Storage Wars is a popular reality TV series that follows professional buyers who bid on storage units hoping to find rare and precious items. The reality show has had its fair share of iconic moments in previous seasons, like bidders uncovering a unit full of comic books and action figures in mint condition, an art collection valued at $300,000, and a complete collection of My Little Pony items worth almost $1,000. The series also boasts ratings success, with its season 2 premiere drawing in 5.1 million total viewers.
This summer, collectors and antique enthusiasts are in for a treat as Storage Wars is set to return with a new season, expanding from a traditional half-hour to an hour-long format. The ten-part series will highlight teams of bidders hunting for valuable repossessed storage units that they can transform into big profits. Before the show airs its 16th season, hereâs a look back at some of the biggest moments in Storage Wars Season 15:
Rene Nezhoda makes a dainty discovery
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Thanks to his bubbly personality, Rene Nezhoda is among the showâs fan favorites. In episode four, titled âPerm-anently Fulle,â Nezhoda found dainty kitchen items, sewing items, and jewelry-making accessories amounting to over $1,500 in value, marking another win in his long history of bids on the show.
While Nezhoda has certainly seen success on our screens, beyond Storage Wars, heâs also been making his mark in professional poker. In fact, he and his wife, Casey, are currently ambassadors for ACR Poker, the leading online poker platform in the US that provides access to high-stakes tournaments. He has competed in online and offline tournaments, including ACR Pokerâs Heads-Up Party. Last year, he participated in a major high-stakes poker tourney, finishing 123rd at the World Series of Poker Main Event and earning $100,000.
Kenny Crossley cautiously bids in the woods
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In episode 18, the professional bidders visited Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains of California to look for new deals. Kenny Crossleyâs comedic delivery makes this episode stand out, especially since he was constantly worried about cougars and wild animals. Despite feeling uneasy about the woods nearby, Crossley found several unique finds, including Christmas decorations and fancy lamps. Aside from being well-loved by the showâs fans for his affable personality, Crossley is also making a name for himself in music. He has been producing music for more than 10 years, according to his AirBit profile. He also has a podcast called The Kennydoitâs Podcast, where he covers various topics, from sports and politics to supernatural experiences.
Dusty Riach uncovers vintage TV memorabilia
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In episode five, Dusty Riach and his girlfriend scored a jackpot after discovering several vintage collectibles and memorabilia from the 1950s American sitcom âI Love Lucy.â Aside from these collectorsâ items, the couple also found other valuable goods like jewelry, watches, and silver coins. Overall, Riach uncovered items that had over $4,000 in value â talk about finding a treasure trove in unexpected places! Like Crossley, Riach has also ventured into music outside the auction world, where he served as the keyboardist for The World Alive, a metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona. He still had some overlap with bidding, however â Riach toured worldwide with the band while buying and selling items across Europe before entering the show.
Brandi Passante goes on fire in “San Brandi-dino”
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Brandi Passante is an iconic personality on Storage Wars, thanks to her entertaining bidding skills. Season 15 even had an episode named after her, titled âSan Brandi-dino!â This thirteenth episode featured Passante’s excitement over expanding her brand in San Bernardino, where she found several car parts and firefighter equipment, which amounted to almost $3,000. Beyond Storage Wars, she also starred in a 2014 TV show called âBrandi and Jarrod: Married to the Job,â which is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. The reality TV series followed Passante and her ex-husband, Jarrod Schulz, as they managed a second-hand store. After their separation, Passante worked with nonprofits like âWomenâs Own Worthâ, helping the charity organization raise over $100,000 in 2019.
Storage Wars season 15 is filled with memorable moments and personalities, valuable collectorsâ items, and exciting bidding wars that left viewers on the edge of their seats. With season 16 just around the corner, fans of the show can expect more thrill as episodes become longer.
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