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Storage Wars: Darrell Sheets vs. Rene Nezhoda Twitter War

November 5, 2013

Two rivals during the 19^th century would stand out in an open field with pistols to duel in order to settle an argument. He who had the quickest draw and better aim would then shoot his opponent to the death.

In the 21^st century we duel on Twitter. While no one is shot or killed during these trash-talking-hating-word duels; thought celebrities could learn a lesson or two about civility. Oh, how our Twitter-verse chat turns ugly in a hurry.

Months ago Dave Hester dashed into a mouth-off with Dan Dotson on Twitter. Darrell Sheets thought to step in and battle Hester the Pester as well. Did a clear winner arise? Well, Dan did have the last word and Dave disappeared, for a while.

You don’t need target practice to win a Twitter duel today. You need a quick wit and the ability to flip words to your favor.

The latest Twitter war happened between Darrell Sheets vs. Rene Nezhoda. What started this Twitter war? It began with a question about a bad review on Yelp for Rene’s thrift store by a Twitter user (whom I won’t reveal their name).

This user currently has only 3 followers and 9 tweets; sounds a bit suspicious, eh? To suddenly attack Rene out of the blue?

The attack started with the user’s second tweet aimed at Rene: “Porky…learn how to spell and I am not Darrell. Just asked you a legit question about yelp reviews.”

And away we go…

While the tweets a bit out of consecutive order, you get the gist. Now do keep in mind Darrell sent a tweet to stop the original unknown user to stop bullying Rene.

But both of the auction hunters fell into the trap of bash & trash tweet war. No clear winner here, but therapy sessions highly suggested.

What did you think of Darrell’s and Rene’s Twitter war?

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Storage Wars Texas: Walt Cade’s October Riddles

November 5, 2013

Chuck G.

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Storage Wars Texas auctioneer Walt Cade loves riddles. His riddles on Twitter will either make you laugh, scratch your head, or make you think that Walt has way too much time on his hands.

If you don’t follow Walt on Twitter you can do so through his verified account: @WaltCade

Walt hammers riddles almost daily which make it’s impossible to choose the best and worst of the year, so we’ve decided to give you a monthly list instead.

Walt Cade’s Top 10 Best Riddles in October 2013

1. What should you do if you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?

2. If stores claim to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, why do they have locks on the doors?

3. If a brown cow eats green grass why is its milk white?

4. Could your eyes be called an academy because there are pupils there?

5. If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales?

6. If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2?

7. If pro is the opposite of con, is progress the opposite of congress?

8. How do you get off a non-stop flight?

9. If you’re in a vehicle going the speed of light, what happens when you turn on the headlights?

10. If you mix flour, water and salt you get glue. If you add eggs, baking powder and oil, you get cake. Where does the glue go?

Did your brain *snap* at a few of those riddles? I’m not to keen to eat cake now, are you? And why do stores which are open 24/7 have locks? Uh, I’ll get back to you on that one.

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Storage Wars: New York: Fog Gone

November 2, 2013

Chuck G.

Storage Wars New York

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Storage Wars: New York: Season 3, Episode 2: “Bid With a Bang.”

The Fog rolled back into town. Not New York City’s darken state of atmosphere, but Todd McCormick. No, wait, was that the same thing? Well, anyhoo, JoeP’s nemesis was back with a miracle of makeovers.

Cut his hair, shaved his face, new glasses, and rid himself of that scrounge-scowl image. The Fog was now a Clear Day. Todd was unrecognizable to Mike. Courtney asked JoeP if he was upset that F-O-G. was at auction. JoeP retort was, “To keep your friends close and your enemies closer. ” Did you just roll your eyes, because I did.

1^st Room
Wicker patio chairs, barrel, rocking chair, wrought iron bedding, old tennis rackets, and mirrors.

JoeP: No box. No mystery. No art. No, thank you.

Candy and Courtney saw vintage and they LOVE vintage. Mike itched to buy and since the storage facility was not far from his home, why not? The price of the room reached over $2k when Courtney finally imploded:

Courtney: Mike B. is like a toothache that won’t go away.

C&C won at $2,300. Gals sorted through the merchandise. Found four mirrors, outdoor wooden clothes rack, vintage map of New York and Brooklyn that dated back to 1877, Victorian baby crib, farmer’s kitchen-y (Courtney’s description) piece of furniture, cabinet, four sets of bed frames, long kitchen table, and a Tiffany desk set.

Gallery appraiser stated that was an authentic Tiffany Studios, New York desk set. Roughly dated around 1910. First the bad news. The box glass had been restored. Good news the perpetual calendar in tact. Notepad glass had never been touched or damaged. Total set valued at $2,200.

2^nd Room
Rakes and chairs. Lots and lots of chairs. Mike and JoeP battled, but not really since JoeP only wanted to run up the price. Mike won at $2,000.

Mike found a round table, end table that dated back to 1885 (seriously, dude, have that appraised), two wood burning stoves, two bells, couple of rocking chairs, old trunk, oriental rugs, and a chimney cleaner.

Appraiser stated Mike had a Wohler brand viper style chimney sweeper. German made and consider high-end piece of equipment. Valued at $400. Mike wanted to give it a go and try out his sweeper. He was instructed to not break the damper. What did make do?

He broke the damper.

BAHAHAHAHAH!

3^rd Room
Vintage furniture, boxes, art, and a ton of “stuff.” Biggest room of the day and players were all in, to a point. Mike against JoeP in the end with roles reversed. Mike didn’t want the room but to run the price up. JoeP won at $4,100.

JoeP found pots and pans, mason jars, two antique fans, old map, three antique typewriters, and his one treasure.

Nooner. Compass with a small cannon that fired at noon (not kidding). Hand-made, so it’s authentic. Place a small amount of back powder into the cannon. Noonday sun lights and heats the hole which then fires the cannon. Yes, it packed a punch. Definitely louder than a noon lunch bell. Valued at $7,000.

The Fog came.
The Fog left.

So much for the F.O.G. We’ll give him props for the makeover.

Profit Scorecard:
JoeP: $5,360
Candy Olsen and Courtney Wagner: $4,150
Mike Braiotta: $3,075
Todd: $0

Which treasure would you keep for yourself; the Tiffany desk set or the compass cannon?

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Storage Wars: New York: Tiger Dress

November 1, 2013

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Storage Wars: New York: Season 2, Episode 15: “East River Gold.”

John Luke could not keep his eyes off the scenery long enough to find the auction.

Eyes on the road!

Buyers had similar strategies for the day’s auctions. Both Mike and Joe P looked for high end merchandise. Chris and Tad looked buy everything in sight (they’re bound to find something that way right?). Candy and Courtney looked to score on their home turf.

BUT (you knew there was a but) a new player added to the mix to shake things up.

Giant in a salmon shirt, otherwise known as Big Steve, had tempers flare before the auction began (save energy for the bid wars). However, Candy’s animal inspired ensemble meant the claws were out. The gals poised to fight for their own.

Chris: You know what, she looks like Wilma squeezed in Pebble’s dress.

1st Room

Candy’s on the prowl. Ready to bite anyone who got in her way. Guys engrossed in a fight all on their own. Steve shouted in the packed storage facility. Good way to rattled everyone’s nerves. Auction frenzied. Steve’s strategy clearly to outbid everybody. He did so, but overpaid at $900. Price left Courtney aghast.

Steve found several nice furniture pieces. Real find was a metal detector.

At appraisal, Steve dug for gold underwater then triumphantly jumped into the waves as he learned the metal detector was worth $800. Money makes money, right Steve?

2nd Room

Talk about the room from Hell. Storage unit packed to the brim with garbage bags. Mike wanted no part in that mess. Candy on the other hand found a few items of interest. She wanted this locker.

Courtney: I think that dress is cutting off the oxygen to Candy’s brain.

Once again Steve rubbed Chris and Tad the wrong way when he tried to cut in line to view the room. The duo agreed to bid him up then stick the nightmare room on the Giant. That didn’t go exactly as planned. Chris accidentally won at $550. John Luke couldn’t believe it. Tad beyond pissed off.

Chris: You know you could take s*** back here and nobody would even notice.

Luckily the guys found an Italian steamer in fairly decent condition. Appraised at $1,200. They made back their money and then some. Way to go guys!

3rd Room

More yelling! Is this an auction or family therapy gone wrong?

Mike: I don’t know what the Hell’s wrong with these guys today, but I like it.

Once more Candy and Courtney interested, but the price quickly skyrocketed. Joe P bought a nondescript room save for a dresser in the back that caught his eye. He found a unique item – a nautical style liquor dispenser. Very cool, but not very expensive. An expert appraised it for a mere $100.

Candy’s tiger dress left her without a bite of the action.

Profit Totals:

Big Steve: $740
Chris Morelli & Tad Eaton: $680
Joe P: LOSS -$700
Candy Olsen & Courtney Wagner: $0
Mike Braiotta: $0

What did you think of the new player, Big Steve?

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Are Online Storage Auctions More Vulnerable to Scams?

October 21, 2013

Tiana Bodine

Online Storage Auctions

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As virtual storage auctions begin to gain traction, many long-time auction hunters have begun to regard them with suspicion.

Change isn’t always easy to adjust to, and some bidders do raise important concerns. One issue that comes up sometimes among veteran bidders is how easy online auctions might be to scam.

If you’re serious about protecting your money, you’ll want to avoid scams whenever possible. Fortunately, most online storage auction sites are reputable, and many of the issues brought up by skeptics can apply to any type of auction. Here are a few of the more common concerns:

The Units are Staged Before Going Up for Bidding

The photographs of the storage units listed on our website reflect the look of the unit when the door was opened. No one at the storage facility is supposed to enter the unit, remove or plant items or rearrange anything. All photographs are meant to be indicative of exactly what you would see at an in-person auction.

Of course, it’s always possible that a facility manager might stage a unit to make it look more appealing, but this is hardly unique to online auctions. Some unscrupulous managers have made a habit of staging storage units since auctions began.

However, the majority of people running storage auctions just want to get rid of the units and earn a little money along the way. Since bids on virtual auctions tend to be higher than in-person auctions anyway, there’s little reason to manipulate buyers.

As long as bidders are smart and bid only on what they can see – a strategy veterans always follow anyway – the possibility of a staged unit should have no effect on bidding whether the auction is happening online or in person.

The Bids for Online Auctions Are Inflated

It’s true that virtual storage auctions tend to rake in higher profits than auctions held in person. There are a few reasons for this, and most of them are completely honest.

First, online auctions run for a long time. A bidder has several days in which to consider an auction and find funds to pay for it. Second, bidders have a long time to research a unit, examine the photographs and make careful bidding decisions.

Some bidders are worried that online auctions may be manipulated to cause their bids to go up. Since you cannot see who you’re bidding against, it’s possible that the other bidders are active just to raise prices without being serious about the auction.

Unfortunately, that’s not a concern that’s limited to online auctions. Running up other bidders is a long-standing strategy in storage auctions, and some unscrupulous facilities even go so far as to plant bidders at their live auctions.

Units Are Being Sold Illegally

Auctions are subject to the lien laws of the state in which they occur, and the laws in all states haven’t quite caught up with technology. Online storage auctions aren’t legal in all states, and bidders may be worried about buying a unit online only to learn that the auction violated state laws.

Fortunately, if you bid through OnlineStorageAuctions.com, you know that you’ll be safe: In states where online-only auctions are illegal, storage facilities can work within the law by running their auctions concurrently.

As long as no one at the in-person auction outbids your online bid, you’ll get the unit and won’t have to worry about legal ramifications. As the rest of the country starts to catch up with technology, these lien laws may be written in a way that will favor online auctions.

Any new technology is bound to inspire uneasiness among people who are accustomed to doing things the traditional way. While it makes sense to be skeptical about the future of online storage unit auctions, it’s smart to be realistic. Most complaints raised against these auctions hold equally true for traditional auctions as well, and the comparative convenience of online auctions makes them well worth any risks.

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Your Daytime Job No Longer Keeps You From Your Weekend Hobby

October 20, 2013

Chuck G.

Online Storage Auctions

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You are boxed in during the weekday with responsibilities. Your weekends are set aside for your hobby which is storage unit auctions. You enjoy the locals. Friendly or not so friendly competition for a good locker. Thrill of the win. Dig through the items. Find a few collectibles. Make a profit.

But it’s a hobby, not a full-time job for you.

As with any activity that you enjoy during your leisure time you crave for more opportunities to attend storage auctions. But you may have too many responsibilities that prevent that during the weekdays.

Your 9-5 inflexible job won’t allow you to leave for long periods of time
Maybe you work long hours or unpredictable hours depending upon your employment
Need to assist your kids with their homework
Or take kids to sports practice, games, gym or dance
You may attend day or night classes
Business has you travel a lot during weekdays

Whatever the weekday situation you are a weekend auction hunter and that’s that. What if I told you there’s a way to participate in storage auctions even within the confines of your weekday life.

Introducing — Online Storage Auctions.

During your lunch break you can scout storage units online that are up for auction at or near your location. Find something that entices you; by all means place a bid.

At school, hit the library and crank up that laptop. Browse through each photo of the virtual storage units up for auction to see if any perks your interest.

You can steal away a few minutes of your weekday confines to place a bid on a hobby you were once limited to enjoy only on weekends. Sunday — Saturday, all day, any day.

Browse.

Bid.

Beat the competition and win!

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Another Reason to Clean Your Unit Out Quickly

October 18, 2013

Tiana Bodine

Storage Auctions 101

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In the end of May, a Seattle man learned a hard lesson about the importance of clearing a storage unit quickly.

After spending $700 on the unit, he secured it with his own lock and one from the facility. When he returned the next day, the facility’s lock was gone and the unit had been emptied.

The main suspect was a fellow auction-hunter who had been kicked out of the auction where the unit had been initially won.

According to the victim, the suspect had approached him before the auction and stated that he knew the unit’s original owner and that some of the items inside had been stolen from him previously.

All of this teaches a moral for auction-hunters: The business can be very small, and it pays to know your opponents. It’s not too hard to make enemies in the auction business, and some of your fellow bidders may not be above petty retaliation if an auction doesn’t go their way.

You also have to be worried about a unit’s original owner showing up and getting combative about you taking away their stuff.

Storing items for resale in the same unit you won them in is undeniably convenient. Storage facilities don’t mind whether a unit is cleared out or re-rented so long as they can start making money off of it, and storing the items at the facility keeps you from cluttering up your house and yard.

All the same, in some cases using the same facility for your storage is like painting a target on the unit.

Whenever possible, it’s usually a good idea to move the items to a different safe location for storage, especially if there’s any risk of problems from the original owner or fellow bidders.

If you’re running a large-scale resale business, renting a warehouse is a good idea. If you’re working on a smaller scale, a storage unit may be inevitable – but be smart and choose a different facility if there’s any chance the items you buy might make you a target for thieves or vandals.

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Storage Wars: Texas: Bad Girl Lesa Pushed Good Girl Jenny

October 2, 2013

Chuck G.

Storage Wars Texas

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Storage Wars: Texas: Season 3, Episode 8: “Built for Pleasure not Speed.”

Ricky’s sources told him that there could be collectibles and antiques at the auction in Longview. After five hours of driving, Bubba couldn’t feel his left butt cheek (not that it’s relevant). Jenny told Mary they needed more inventory for both their stores.

Mary: I may be small, but today I’m thinking BIG!

Hold that thought Mary while I introduce the new player of the day. His name, Rudy Castro. He’s a cross between a bad “B” mafia movie character and a Spaghetti Western. He cleaned his fingernails with a knife. Ew!

Then there was Lesa. She’s about to open a new store and she needed inventory. Her presence as welcomed as rain at a Texas barbeque.

Ricky: Lesa brings happiness to an auction like a steer brings milk.

He said it, not me.

1^st Unit
Violin, bar stools, rocking chair, chairs, lamps, boxes, and more. Everyone wanted this locker. When Lesa heard Jenny and Mary talking as teammates, she was stupefied.

Lesa: Hold the phone. Are they like a team now? Is this “bitch brigade” for real?

Yep, Lesa, and you weren’t invited. Ricky thought he had the storage unit at $1,700, but then Lesa placed a bid. Bad move because he DROPPED that locker on her at $2,150! She got played. Not wanting to go home empty-handed, Jenny suggested to Mary that they buy a couple of items from Lesa.

BAD idea.

How did Lesa received the Jen-Mar team? She kicked them out of her “stuff” and then threw a lamp at the gals. Like I said, that was a bad idea.

What is in Lesa’s storage unit? Box full of collectibles. Organ with broken keys and junk. Jerry found an antique tabulating machine made in 1918. Neither Lesa nor Jerry knew the definition of the word “tabulating.”

Tabulate: To rank, group, sort, or classify.

Appraiser stated this tabulating system used for the census (official numbering of people in the US). Could calculate men, women or children. Appraisers stated the machine could even calculate how long Lesa and Jerry had been married.

SLAP THE DOG AND SPIT IN THE FIRE!

Oh, dear Lord did Lesa and Jerry both have a cow, most especially Jerry who said, “Hell no” that he would NEVER be married to Lesa. Appraisers were stupefied (they had no idea the two weren’t a couple). Okay, back to the machine. It’s missing some pieces, but still valued at $600-$800.

Lesa: That will keep me in cheap perfume and booze for at least a month.

Oh, so many puns come to mind, yet so little space on this blog.

2^nd Unit
Furniture, mattress, table, weights, rug, washer/dryer, small air conditioner, benches, boxes and more. Jenny thought to mock Lesa by mimicking her deep voice: “Mary!” And she said it twice. Ricky moved out of the way, “I’m liable to get shot.”

Ricky managed to win the storage unit for $700. Time for the “goat brothers” (Lesa’s words, not mine) to unload the locker. Sofa, coffee tables, dovetail drawer, and one unique find.

Framed $5 bill with an image of an Native American Indian. At appraisal it was a $5 silver certificate with the image of Chief Running Antelope (who at one time was a close adviser to Sitting Bull). The $5 bill however not in good condition; therefore valued around $300.

3^rd Unit
Tackle box, archery gear, washer, dryer, refrigerator, treadmill, and miscellaneous items. Honestly, no one really wanted this unappealing storage unit. New guy Rudy won at $300.

Rudy appraised the value of the refrigerator and washer at $300 each. Usually you’ll find them on the market for half that. He found a knife kit for gutting deer (gah!).

His unique find was a crossbow with a rod used for fishing. Appraiser untangled the line and yes, it worked. Valued at $450.

Profit Scorecard:
Rudy Castro:$1,050
Ricky Smith & Bubba Smith: $575
Lesa Lewis: $400
Jenny Grumbles & Mary Padian : $0

Do you think under Lesa’s rough exterior she’s really a nice person?

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Resellers: Are Virtual Storage Auctions Better Than Selling Through Craigslist?

September 23, 2013

T.C. Lane

Online Storage Auctions, Storage Auctions 101

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Storage auctions went on for decades without many changes. Suddenly, thanks to their growth and publicity from a few reality TV shows, they exploded in popularity.

While this had many less-than-desirable effects on the auction resale business, its popularity surge has resulted in the creation of many new technologies to assist resellers. One of the best of these is the online or virtual storage auction, which could revolutionize the way units are bought and sold.

A virtual storage auction works similarly to any other online auction: A unit is posted for auction with pictures and a description of the contents. Bidders can place bids online, and the winning bidder will contact the unit’s owner to arrange payment and pick up the items. An auction can go on for a few days or weeks, and these auctions are quickly becoming more popular among busy professionals.

Auctions can be placed by storage facilities and private sellers alike. In this way, they become a viable solution for resellers looking to get rid of their items quickly. In fact, auctioning off storage units full of merchandise is one of the best ways to get rid of items quickly without the hassle of selling them piece by piece. If you’re accustomed to selling things through Craigslist, consider auctioning them instead. Here’s why:

— You can sell everything in one big lot rather than having your items picked over. This saves you from being stuck with only the hardest-to-sell items left over.

— You don’t have to deal with tire kickers who only want to look but won’t commit to buying.

— You can set up the auction and let it run its course. You don’t need to be an active participant in the sale; you just collect the money when it’s done.

— You can meet the buyer at the storage facility rather than arranging another neutral drop-off location or risking giving your home address to a stranger.

— You don’t need to keep renewing ads. Once bidders find your auction, they’ll stick with it to the end. The auction site will advertise your sale as well, increasing your chance of finding buyers.

— When people shop on Craigslist, they’re looking for a great deal and will nickel and dime you to death. Whenever they bid on an auction, they feel like treasure hunters and will sometimes get so caught up in the thrill of discovery that they bid more than they’d intended.

Although a virtual auction may not be the best way to sell all the merchandise you find, it is a good way to get rid of large quantities of items at once.

It’s certainly an option to add to your repertoire, and since it’s free to post an auction on OnlineStorageAuctions.com, you don’t lose anything by trying it out. You may soon discover that selling items in this way is much more convenient, enabling you to push a larger quantity of merchandise and maximize your resale business’s profits.

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Container Wars: Lost Treasures at Sea

September 23, 2013

Chuck G.

Container Wars

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Container Wars: Season 1, Episode 16: “Lost at Sea.”

Deana heard a rumor that there was a container filled with jewelry and was major money. Buzz, buzz, buzz as the rumor circled about. Mo wanted to know how does anyone know that a container’s been lost at sea? Exactly, Mo. Who told Deana? Hmmm…

1^st Container: Port of Origin – New Orleans, Louisiana
Destination was Los Angeles. Sat at the shipyard for six months. Cabinet up front, the type you see at a doctor’s or dentist’s room. Dentist’s chair toward the back.

Both Matt and Ty have dealt with dentist equipment, so they understood the value. Matt’s concerned was if anything was damaged during the sea haul, it would be nothing but scrap.

Mo: No one is taking this container from us… no one.

Those words came true. Team Muscle uncovered not one but two dentist’s chairs, an x-ray illuminator, three commercial grade dentistry lighting, and boxes full of uh… toothbrushes and miscellaneous dental stuff. While Ty understood the value of dentist equipment, Ty & Mo did not understand how not to overpay.

Cost: $30,000
LOSS: – $15,000

2^nd Container: Port of Origin – Republic of Singapore
Destination was Oakland. Sat for six month at the shipyard. Motorcycle helmets were visible but the rest of the boxes a mystery. Matt read the labels (in Chinese) and believed there were speakers or electronics worth near $70K.

His “Matt Attack” bids won him the container and for the first time, he did a happy shuffle dance. Yes, Matt needs dance lessons.

First pallet of boxes full of small electronics such as headphones. Second pallet of boxes contained computer mouses and other types of electronics. All brand new, mind you. Another pallet of boxes full of MP3 players. Another pallet full of computers and laptops.

Electronics-mania!

Matt: That’s how you do it. You make educated decisions based on facts and experience, not some high-in-the-sky rumor. Gimme a break.

Cost: $20,000
Profit: $12,560

Oh, Matt… you’ll live to regret those words because the rumors were true. Wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. The last container was not at the shipyard but still lost or now FOUND AT SEA. That’s right. The container was UNDERWATER. What’s the first thing that comes to mind?

SEAWEED!

To get to the container, the players were flown by helicopter to a cargo ship. From there a crane lifted the small container out of the ocean. I know what you’re thinking… how did they find that container? No clue, really.

3^rd Container: Port of Origin – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

It’s one of five containers lost at sea (yes, I know you’re rolling your eyes). Once security “popped that can” what do you think was inside?

SEAWEED!

Damaged mattress. Salt water. More seaweed. Damaged furniture. So why would anyone bid on this? Uzi stated that Dubai, Kuwait, and Arab Saudic love gold.

Uh, what country was that again, Uzi? Eyal corrected him, “Saudia Arabia.” Oh, yeah, that’s a real country.

Uzi: They fart gold.

You gotta love the way Uzi puts words together. Matt surmised the furniture was for the bedroom and that’s where rich people keep their jewels. Everyone was willing to take a small risk up to $3,500. Then the Israelis torpedoed in with a $20K bid.

No one else was willing to gamble as high as the trio. Israelis removed the wrecked and rotted furniture from the container. They also flung

SEAWEED

at the other players, and oh, how the Israelis were taunted, until they found GOLD!

Four small gold bars approximately five ounces each and a bronze statue (yes, rich people have bronze statues in their bedroom). Current price of gold about $1,300-$1,500 per ounce!

The Israelis called themselves “Kings,” not sure about that, but this season they scored the biggest profit off a single container.

Cost: $36,000
Profit: $79,800

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