ring and quickly goes toe to toe with Darrell. Jarrod and Brandi buy, and meet a nerd. And Barry Weiss hits the links with a famous golfing buddy.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 94 votes.
The buyers encounter new auctioneers in Costa Mesa, CA. Darrell defends his turf, and things get a little monstrous. Ivy Calvin finds a tool he's never seen before. And Jarrod and Brandi need to fill their new store, but will Barry be the one who scores?
The episode was rated 7.83 from 70 votes.
The buyers invade Orange, CA. Barry Weiss brings a butler. Jarrod and Brandi find a vintage lamp that comes from royalty...of sorts.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 82 votes.
The buyers head straight into Compton, CA. Jarrod gets a new nickname, and finds something he used to collect...kind of. Mike buys a locker that Herb doesn't want. And Barry reunites with his old pal Kenny...
The episode was rated 7.83 from 66 votes.
The buyers dock in Long Beach, CA. Brandi goes to the auction solo, but Jarrod shows up in time to judge her purchase. Barry shells out for a unit that leads him to the high seas. And Darrell and Brandon find an interesting kit...but will they brew up a nice profit?
The episode was rated 7.87 from 68 votes.
