Ep 3. British Invasion
- TV-14
- September 3, 2013
- 21 min
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6.0 (15)
In Storage Wars: Texas season 3 episode 3, named British Invasion, the buyers are back at it again, bidding on abandoned storage units in hope of finding hidden treasures and making a profit. This time they are in San Antonio, Texas and are greeted with a unit that has a British twist. The unit is filled with items that reflect British culture and history, from flags and vintage toys to tea sets and books. The buyers are eager to see what else they can find.
The first buyer to make a bid is Victor, who sees potential in the unit. He believes that the vintage toys and dolls will fetch a good price and decides to take a chance on the unit. Next is Jenny, who sees the potential in some of the furniture pieces, especially the antique tea set. She feels that she can get a good profit by selling it to a collector. The third buyer, Mary, is hesitant at first but decides to take a risk and make a bid for the unit.
As they start to dig through the items, they are surprised to find that there are more items than they originally thought. It turns out that the previous owner was an avid collector of all things British and had amassed a large collection over the years. The buyers find items such as vintage sports memorabilia, antique books, and even a suit of armor.
As they continue to dig through the unit, the buyers start to realize that some of the items are valuable and rare. They become more determined to find the hidden gems. Ginny strikes gold when she discovers a rare antique vase worth thousands of dollars. Mary finds a vintage book that she believes will fetch a good price and Victor uncovers a vintage Beatles poster that will be a hit with collectors.
However, not everything is easy. The buyers face challenges such as items that are difficult to transport, items that require restoration, and items that are not as valuable as they originally thought. Nevertheless, they persevere and work hard to make a profit.
The episode features interesting trivia about British culture and history, especially related to the items found in the unit. The buyers are competitive as usual but also work together when needed. They offer tips and advice to each other and share their expertise.
In the end, the buyers discover that the British Invasion unit was profitable for some and disappointing for others. However, they all agree that it was an exciting and unique experience. The episode leaves viewers with a sense of wonder and curiosity about the hidden treasures that might be found in storage units.