Ep 11. Surf's Up

In season 1, episode 11 of Storage Hunters, titled "Surf's Up," the bidders head to the beach town of Huntington Beach, California. The episode opens with a brief introduction to the bidders, including tough guy Brandon Bernier, his optimistic wife Lori, and their rival bidder, Jesse McClure.

As they arrive at the storage unit facility, the bidders are greeted with a large container marked "Surfboards." The prospect of potentially valuable surfboards has the bidders buzzing with anticipation. They all bid on the unit, with Brandon and Lori ultimately winning.

Inside the unit, the couple finds a large collection of surfboards, along with some other random items like an old turntable and an electric guitar. They start to assess the surfboards, trying to identify any valuable brands or designs. Meanwhile, Jesse has his eye on another unit filled with musical instruments. He bids against a new bidder, a young man who calls himself "The Duke." Jesse manages to secure the unit, and inside finds a variety of instruments including a banjo, a violin, and a didgeridoo.

Back at Brandon and Lori's unit, the couple has come across a surfboard that they believe could be worth thousands of dollars. They carefully pack up the boards, hoping for a big payout when they take them to a collector. But their excitement is short-lived when they come across a note from the previous owner, informing them that the valuable surfboard was stolen and needs to be returned to its rightful owner.

Meanwhile, Jesse has discovered a vintage accordion in his musical instrument unit, and he thinks it could be worth a lot of money. He takes it to an expert, who confirms that it's worth more than he thought. Jesse also has a surprise in store for Brandon and Lori - he's bought them a gift to thank them for helping him out on a previous auction.

As the episode wraps up, the bidders head back to the auction house to sell their finds. Brandon and Lori are disappointed to learn that some of their surfboards are not as valuable as they had hoped, but they still make a decent profit overall. Jesse has a successful auction as well, with his vintage accordion fetching a high price.

Ultimately, "Surf's Up" is a fun and exciting episode of Storage Hunters, with plenty of interesting finds and intense bidding wars. With valuable surfboards, musical instruments, and a surprise gift, it's a must-watch for fans of the show.