Storage Wars
Bidders compete for abandoned storage units
About Storage Wars
Released: 2010
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVPG
Run time: 22m
Cast
Thom Beers
About Storage Wars
Released in 2010, "Storage Wars" is a popular reality TV show that hails from the United States. The show focuses on professional buyers who visit storage facilities throughout the state of California and bid on these lockers. Before each locker is auctioned, the buyers are given five minutes to inspect the contents from the doorway, but they are not allowed to go inside or touch any of the items. They then take part in a bidding war for the locker, hoping to turn a profit on the contents.
Making / Production
"Storage Wars" produced by A&E Network, the show has seen immense popularity since its inception and has even led to the creation of multiple spin-off shows. Each episode is primarily filmed in various self-storage facilities throughout the state of California.
Actors
- Dan Dotson - A renowned auctioneer, Dan primarily serves as the auctioneer on the series. Throughout the series, Dan effectively keeps the buyers in line with his quick and sharp auctioneering skills.
- Laura Dotson - Wife to Dan Dotson, she works alongside her husband as an auctioneer, assisting with the auctions throughout the series.
- Darrell Sheets - Known as 'The Gambler', Darrell is a seasoned buyer with a keen eye for valuable items. He is known for taking big risks on lockers, often leading to big rewards.
- Brandi Passante - Partnered with Jarrod Schulz, she's known for her sharp eye and cautious bidding style, often providing a counterbalance to Jarrod's impulsive buying tendencies.
- Jarrod Schulz - Known for his adventurous bidding style and risk-taking, Jarrod often serves as the show's wild card, always willing to bid on a hunch.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The show was sued by one of its former stars, David Hester, who claimed that some aspects of the show were staged.
- Brandi Passante and Jarrod Schulz ran a thrift store called 'Now & Then' which gets mentioned frequently in the series.
- Dan Dotson unknowingly auctioned a locker for $500 which contained $7.5 million inside.
Quotes
- "There's no honor amongst thieves." - Darrell Sheets
- "You hit the mother lode!" - Dan Dotson
- "A little money well spent can go a long way." - Brandi Passante
Music, Soundtrack
The series primarily features background music to maintain the energy and excitement of the auction process. However, the specific soundtrack details for the show are not extensively available.
About Storage Wars
Storage Wars follows professional buyers bidding for abandoned storage units in hopes of uncovering valuable treasures.