A&E’s Storage Wars Canada is the first spin-off of the original reality television series Storage Wars franchise filmed outside of the US.
Premise is the same: Follow a group of buyers who look to strike it big by buying storage units at auctions after rent is defaulted. The Canadian players are experienced however they appear as a mixed nut of American knock-offs.
Auctioneer Don Reinhart
Don has 48 years of self-taught experience conducting auctions since 1965. His motto: “If you don’t play the rules my way, you don’t play.” Well, that sounds more like a New Yorker. He was born into a family of auctioneers, so the auction scene is in his blood. But seriously, he’s as old as Christmas!
Follow him on Twitter @SWCDonReinhart.
Roy Dirnbeck – “The Instigator”
He likes to mess with players and has deep pockets, plays dirty tricks, and intimidates. Roy owns a successful courier company. His motto, “You know what Canada, start paying your bills or I’m gonna own your sh–!” Roy states that he’s not interested in dealing with garbage.
Follow him on Twitter @InstigatorRoy.
Ursula Stolf – “The Knock Out”
She has a successful online business of reselling high-end fashion and accessories. Ursula’s late father introduced her to the storage auction business when she was a child. Her motto, “Don’t tell me I can’t, ’cause I can, and don’t tell me don’t, ’cause I will.” She’s got the attitude and love for fashion same as the New York duo Candy Olsen and Courtney Wagner. She cute, has a toned body, and she’s fun!
Follow her on Twitter @UrsTheKnockOut.
Cindy Hayden and Rick Coffill – “The Veterans”
Both have 15 years in the auction business and own a thrift store, Storage Treasures, in which they like to fill with high-end antiques and collectibles. Her motto, “I’m usually a good girl, but if you cross that line at an auction, I’m coming after you.” Both will use dirty tactics if needed to win a locker. She the tough gal and he’s the quiet one.
Follow them on Twitter @TheVeteransx2.
Paul and Bogart Kenny – “The High Roller and The Kid”
Father and son team. Paul was a professional poker player for three decades. He used his winnings to create a successful side business of buying and selling collectibles. His motto, “My wife tells me not to be caustic, sarcastic, or demeaning to anybody today. Sometimes I make it through the day, sometimes I don’t.” Paul now mentors his son Bogart the tricks of the trade, but the two disagree about everything.
Follow Paul on Twitter at @highrollerpaul.
Follow Bogart on Twitter at @thekidbogart.
Update: After seeing over a dozen episodes, this is the most fun cast as a collective than all of the Storage Wars shows. Canadians are a riot. You have to see them in action via the internet in America.
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