Ep 11. Wine Country
- TV-14
- August 18, 2013
- 20 min
In Storage Hunters season 4 episode 11 titled Wine Country, the cast heads to Napa Valley, California, where they compete against one another and local bidders to see who can win the most lucrative storage unit auctions. The stakes are high, and tensions run even higher as the pack of competitive bidders vies for the best deals on the best storage units in the area.
The show begins with auctioneer Sean Kelly setting up the storage unit auction in a beautiful vineyard backdrop. The bidding begins for the first storage unit up for grabs. It contains what seems to be vintage wine bottles, old wine barrels, and antique glassware. The bidders are in high spirits and clearly, everyone wants to get their hands on the items in the unit. However, as the bidding goes higher, a war of words begins between the buyers.
The second unit on the block is a pristine, organized space filled with vintage furniture and rare antiques. The bids go up fast, as an antique piano in the corner catches the eye of one of the bidders. The excitement of the auction heightens once again as the bidders fight to snag the contents of the well-organized unit.
The third unit up for auction is a bit of a mystery. Covered in a dark plastic wrap, the bidders can only speculate as to what treasures might be hidden inside. Speculation is rife, with some hoping that the plastic wrap means that the unit contains high-value antiques. Others think it might be a storage unit filled with old newspapers, magazines, and other print media. As they slowly rip off the plastic wrap, the bidders are relieved to see that the unit is packed wall-to-wall with brand new wine barrels. It's quite the surprise, but the bidders are not disappointed. They've struck gold once again.
The fourth unit on the auction block houses the usual suspects such as old furniture, tools, gym equipment, and bike parts. However, there's a surprise waiting for the bidders here too, as they find a locked case inside. They can't wait to know what's inside, but there's no key, and so they have to break it open. What they find inside is a unique, hand-carved wooden statue that looks to be worth a lot more than the original asking price for the unit.
As the auction wraps up, the bidders tally up their winnings, and the competition between them reaches new heights. The cast even visits some of Napa's wineries to celebrate the day's victory with wine and good food, until the next round of storage auctions.
Overall, Storage Hunters season 4 episode 11 titled Wine Country, is a prime example of the excitement and unpredictability of storage unit auctions. With high stakes and even higher emotions, the bidders quickly fall into a competitive frenzy, making it a riveting watch for anyone seeking to get into the storage unit auction game.