Ep 7. Dropping Anchor

In season 5 episode 7 of Storage Hunters, titled "Dropping Anchor," the familiar cast of characters is back to bid on the contents of abandon storage units. The episode begins with the auctioneer announcing that the first unit up for bid contains a mystery item that will be revealed later. This immediately piques the interest of the bidders and the bidding heats up, quickly surpassing the $1,000 mark.

The bidding takes a surprising turn when newcomer, Shana, jumps in with a bold bid of $2,000. The other bidders, including seasoned veterans Jesse, T-Money, and Brandon, stare in disbelief as Shana remains unfazed. The bidding war continues until Shana emerges as the winner, much to the chagrin of the others.

The next unit up for bid contains a number of old fishing nets and equipment. While some of the bidders are turned off by the niche contents, Brandon sees potential and makes a winning bid. Upon closer inspection, he discovers a vintage fishing reel that he believes could be worth a significant amount of money.

The mystery item from the first unit is revealed to be an ATM machine, further fueling the competitive spirit of the bidders. T-Money and Jesse are particularly enthusiastic about the possibility of finding cash inside the machine, but their excitement quickly fades when they realize it has already been emptied.

The next unit up for bid holds a few surprises. Jesse thinks he recognizes a set of vintage speakers and eagerly bids on the unit. He is disappointed to find that the speakers are not the valuable ones he thought they were, but is pleasantly surprised to uncover a bag of silver coins and a unique piece of vintage furniture.

Another unit up for bid contains a variety of unusual items, including a vintage cash register and a collection of antique jewelry. T-Money is quickly outbid on this unit by Brandon, who is impressed by the potential value of the jewelry.

As the episode progresses, tensions begin to rise between the bidders. Shana makes a series of bold bids and accusations that rubs some of the other bidders the wrong way, while Brandon's aggressive bidding style starts to wear on Jesse's nerves.

In the final moments of the episode, the bidding reaches new heights as the bidders compete for a unit that appears to contain nothing but old boxes. However, when they start digging through the boxes, they uncover a valuable collection of vintage music memorabilia that sends the bidding into overdrive.

In the end, it's anyone's guess as to who will come out on top. "Dropping Anchor" is a thrilling episode of Storage Hunters that highlights the competitive spirit and unpredictable nature of storage unit auctions.