Storage Wars: Season 1, Episode 9: “The Collector’s Last Stand.”
Dave wanted antiques. Barry, as a collector, wanted to see something he’s never seen before. Darrell wanted a small storage unit in which the merchandise could fit in his pick-up truck. Brandi wanted Jarrod not to spend all their money. Jarrod wanted to spend all their money.
1st Storage Unit
Vintage matchbook collection, boxes, and plastic bins. Dave and Darrell were out. Jarrod bid, but Brandi’s stare hit him to his bones.
Brandi: I’m all for taking chances, but… wait, no I’m NOT!
Jarrod backed off and Barry took the locker for $375. “The Collector” had a ton of boxes and bins to sort through. Barry felt more like a scavenger. He found a type of locked cupboard. He borrowed the facilities hand saw and broke the blade. Oops! Next try, bolt cutters. Opened the doors and… junk.
Barry did find a flask with a small circular door in the middle. Huh? It’s a “pocket spittoon” for spitting. Ew! Dated back to 1840s. Appraisers couldn’t agree on its value. Barry decided to keep it because it was unique. He is after all, a collector.
Barry: Obscure items like this portable spittoon are the reason I got into collecting in the first place.
2nd Storage Unit
Wheel chair, walker, quality furniture, and boxes. Dave called the merchandise “mediocre” but only because he was interested in the locker.
Darrell was out, too heavy a load. Jarrod and Dave were both in, but Jarrod had a $1,400 cap. Dave won at $1,450.
Dave: I just over paid for a unit to prove a point. You’re gonna get run over, if you’re in my way.
“The Mogul” had the merchandised sorted at his store. His unique find 
were five antique canes. At appraisal, one was a walking stick with a whale’s tooth as the handle. One ordinary cane. One plantation cane in good condition. One cane with a walrus tusk. One folk art cane with carvings. Valued at $150-$250 per cane.
Dave: Looks like I broke some spirits, again; and made some money, again.
Quote then proceeded by an evil giggle (couldn’t really call it an evil laugh). Dave mentioned his father gave him a whooping every once in a while. That was an interesting bit of insight into his personal life. Apparently his father’s disciplines did not cover how to be kind or polite to others.
3rd Storage Unit
Box of shoes, garden pot, and garbage bags. Darrell was interested when he saw the expensive tennis shoes. As he bid, so did Dave just to drive up the price.
Darrell, also a seasoned auction hunter, outsmarted Dave. At $400 he acted as though he was ready to drop the unit on Dave. Then he placed the final bid at $450. Dave would not take the chance of getting stuck with the locker, so he quit.
Darrell: We played chicken, and look who flinched. He may think he’s a master, but he can’t win them all.
What Darrell found in that small storage unit were clothes in the garbage bags, a few tools, and an oil painting that came apart. Darrell stopped dead in his tracks and looked at his son. What did he find behind the painting?
MONEY!!!
Counted the stash. Total – $1,750! You would normally look behind a piece of art work to see if it has a certificate of authenticity. However, it’s not uncommon to find money or hidden historical documents behind a piece of art.
Jarrod and Brandi reflected on how Dave kept them from winning a locker by $50.
Brandi: I totally want to kick Dave’s ass. At all cost.
Atta girl, Brandi!
Profit Scorecard:
Dave Hester: $3,500
Darrell Sheets: $1,300
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $0
Barry Weiss: LOSS -$375
Have you found anything stashed behind a piece of art or frame?
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