How Did Big Sis from Auction Hunters Die?

Robin Nomik Matte, better known by reality show lovers as “Big Sis,” passed away in May. The memorial was kept private and personal among her friends and family. Most fans didn’t know anything had even happened — until the season opener for Auction Hunters ran a brief memorial segment. Update: Robin’s sister Lucinda asked us…

Remembering Big Sis

Robin Matte, aka “Big Sis”, was a beloved part of Auction Hunters, but that was just part of her identity. She was also the real-life big sister to her family, and I had the pleasure of speaking with one of her siblings, Lucinda Bennett, to clear the air about Big Sis and give some closure…

Is Auction Hunters Fake?

Dave Hester from Storage Wars slapped a lawsuit against A&E that spawned a controversy. Dave claimed producers of the show “salt” the units with unique items to enhance the entertainment value of the show. Layman terms – Dave claims the show is fake. If Storage Wars’ lockers were and are salted by producers, then the…

Carolyn Giannelli From Auction Hunters

The newest cast member of Auction Hunters, Carolyn Giannelli has been the subject of much speculation since her arrival on the show. An Anaheim Hills resident, Carolyn graduated high school in 2003 and since attended Mt. SAC in Walnut, California. She’s now involved in the auction hunting and resale business, and first appeared on Auction…