Storage Wars: Season 1, Episode 12: “Auction Royale.”
Darrell set to gamble on lockers. Jarrod told Brandi to pick the locker and he would buy it. Barry felt like a fish out of water in Vegas. Dave attended two different storage auctions before the other players even got out of bed.
Brandon told Barry about it, who was curious to see how well Dave scored. Did you really think Dave was interested in sharing anything with anyone? He wasn’t about to say a word as though he kept some Queen’s secrets to ruling a kingdom.
Gimme a break.
1st Storage Unit
Several items wrapped in moving blankets. Too much of a risk and mystery. Only Darrell would gamble on this unit. Dave offered the olive branch to not bid and then what did he do? Dave bid on the locker and said:
Dave: The devil made me do it.
You know you want to say it…
Darrell: Dave Hester keeping his word is like a bird turd falling on your birthday cake.
Darrell won at $175. He and Brandon unraveled the moving blankets and 
underneath – cheap ass furniture! They both tore the furniture to shreds. One box contained heavy purple vases. Appraiser stated they were Moser vases from 1980s.
Alexander mineral is placed in the glass which gave the crystal the purple hue. Entire collection valued at $3,000-$3,200. Looks like Brandon will buy his dad lunch because he bet the small vase itself wasn’t worth more than $5. It was worth $500 alone! Good thing the father-son team didn’t smash the crystal as they did the furniture.
2nd Storage Unit
Train wreck of a mess. Boxes tossed about, rubber bins, garbage bags, bar stools, candy machine, luggage, and miscellaneous items. Jarrod and Barry made a play, but at $350 it was too much for Jarrod.
Barry: It looks like this one was a little too rich for Jarrod’s and Brandi’s blood. That’s where Social Security gives me the edge.
When Barry returned to the locker he took one look – daunting to say the least. It’s easy to buy but hard to sort through. He dug through each bag, box, and bin. Anything unique? A Green Stamp electric sign.
For those unfamiliar with green stamps – customers would receive them at retail stores or gas stations as part of a reward program. You could then buy products off of a catalog if you had enough stamps. Green stamps were issued during the 1930s-1980s. But was the sign worth anything? Nope. Just wall decoration.
3rd Storage Unit
Mattress and sofa blocked view from rest of the locker. Darrell vs Jarrod but “The Gambler” stated he would rather spend his money at the casinos. Jarrod won at $200. Unclear what exactly was in locker.
Once he removed the mattress and sofa he found a crib. Brandi found some 
household items and a plastic bag full of CASINO CHIPS! Make that $500 worth.
Jarrod: What can I say? Brandi had a feeling on this unit and it paid off.
Brandi wanted to spend a night out on the town. She put on a little black dress and Jarrod wore black shorts (yeah, that’s considered dressed up for him).
Profit Scorecard:
Darrell Sheets: $3,025
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $512
Barry Weiss: LOSS -$350
Both Darrell and Jarrod took risks on buying storage units in which they could not see the merchandise; would you?
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