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Games for the Storage Auction Fan

April 16, 2014

Have you ever wanted to practice auction techniques or just enjoy the thrill of the hunt without actually participating in an auction?

If so, you’re not alone. There’s a surprisingly large market for storage auction-related games and apps. New games are created regularly to service the niche.

One of the newest on the market is also the biggest: Storage King, an iOS game released by GameDigits LTD.

Storage King follows a format that will be familiar to any storage auction reality show fan. You play as a professional auction hunter facing off against a number of computer-generated opponents. Each player with their own characteristics and habits. You must strategize to ensure a win, but securing the highest bid offers no guarantees.

You might win rare items or a chest full of trash.

Players can collect virtual items. Make virtual profits and compete against their friends through the online leaderboards.

Storage King is the leading game of its kind, but it’s hardly the first game to capitalize on the popularity of the auction-hunting reality show format.

Other popular game apps include Storage Auction, a photo-realistic bidding app that lets you browse and purchase fake storage units. As well as Auction Junktion, an auction-themed strategy game that utilizes trading card game mechanics.

In every case, the format and goal is similar – Provide an entertaining, strategy-based auction experience. Players immerse themselves in the role of a professional auction hunter.

By tapping into the treasure-seeking thrill of the reality shows, these game apps capture the imagination of an audience who might not be willing to jump into the real-world auction scene.

Of course, these games do have some benefits over the real deal. You don’t have to worry about losing money on a bad locker. You don’t get dirty or sore from emptying out a real storage unit. You also don’t stand out in the hot sun in search of that perfect storage unit.

But without risk, there can be no reward. Collecting virtual items is a hollow sort of treasure-hunting when you could be finding real treasures instead.

If you have a bit of storage space, an eye for valuables, and a few extra dollars; why not try real storage auctions instead? They might not be as flashy as their virtual counterparts, but a game can’t furnish your home with antiques or collectibles. Nor can it provide valuable items that can be resold to pad out your retirement fund.

If you’re not sure you’re ready, the right place to start might be online storage auctions, which should have a very familiar format for anyone who spends time on the internet.

Just like in an app, you’ll view the unit, assess the value of the contents, and make a bid. Once you win, you’ll have some real-world items you can keep or resell for a profit – and that’s way more thrilling than any game can offer.

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Online Storage Auctions Now Offering Its Services in Canada

April 16, 2014

Tiana Bodine

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Canada Storage Auctions

OnlineStorageAuctions.com is the first site of its kind to offer a virtual storage auction service completely free to its customers.

Unlike other auction sites, it charges no listing fees and takes no service charges off the top for buyers or sellers.

It’s also a major hub of storage auction information and community for auction-hunters throughout the country. That includes blog posts and the largest dedicated storage auction forum on the web.

Now the site has expanded its services north of the border. Canadians in 14 territories and provinces can now post their storage units up for sale and participate in online auctions.

Canadian members are also always welcomed and encouraged to join the community and share their experiences on the storage auction forum as well.

Membership at OnlineStorageAuctions.com is free and provides access to the following benefits:

— The ability to post, view and bid on storage auctions throughout Canada

— Access to the mobile version of the site for easy bidding and browsing on the go

— Access to the blog, a valuable resource with hundreds of posts on storage auction topics, including breaking news about the industry

— Access to the forum, which is the largest dedicated storage auction forum on the net and includes over 3,000 members

Storage auctions have been occurring in Canada for decades, but they’re quickly gaining traction thanks to the popularity of Storage Wars: Canada, an off-shoot of the popular A&E reality series.

Storage Wars: Canada airs on OLN and is the first Storage Wars spin-off to take place outside of the U.S.

With storage auctions taking center stage on the Canadian airwaves, it’s likely that auctions will gain in popularity. Now Canadians may gain access to the world’s most thorough online storage auction resource which will give you a definite leg up over the competition.

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Barry’d Treasure: Show Me the Monkey!

April 15, 2014

Naomi Luc

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Barry’d Treasure: Season 1, Episode 5: “Show Me the Monkey.”

Barry had the perfect car for a road trip. Or the worst car. It was a 1955 Ford with a glass bubble top. It gave a great view of the country, but was sweltering in the heat. We call it the “Jetson Mobile.” Car of the future. Maybe.

The Collector

Barry stated that the dealer he was working for chose to remain anonymous. Dealer gave Barry free reign to find something cool and one-of-a-kind.

Barry drove 13,000 miles from LA to Austin, Texas, to meet up with his friend Steve. He owned businesses all over Austin and knew the best collectors in town.

Barry: Just beautiful. My first Texas sunset. Let’s get out and smell it.

The Hunt

Barry told Steve he was looking for something really strange, really clever, cool, classic, timeless, elegant, and refined. Glad you’re not asking for the moon, Barry.

Steve was happy to help, but tonight he just wanted to grab a beer and tear it up. Barry was happy in oblige.

Barry: We’ve got tomorrow to worry about tomorrow.

The next day Barry and his new sidekick drove to meet Charles, a collector in Austin. Barry was very impressed by his museum quality collection.

Pristine antique guns. A carved turquoise native American bolo tie. The original wooden sculptures displayed as entrance to Coney Island. One of Napoleon’s dagger. One of General Custer’s original guns.

An animatronic monkey caught Barry’s eye. Put in smoke, wind it up, then it blows smoke through its mouth . Barry decided this was the item he had to acquire for the anonymous collector.

Barry: I actually think I’ve spotted the perfect item, but I really don’t like Charles prices. There’s got to be an angle I can work.

Barry wanted to know if there was anything to cut a deal. Charles showed him a knife that once belonged to a Sultan. It was made of ivory and gold. It had an emerald in its hilt, right on the turban to be exact.

Charles said there was an emerald that had once been in a sultan’s turban. The emerald was owned by Don, a collector who lived nearby. If Barry could make a deal happen for the emerald, he’d get the monkey as commission.

Barry: How hard can it be to get an emerald from a stranger?

The Sale

That was NOT a small gem. It was an 800 karat emerald! Holy Cow!!!

Don wasn’t going to part with it easy. The man liked guns. Charles showed him a self-priming flintlock, beautifully engraved, and made in London.

Don also saw a rare Tiffany lamp worth about 1.5 million. Mongolian suit of armor. Wax figures of The Last Supper.

Don chose to swap the emerald for the gun because he was a true-blue gun collector.

Barry dropped his sidekick back at Austin. Then began the long drive to LA, alone with his monkey (that sounds so wrong on so many levels). Who was the anonymous collector who would acquire the monkey?

Barry Weiss!

Barry and Mr. Monkey lived happily ever after! (Again, that sounds so messed up on so many levels.) Which of the three collectors do you think got the better deal?

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Storage Wars: Jarrod & Brandi Close Store

April 10, 2014

Naomi Luc

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Storage Wars: Season 5, Episode 7: “LBC U LTR.”

Jarrod finally decided to close his Long Beach store. He held a meeting with Brandi along with the staff. Some would keep their jobs. Others, well… not. Brandi stated that Jarrod held on to the store for a long as he could. Meeting adjourned. Employees took items out of the shelves to stock the Orange County store.

The beautiful graffiti wall was painted over in white. Closed sign placed on the door. It’s over. Sad day for Jarrod and Brandi.

Rene decided he was tired of dirty units. He was only bidding on clean lockers. Is there such a thing? Ivy frustrated at calls from home. Darrell wore a t-shirt advertising his new website. Advertisement always stated “Open 24/7. Brandi wondered what exactly was open 24/7.

Jarrod: He’s just saying his pants never close.

1^st Storage Unit

Fan, computer, wires, DVD player, towel, and boxes. Ivy wanted this locker because it was small and he could get home quickly. No one else showed much interest. Because it was junk! He won it for $150.

Ivy: At this rate, I’ll be sitting at the dinner table before the stove even gets turned on.

Ivy found a bike rack, bike parts, action figure, motorcycle coveralls, bowling ball, and jewelry.

He also discovered Velcro suits used for a game to where the player jumps onto a Velcro wall. Ivy took suits to Stacy at the fun company. She appraised the items at $700.

Ivy test-drove a suit and thew his body onto the Velcro wall. That might have caused a small earthquake somewhere. One problem. He could not get off the wall. Where did Stacy go?

2^nd Storage Unit

Picture frames, speaker box, tires, boxes, and a disgusting mattress. Bed bugs a definite no-go-no-bid for many. Rene however was not deterred and won for $725.

Rene found several Kiss Band dolls in their original boxes. Tons of action figures. He also found a Chucky doll and a Chucky’s bride doll. Rene was excited but Casey just found the dolls creepy.

Couple took the Chucky dolls to an expert. Rene held the Chucky doll and said:

Rene: Don’t kill me. I’m evil too. We are friends.

Oh, Rene. You need help on your jokes.

Rene with fingers crossed anticipated they were studio props. Expert found a manufacture’s tag. Dolls made after the film. As a pair, the dolls valued between $125-$150.

Laura Dotson let it slip to Rene that Jarrod’s Long Beach store had closed. Was that a smirk, Rene? Not cool. Dan Dotson took Laura aside and stated that was a secret. Oops. Too late. Rene without consideration approached Jarrod and asked him if he closed his store. Jarrod was not yet ready to reveal the truth.

This was not a classy move for Rene. At least Darrell knew to stay out of Jarrod’s business.

3^rd Storage Unit

Action toys, stroller, safe, and lots of bags. Jarrod wanted the safe for the unit, but Brandi did not see value in the mess of a locker. Darrell won at $225.

Jarrod and Brandi left empty-handed. He did feel relieve that the cat was out of the bag on the closing of the Long Beach. Time for them to go home.

Time for Darrell and Brandon to dig through their locker. Father and son team found a scooter, bags full of shoes, roller skates, and a lamp. The safe had no treasure, though.

Darrell: This locker is making me all itchy and bitchy.

Darrell retrieved a big black case. He opened the top lid. Air brushing equipment which “The Gambler” thought it was for tattoos. Brandon thought it was for something else. They took the case to Diana, a European body art expert.

Diana told them it was professional body art kit, top-of-the-line brand. Valued at $800. She tested the kit on Brandon. Sprayed his eyebrows and gave him a uni-brow. Fun-ny!

Profit Scorecard:

Rene Nezhoda & Casey Nezhoda: $4,400
Ivy Calvin: $1,150
Darrell Sheets: $890
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $0

How did you feel about Jarrod and Brand closing their store?

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Barry’d Treasure: Ghost Busters

April 8, 2014

Naomi Luc

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Barry’d Treasure: Season 1, Episode 4: “Birthday on the Bayou.”

Barry was in New Orleans to help celebrate “The Praline King” Kenny grandma’s 101 birthday bash. The party wasn’t until later that night. Barry and Kenny decided to enjoy a fun-filled New Orleans day.

The Collector

Barry had two goals. One, find a present for grandma. Two, get inside the secret room of an upscale antique store. What is so special about the collectibles inside this room? Who knows? Only a few select (or should I say elite few) were allowed entrance.

Barry sent Kenny into the antique store to scope the place. Kenny wore a receiver in his ear and a camera in his coat. The antique dealer showed Kenny artwork, snooker tables, music boxes, and silver. Kenny however was not allowed in back room.

The Hunt

Barry needed an item of interest to get him into that secret room. He brought an antique medical device used for smoke enemas. Gives a whole new meaning to – Blowing Smoke Up Your Ass!

Back in the day tobacco smoke was thought to have healing properties. Tell that to the Surgeon General today. It was a very collectible piece (so rare, seen only in books). Barry thought this smoke enema would be the key to get inside that secret room.

But first, a present for Kenny’s grandma! Probably shouldn’t give her the smoke gadget.

Duo split up to hunt. Kenny looked in stores while Barry consulted a psychic. She told him he was kind, generous, opinionated, and meant to be the father of three kids.

Barry: I have two. Is there one I should know about?

You tell us, Barry!

Psychic did not “know” what to give a 101 year-old woman. Barry asked Kenny’s uncle Donald for gift ideas. Donald was clueless.

Barry: Celeste is 101. She abused the gift of life.

Barry drove past a graveyard. Kenny spooked out of his mind and body. Barry decided to stop and help Kenny face his fears. Kenny anxious not to step foot inside that old cemetery. They walked around a bit. Kenny thought he saw something move. Let’s say Barry wasn’t that easily spooked. However, he wasn’t keen on staying long either.

Back to the gift hunt. Then the car broke down. Kenny thought a ghost jumped in the car. Barry fiddled under the hood. Kenny prayed. Barry turned the ignition. Car started.

Who you gonna call? Barry’s Ghost Busters!

Barry: He may have been praying, but I turned the key. We’ll call it a team effort.

It was time to head back to the antique store. Barry arrived in a Royal Royce. He showed the antique dealer his smoke enema. Did the antique dealer know what it was at first sight? Yep! That’s why they are a unique and high-end antique dealership.

The Success

The antique dealer was very interested in the antique medical device. He wanted to know the value. Barry’s answer? A peek inside the secret room

Agreed! Barry and Kenny went behind closed doors.

Barry: Sorry but cameras aren’t allowed inside. Hey, I never said that you guys would get into the secret room.

Tease!

Next stop, Grandma’s party. Barry greeted grandma and unveiled his present. A brass band! Dixie music, of course.

What rare collectibles do you think were behind the secret room?

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Storage Wars: Can You Hear Jaws?

April 7, 2014

Naomi Luc

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Storage Wars: Season 5, Episode 3: “For a Good Time Call…Ivy.”

Darrell honked at Rene on the drive to auction. Today’s lesson for Brandon: Physiological Warfare. Ivy decided today was going to be about having fun and messing with the others.

What is it with these players today?

Brandi talked Jarrod that maybe it was time to close Long Beach store. Jarrod wanted to save it by buying a good locker.

1^st Storage Unit

Bed set, Legos, suitcase, nightstand, dresser, ice chest, trash bags, and boxes. Ivy and Darrell about to bid war. Ivy used a little psychology himself. He told the security guard Darrell, who was riddled with tattoos, was a drug dealer. Security guard then distracted Darrell. Ivy won the locker for $275.

Ever notice how Ivy hardly pays much for a room? Bottom feeder.

Ivy found a sleeping bag, books, Play Station console, memory card, controller, DVDs, and a phone.

The telephone had a voice transformer along with DVDs for prank calls. He took the device to a professional prank caller. Is there such a profession and where can we all sign up? Prankster showed Ivy how the machine could alter a voice to sound like a woman or robot.

The machine in very good condition valued at $500.

Ivy: Forget about calling the pizza man, just deliver my $500.

2^nd Storage Unit

Vintage ham radios, bike, washer, shelves, shocks, old computer parts, hard hat, bottles, and flight jacket. Darrell had Brandon use some “physiological warfare” on the competition. It sounded more like a meet-and-greet time. Rene won the unit for $1,300.

Inside the locker, Rene found a thermo energy measurement device, more ham radios, old computers, multiple testing equipment, and earphones.

Unique items were meteorites.

The couple took the meteorites to Alan, an expert at UCLA. Some of the rocks were not from space, but rocks formed from the impact of a meteor. A few of the rocks possibly a few million years old.

Rene: I don’t need college. I went to the school of hard rocks…knocks? Meteorites?

Majority of the collection were too small for any real value. The large rock appraised at $1,000.

3^rd Storage Unit

Huge fish tank, pool pump, tools, wagon, vacuum, and lots of boxes. Jarrod really wanted this locker. Ivy rose the bid and dumped the locker on Jarrod who won at $3,000. Ouch!

Brandi was NOT happy.

Jarrod: I spent three grand on this unit. But it’s a small price to pay if I can save Long Beach and prove Brandi wrong.

You should know by now Jarrod, Brandi is never wrong. The couple found a drill, pet carrier, pool heater, raft and motor, back massager, glass octopus figurine, and sex toys. Ew!

Brandi opened a case to find a type of fish tracking device. The couple took it to Josh Jones, a researcher at an aquarium, to appraise the item.

Josh explained that the device was used to listen to sea creatures communicate underwater. It was missing the transmitter, but Josh had one and attached it to the device. He placed the transmitter inside a shark tank.

Jarrod and Brandi heard sounds of fish and stingrays. They even heard “Jaws;” well, not the real Jaws, but sharks in the tank. Very cool device however it was an older model valued at $300.

Not enough to save the Long Beach store.

Profit Scorecard:

Rene & Casey Nezhoda: $1,560
Ivy Calvin: 450
Darrell Sheets: $0
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: LOSS -$176

Do you think it’s time for Jarrod to throw in the towel and close the store?

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Storage Wars: King Darrell Reigns Supreme

April 2, 2014

Naomi Luc

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Storage Wars: Season 5, Episode 5: “The Return of the King of Montebello.”

Ivy hired someone to manage his store. Less stress he thought as he bought storage units. Rene not pleased to return to the same facility where his hired help backed his truck into a gate. Darrell proclaimed himself “King of Montebello.” Yes, he even wore a crown.

Brandi arrived solo. She drove her own truck. Now that was sexy! Jarrod arrived with his own truck for the Long Beach store. Two trucks. Same family. Not practical, but fun to watch.

1^st Storage Unit

Princess House crystal boxes, containers, plastic bags. Everyone bid on the locker, but Rene won it for $725.

The Princess House boxes all had crystal inside. Rene found stilettos and fancy underwear in another box. Don’t ask, we’re not.

Rene got very excited when he discovered a stripper pole.

Rene: Whatever we have to endure to find out what this is worth; I think we’ll just have to suffer through it.

Rene wanted to go to a stripper club for appraisal. Over Casey’s dead body. They went to a dance studio instead. The instructor showed them how to put it together and taught Casey a few dance, pole moves. Best unit ever for Rene.

The pole was only worth $200-$300. Rene decided they’d just keep it. Wishful thinking, German.

2^nd Storage Unit

Office chair, DVDs, leather suitcase, plastic containers, play mobile, Star Wars toys, Legos, toy car, and action figures. Rene and Darrell once again bid war but it was “King Darrell” who won it for $2,800.

This was a nerd haven locker. A Batmobile car toy, a Phantom car, tons of Star Wars toys and actions figures of Andre the Giant, Rob Zombie, Hulk, Spiderman, Captain America, and Thor. Plus a ton of comic books. Like I said, Nerd Haven.

Darrell set up all the toys in his warehouse on a forty-foot table. He had a toy expert come to look at everything. All told, the toys and comics were appraised at $40,000.

Wow!

Darrell: Now I’m the king of Montebello and Toy Land!

3^rd Storage Unit

Leather couch, cooler, purse, heater, spade, tool box, speakers, propane fuel, and air conditioner. Brandi really wanted this unit. So did Ivy. But a phone call from his new employee distracted Ivy. Brandi won the locker for $900.

Jarrod might not have liked the unit, but he happily helped Brandi sort through it. Now that’s love or an irritation. You decide.

The couple found a radio, a raft, an outdoor cooker, survival food, and a stuffed animal of a monkey. Inside a plastic container, Brandi found a deer’s head, some chicken bones, and weird voodoo items. Creepy!

Brandi wondered if maybe the items had been used for sacrificing virgins.

Jarrod: I feel like that’s kind of a waste.

Jarrod and Brandi took the most interesting of the voodoo items to a specialist. He told them it was from New Guinea and that it was a sacred flute. When the sound came out of the flute, it was believed it was the voice of an ancestral spirit.

While some similar pieces had been sold in the past for as much as much as $2 million; this piece was more of a souvenir valued at $150.

Profit Scorecard:

Darrell Sheets: $37,000
Ivy Calvin: $0
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: LOSS -$180
Rene Nezhoda & Casey Nezhoda: LOSS -$345

Do you think Brandi and Jarrod would do better to combine forces?

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Barry’d Treasure: European Naughty

April 1, 2014

Naomi Luc

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Barry’d Treasure: Season 1, Episode 3: “Big Vice Country.”

Barry was in Denver, Colorado. His companion for this trip was John. Barry owed John a favor for helping him win a Halloween costume.

John wanted extreme adventure on this trip. Barry would deliver.

The Collector

Barry went to meet Bill, a collector of Victorian vice. Advertisements for tobacco, liquor, and gambling items. One little collectible figurine made of brass could open her dress. Barry called her a “European Naughty.”

Bill had his eye on three vintage ads owned by Don who lived in Montana. He was a hard sale to part with his collection. Top price Bill was willing to pay was $25,000. Barry had his work cut out for him.

If Barry was successful, he would keep the “naughty.”

The Hunt

Barry spotted a ranch not far out of town. They stopped to give John a ride on a horse.

Barry: I promised Johnny a ride on a horse. And when I make a promise, I capital D-eliver.

The ranch operated by Jesse and Chelsey, true rodeo folk. It just so happened they had a rodeo to attend up in Montana. Barry offered them a ride.

Who could say “No” to Barry?

Conversation during the drive about the vehicles Barry has had the pleasure to drive. A tractor. Semi-truck. But not a Zamboni. Barry realized this lapse on his driving resume. Today they would stop at an ice rink.

Barry’s new mission – drive a Zamboni on ice. Everyone had fun at the ice rink, even John who could skate very well. Time for fun and games to end. Hit the road again. Barry drove his borrowed Land Rover into a snow bank. “The Collector” literally hit the snow. John suggested they use his skateboard on the back wheel for traction. It worked!

Rodeo folk thought Barry could use a makeover once they arrived in Montana. He was not dressed in “Cowboy” style. Barry bought a few western themed clothes to fit in at the rodeo.

Barry: I got Jesse here on the rodeo, and most importantly, I did it in style.

If only it looked like regular cowboy clothes, but you know Barry. He went way-out-there-eccentric. He said his goodbyes to Chelsey and Jesse after a day at the rodeo.

Enough distractions. Time to make a deal. Off to finally meet Don.

The Collector

Don had forgotten all his appointment with Barry. The girl friend said Don was gopher hunting… wait, that’s a thing? She took Barry and John and yep, he was shooting gophers.

Barry: First step in this negotiation: don’t get shot!

Wise move!

Don took Barry to look at his vintage ads. Barry picked the three Bill wanted and Don was not too happy. At first Barry tried to play it cool, but the negotiations were at a standstill. Barry decided to level with him.

Barry: Obviously my best strategy here is no strategy. I’m coming clean.

Don didn’t like Bill. He felt like he did all the work and collectors such as Bill just sat back and bought all the good stuff from him. He asked $31,500 for the ads.

Barry said Bill should get a loyalty discount at $25,000. Don reluctantly agreed knowing Bill would come back again for another piece. Done deal!

One “European Naughty” for Barry!

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Storage Wars: Darrell Shocked Himself

March 29, 2014

Naomi Luc

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Storage Wars: Season 5, Episode 4: “Operation: Intimidation.”

Ivy said today he was Mr. Un-Nice-Guy. Isn’t that everyday? It seemed no one wanted to play nice today as Darrell decided Brandon’s next lesson would be how to mess with Rene. Rene offered Brandon a job and called everyone amateurs.

Jarrod and Brandi’s day began with a mess when their truck driver hit a tree. Damage to the truck about $1,000. It looked as if this was going to be a very un-nice, messy day.

1^st Storage Unit

Electric wheel chair, clothes bag, stroller, table, wood furniture, totes, mattresses and boxes. Ivy won the unit for $350.

He found DVDs, vintage jewelry, desk and dresser, and a small, locked bank. Ivy hoped there might be silver and gold inside. Wishful thinker.

Ivy took the bank to a locksmith. The locksmith informed him it was an old children’s bank. He opened it in under two minutes. No gold, just coins.

Bright side? The bank itself was worth $2,000.

Ivy: It’s party time!

2^nd Storage Unit

Rack of clothes, old computer, keyboard, artwork, tripod, hard metal case, trash bags, and boxes.

Darrell and Rene bid war. Darrell outwitted the German and won at $1,200.

Darrell: I hope Brandon was taking notes, because that is how you mess with Rene.

Darrell found several containers full of surgical, stainless steel utensils. He also found a Louis Vuitton bag and a doctor’s bag full of papers and…Viagra.

Darrell: I don’t need Viagra. I already have a boner for this unit.

The less said about that the better.

Darrell opened up more boxes and found tools, CDs, photos, books, and Rolex watches. Duo then found a mystery medical box. Darrell guessed it might be a fancy marital aide. They took it a sexual therapy expert.

She told them it was Fluvita from the 20’s or 30’s. She valued it at between $300-$400. The mechanism sent electric shocks to stimulate pleasure to the body.

Darrell tried it on his foot. Yeah, he shocked himself. I think he burned some flesh too. Ew!

3^rd Storage Unit

Bed, vase, computer, fan, lamps, tool box, DVDs, folding table, fish tank and boxes. Everyone started bidding on this unit. Ivy tried to intimidate everyone but Brandi wasn’t phased. She won the unit for $3,400.

Brandi found an IKEA chair in an unopened box. Jarrod found a box of Disney princess collectables. The locker also had, a dresser, nightstand, washer, driver, and dining room chair.

Jarrod opened a box and saw brand new, expensive knives. He thought the blades would sell great at the Long Beach store.

Brandi: I don’t think you can actually sell knives in Long Beach, because you might be accessory to murder.

Oh, my!

Jarrod insisted on taking the fish tank to appraisal. Aquarium store just a stroll from their thrift shop. The fish tank was only worth $250. Jarrod took a stroll back to his thrift store with the fish tank and a very long face.

Profit Scorecard:

Darrell Sheets: $11,030
Ivy Calvin: $2,650
Rene & Casey Nezhoda: $0
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: LOSS $-460

What do you think Jarrod and Brandi’s strategy should be to get back on top?

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Storage Wars: Jarrod Smokes Brandi

March 28, 2014

Naomi Luc

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Storage Wars: Season 5, Episode 3: “Nerds of the Round Table.”

Jarrod said if they didn’t win a locker soon, they wouldn’t be in the game much longer. Brandi urged him to be smart, not reckless. That woman has brains and looks.

Ivy declared he was on a hot streak. Rene played mind games with Darrell via text. At the parking lot, Rene gave Darrell a hug. Not a bromance. “The Gambler” warned Rene one more touch – he’d punch. I’d watch out if I were you Rene.

1^st Storage Unit

Fan, trashcan, cooler, chair, audio equipment, furniture basketballs, sport shoes, golf clubs, boxes and mouth moisturizer. Really? Mouth moisturizer? Weird.

Darrell wanted Brandon to learn how to have warm fuzzy feelings for a good locker. Brandon took point on and bid war with Rene. The kid won at $500.

Darrell and Brandon found a Bissell vacuum, school supplies, and books. Darrell found a breastplate, helmet, and foam sword inside a rubber container. Darrell tried on the helmet and his hair was caught on the chain. He couldn’t get the helmet off.

Brandon: Just pull, you ain’t got that much hair left anyways.

Not very sympathetic, Brandon.

Darrell and Brandon took the armor to LARP (Live Action Role Playing) expert, Walter. He said the armor would be allowed for LARPing, however it’s costume armor. Not genuine medieval wear. Walter valued it at $400.

Darrell and Brandon decided to have some fun and joined the LARP game in progress. Darrell “Braveheart” won the battle.

2^nd Storage Unit

Chair, couch, step ladder, lamp, pool cue, microwave, Wii, DJ Hero 2, television, surround system and boxes. Everyone was interested in this unit. Jarrod and Brandi won it for $1,000.

Jarrod found a set of four patio chairs. Brandi discovered beer pong equipment.

Brandi: This definitely looks like a party locker, but if we don’t start making some money, the party’s over.

Jarrod found what looked like a flame thrower. A gas tank near which attached to the item. The “Young Guns” took the contraption to Ryan, an special effects expert. He informed them it was a portable fog gun with Co2 tank. It’s value at $1,000. Did it work? Just ask Brandi. Jarrod smoked her!

3^rd Storage Unit

Table saw, refrigerator, speakers, tires, old TV, pictures, bike, craftsmen tools, fishing rod, musical instruments, plastic bags and boxes. Darrell and Rene butted heads again. Darrell inflated the bid which forced Rene to pay $1,300.

Rene and Casey found a coat rack, chop saw, drill, helmet and pool table. Rene opened a plastic container and found laser device. He guessed it might be for forensic science.

The couple took the laser device to Don, a forensic science professor. He told them it was a light source that produced different colors of light for examination of evidence. Don valued it at $2,500.

Rene: Maybe I should mess with Darrell at every auction.

Profit Scorecard:

Rene & Casey Nezhoda: $3,700
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $700
Darrell Sheets: $365
Ivy Calvin: $0

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