Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 9: “Old Tricks, New Treats.”
Auction held in Inglewood, California.
Guest appearances made by Ivy Calvin, and partners Mike Karlinger and Herb Brown. Darrell Sheets was absent.
On the drive, Jarrod commented to Brandi how they only had $2000 to spend. Both agreed to revert to their old “bid broke” tricks and tactics.
1st Storage Unit
Mattresses, furniture, bed frame, bikes, old couch, and boxes. Barry wore “gadget lights” (don’t ask) over his glasses. He said the room looked better with the lights off. Yep, it was an “eh” locker.
Herb vs. Jarrod on this swap meet locker, but Jarrod wasn’t in it to win it. He just wanted to drain the bottom feeder’s money. Herb won the locker for $350.
Inside the unit, Herb and Mike found about 100 DVDs, few goblets with gold trim, and approximately 400 CDs in boxes. Portable gambling table they would keep. That’s not how you turn a profit, guys.
They did find an musical instrument in like-new condition. Had it appraised and discovered it was an Ovation Mandolin. Fiberglass body with on-board electronics made around the mid-1960s. Valued between $2,000-$2,100. Not bad for the guppy duo.
2nd Storage Unit
Aquarium, refrigerator, dark furniture, file cabinet, and a few boxes. What was Barry’s take on the storage unit?
Barry: You know… I wish I could un-see some things.
Me too, Barry. Bid started at $5. Ivy won at $200. He found a huge half seashell in the back of the locker. Thought it could be worth some real money. Only in your dreams, Ivy. He took the half seashell to the Natural History Museum.
Curator stated it looked like it originated from the tropical southwest Pacific, but without any providence of its origin, and with only half a shell.. it was, well, worthless. Clam shut that dream of big money.
3rd Storage Unit
Bed frames, dressers, rubber containers, and more. Jarrod and Brandi initiated their old bid broke tricks and tactics.
Brandi: Do you smell that?
Jarrod: Junky furniture. Stinks. Not for us.
They both need to take acting classes. Ivy vs. Jarrod. Every time Ivy bid a $50 increment, Jarrod immediately raised $50. Ivy, irked, just walked away. Jarrod won the unit at $900.
4th Storage Unit
Boxes, boogie board, trash bags, furniture, televisions, old trunk, and everything else under the sun.
Jarrod was once again up to his old “trash talk against this unit” tricks. Bid started at $300. Herb and Mike were immediately out of their price pond. Jarrod bid lightening fast. Won the unit for $1000.
Jarrod: Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Just knocking them down.
Brandi: Looks like our old strategies worked in our favor. We still got it.
They gave each other a love fist tap – aw!
After unloading all the merchandise from both lockers into their new store; Jarrod and Brandi knew they would make a nice profit. Leather chairs, dining set, electronics, refrigerator, stove, bedroom furniture, and then some.
Jarrod: We’re better when we’re broke.
Couldn’t agree with you more, Jarrod.
Profit Scorecard:
Herb Brown & Mike Karlinger: $2,650
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $2,600
Ivy Calvin: $271
Barry Weiss: $0
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