Ep 11. Swollen Profits
- TV-14
- August 19, 2012
- 21 min
In season 3, episode 11 of Storage Hunters, titled "Swollen Profits," the action kicks off when our dynamic cast of treasure hunters are looking to score big during an auction in Santa Ana, California. This episode begins with a bang as the bidders arrive at the storage unit facility to try and secure the most profitable deal of the day. As always, the competition is fierce between the regulars, including Brandon and Lori Bernier, Jesse McClure, T-Money, Brandon Sheets, and Scott and Chrissy Tassone.
The first unit up for auction is a pretty average-looking unit that doesn't pique the interest of most of the bidders. But Brandon Bernier sees something that the others don't and decides to take a gamble on it. Meanwhile, T-Money and Brandon Sheets are both interested in an adjacent unit that's chock-full of furniture and potential valuables. They both put in some solid bids, but only one can come out on top.
Next up is a unit that seems like an absolute goldmine at first glance. It's packed full of what appear to be high-end electronics and gadgets, but as the bidders start to dig through the clutter, they realize that something smells fishy. Scott and Chrissy Tassone are convinced that it's a dud and drop out of the bidding early, but Brandon Bernier is convinced that there's something valuable hiding in plain sight. In the end, Brandon's intuition pays off big time, but not before he has to face off against some intense bidding from Jesse McClure.
The final unit up for auction is an odd one--it's a storage locker filled entirely with medical equipment and supplies. It's not the kind of thing most people would want to bid on, but T-Money sees something that the others don't and decides to take a chance. He goes toe-to-toe with Brandon Sheets in this round, and it's anyone's game until the very end.
Throughout the episode, we see the cast members haggling, bickering, and trying to outsmart each other, all while fielding taunts and barbs from their competitors. Some of them fare better than others--we see Brandon Bernier score big on some units while striking out on others, and T-Money prove that sometimes you have to think outside the box to win big.
As always, there are a few surprises and twists along the way, as well as some hilarious moments and classic one-liners from our favorite treasure hunters. Overall, this episode of Storage Hunters is a thrilling and entertaining ride from start to finish, full of drama, excitement, and unexpected treasures.