Ep 8. Crate Expectations

Baggage Battles season 2 episode 8, titled "Crate Expectations," follows auction specialists Mark, Billy and Laurence as they travel to Brimfield, Massachusetts to bid on abandoned storage lockers that may contain valuable antiques and collectibles. In this episode, the team uncovers an unusual item hidden in a crate and must determine its value before it goes to auction.

The episode begins with the team arriving at the Brimfield Antique Show, one of the largest antique fairs in the world. Mark, Billy and Laurence are on the lookout for storage lockers that have been abandoned or left unpaid for. They hope to find valuable items that can be sold for a profit at auction.

The trio visits several storage units, examining the contents of each to determine if they're worth bidding on. They come across an antique chest that may contain valuable items, as well as a locker filled with vintage airline memorabilia. However, it's a large crate that catches their attention the most.

The crate is massive and seems to have been left untouched for many years. The team works together to open it, using crowbars and hammers to pry it open. Inside, they find a collection of rare and unique items that leave them stunned.

Among the items in the crate is a vintage jukebox, a set of antique dolls, and a collection of vintage trains. However, it's a strange-looking item that they find at the bottom of the crate that mystifies them the most. It's a wooden sculpture of an unusual creature that they've never seen before.

As the team tries to determine the value of the wooden sculpture, they are approached by several interested parties who want to purchase the item. However, Mark, Billy and Laurence know that they need to do their research before they can make any deals.

They consult with several experts in the antique world, hoping to identify the creature sculpture and learn more about its potential value. As they make their way through the antique fair, they encounter a range of characters, each with their own unique expertise and opinions about the mysterious sculpture.

Ultimately, the team must decide whether to sell the sculpture or keep it for their own collection. Along the way, they face many challenges and obstacles, including other bidders who are trying to outbid them at the auction.

Baggage Battles season 2 episode 8 is an entertaining and exciting episode that showcases the unique challenges and thrills of the auction world. With its mix of historical knowledge, humor, and suspense, it's sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and leave them wondering what other treasures the team will uncover in their quest for hidden riches.