There’s some serious money to be made when it comes to Storage Wars.
The long-running A&e reality TV series first debuted in 2010 and has gone on for 14 seasons, and follows the buyers and auctioneers involved in storage units left unpaid after three months. The contents inside are sold by an auctioneer as a single lot of items in cash-only auctions. Before the auction begins, the buyers are given five minutes to inspect the contents from the doorway.
When all is said and done, the winning buyer gets to go through the lockers, and we learn about each of the storage units’ worth as they dig through the contents – and whether the buyers made gains or losses with their winning bids.
Several of the stars of the show have managed to amass great fortunes through their work.
Find out who the wealthiest stars of Storage War are, ranked from lowest to highest net worth…...
The long-running A&e reality TV series first debuted in 2010 and has gone on for 14 seasons, and follows the buyers and auctioneers involved in storage units left unpaid after three months. The contents inside are sold by an auctioneer as a single lot of items in cash-only auctions. Before the auction begins, the buyers are given five minutes to inspect the contents from the doorway.
When all is said and done, the winning buyer gets to go through the lockers, and we learn about each of the storage units’ worth as they dig through the contents – and whether the buyers made gains or losses with their winning bids.
Several of the stars of the show have managed to amass great fortunes through their work.
Find out who the wealthiest stars of Storage War are, ranked from lowest to highest net worth…...
- 12/6/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
There’s some serious money to be made when it comes to Storage Wars.
The long-running A&e reality TV series first debuted in 2010 and has gone on for 14 seasons, and follows the buyers and auctioneers involved in storage units left unpaid after three months. The contents inside are sold by an auctioneer as a single lot of items in cash-only auctions. Before the auction begins, the buyers are given five minutes to inspect the contents from the doorway.
When all is said and done, the winning buyer gets to go through the lockers, and we learn about each of the storage units’ worth as they dig through the contents – and whether the buyers made gains or losses with their winning bids.
Several of the stars of the show have managed to amass great fortunes through their work.
Find out who the wealthiest stars of Storage War are, ranked from lowest to highest net worth…...
The long-running A&e reality TV series first debuted in 2010 and has gone on for 14 seasons, and follows the buyers and auctioneers involved in storage units left unpaid after three months. The contents inside are sold by an auctioneer as a single lot of items in cash-only auctions. Before the auction begins, the buyers are given five minutes to inspect the contents from the doorway.
When all is said and done, the winning buyer gets to go through the lockers, and we learn about each of the storage units’ worth as they dig through the contents – and whether the buyers made gains or losses with their winning bids.
Several of the stars of the show have managed to amass great fortunes through their work.
Find out who the wealthiest stars of Storage War are, ranked from lowest to highest net worth…...
- 11/16/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When reality television was introduced, most people had no idea just where it would go and how far it would take them. Shows like “Storage Wars,” are always a hit because they are interesting and not over-the-top dramatic in a trainwreck kind of way. This is a show that is more realistic and more interesting than others because it shows that some people just live differently, they do things differently, and they can make a living doing it. Dan Dotson is the auctioneer on the
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- 2/17/2022
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
Jackpot! That's what one lucky man is saying after purchasing a storage unit from "Storage Wars" star Dan Dotson, that ended up with 7.5 million dollars in cash inside!! The buyer says after he purchased the unit, he found a safe inside that took some time to crack open, but when they did, they found the ultimate return on investment. When word reached the original owners of the storage unit that they just lost $7 mil, needless to say,...
- 11/24/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
10:55 Pm Pst -- Dan just tweeted: We're sorry Storage Wars fans! Violence is never the answer, it's not Ok. We were attacked & did what anyone would do. #StopBullyingWe just obtained video of the massive brawl that erupted on the "Storage Wars" set ... and it's as crazy as we first heard. Short story ... Dan Dotson, the auctioneer, missed a bid. Producers needed to make things right, so they told Dave Hester -- a regular on...
- 6/20/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Did “Storage Wars” just get a little too hot for TV? As star Dave Hester’s catchphrase would tell it, “Yuuup!” As the story goes, when A&E auctioneer Dan Dotson (pictured: right) missed a storage locker bid from Hester during Friday’s Palm Springs taping, producers told the series regular bidder to tell Dan about the oversight. Apparently Dotson ignored Hester (pictured: left), and Dave’s persistence didn’t end well. Per TMZ, after Dotson threatened Hester, Dave decked him. In the melee that ensued, Dotson’s wife Laura reportedly jumped on Hester’s back and got tossed to the ground.
- 6/20/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
A couple of "Storage Wars" stars just got into a massive fight -- with fists, and even a Wife getting thrown around ... TMZ has learned. The brawl broke out Friday afternoon while the cast was shooting in Palm Springs. Dan Dotson was holding an auction when according to witnesses ... he missed a bid placed by Mary. We're told producers asked Dave Hester to tell Dan about the mistake, but Dan initially ignored him. When Dave...
- 6/19/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"Storage Wars" auctioneer Dan Dotson was released from the hospital Sunday ... and Dan says his double brain aneurysm didn't cause any permanent damage. Dan tells us he's allowed to return to work in 2 weeks ... but for now, doctors have ordered him to rest at home and check his blood pressure every hour.Dan tells us it was a miracle he survived -- crediting his team of doctors for saving his life.The reality star is...
- 6/30/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"Storage Wars" star Dan Dotson made an important life decision after suffering a double brain aneurysm Monday ... he's giving up on smoking cigarettes for good.Laura Dotson tells TMZ her husband immediately decided to quit smoking after he woke up from a successful surgery on Wednesday -- because doctors said it would greatly reduce the risk of a repeat incident.We're told Dan's excited to finally be smoke-free -- he's been puffing for 40 years --...
- 6/22/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The double brain aneurysm emergency that almost killed "Storage Wars" star Dan Dotson has been chronicled for all to see ... we're told producers actually filmed the scary surgery. Laura Dotson tells TMZ ... producers rushed to the hospital to film the procedure-- and it will more than likely be featured on Season 6.We're told Dan's blood pressure has returned to normal levels ... and he suffered no paralysis ... good news, because doctors feared partial facial paralysis.As we previously reported,...
- 6/21/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dan Dotson, the auctioneer from A&E's “Storage Wars,” is recovering from surgery to treat a brain aneurysm after collapsing in his home Monday. His wife and co-star, Laura Dotson, told TMZ that he woke up in the early morning Monday asking strange questions and later complained of double vision and not feeling right. He collapsed shortly after getting out of the shower. Dotson called 911 and was instructed to perform emergency CPR. Also read:‘Storage Wars’ Barry Spinoff ‘Barry'd Treasure’ to Premiere in March The reality show star was rushed to a Palm Springs hospital where he has since undergone surgery.
- 6/20/2014
- by Eric Czuleger
- The Wrap
Dan Dotson, a celebrity auctioneer who stars in A&E's reality TV series Storage Wars, was hospitalized, the network confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Dotson suffered a brain aneurysm and was transferred to a hospital. Photos THR's Reality Roundtable "Our thoughts are with Dan, [his wife] Laura and their family. Everyone at A+E Networks wishes Dan a speedy recovery," A&E said in a statement. Laura Dotson (who also appears on Storage Wars) revealed that her husband had undergone surgery. "Thank you for all the love & prayers! Danny made it through a difficult surgery! Now on the road to recovery!"
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- 6/20/2014
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Storage Wars" auctioneer Dan Dotson was rushed to a hospital in Palm Springs Monday afternoon after suffering a double brain aneurysm ... and doctors said he only had a slight chance of survival. Dotson's wife Laura Dotson tells TMZ ... Dan woke Monday morning around 1 Am asking weird questions in his sleep -- and when he got up again around 7:30 Am things took a turn for the worse.Laura says Dan complained about having double vision...
- 6/20/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Earlier this month, Digital Spy spoke to Storage Hunters star Jesse McClure about the show, its future and his co-stars.
During our chat, Jesse warned us to never mention the "B word", referring to his fellow hunters Brandon and Lori Bernier, making it known that their on-screen rivalry is very much real.
Since then, Team Brandori got in touch with Digital Spy to give their no-holds-barred side of the story, and spill the beans on life on the show and what they truly think of their rivals.
Storage Hunters: Brandori want UK version, tease film spinoff
Brandori on... joining the show
"Brandon and I were both discovered at a North Hollywood storage auction in April 2010, hosted by our friend Dan Dotson of Storage Wars. The production company liked our energy and asked us if we wanted to do a sizzle reel for a storage auction show following Sean Kelly.
During our chat, Jesse warned us to never mention the "B word", referring to his fellow hunters Brandon and Lori Bernier, making it known that their on-screen rivalry is very much real.
Since then, Team Brandori got in touch with Digital Spy to give their no-holds-barred side of the story, and spill the beans on life on the show and what they truly think of their rivals.
Storage Hunters: Brandori want UK version, tease film spinoff
Brandori on... joining the show
"Brandon and I were both discovered at a North Hollywood storage auction in April 2010, hosted by our friend Dan Dotson of Storage Wars. The production company liked our energy and asked us if we wanted to do a sizzle reel for a storage auction show following Sean Kelly.
- 5/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Mark’s ‘Storage Wars’ co-stars are taking to Twitter to express their sadness for the loss of Mark and calling him a ‘great guy.’ Read on for their tweets.
Mark Balelo‘s Storage Wars co-stars are shocked and devastated. The reality stars posted their messages of condolences on their Twitters when they heard the news of Mark’s suicide on Feb. 11.
Mark’s Co-Stars Speak Out
Darrell Sheets: “Mr Balelo may you now be removed from your demons R.I.P I will pray for your soul and loved ones #storagewars.”
Dan Dotson: “Our hearts & prayers go out to Mark’s small children & family as well as his devoted fiancé Elizabeth Rip Mark Balelo #Storagewars @Aetv.”
Laura Dotson: “Remembering a great guy! Rest in Peace Mark! Having Fun on #StorageWars wearing Glasses a gift from Barry we miss u.”
Mark’s Fiancee Speaks Out
Mark was engaged...
Mark Balelo‘s Storage Wars co-stars are shocked and devastated. The reality stars posted their messages of condolences on their Twitters when they heard the news of Mark’s suicide on Feb. 11.
Mark’s Co-Stars Speak Out
Darrell Sheets: “Mr Balelo may you now be removed from your demons R.I.P I will pray for your soul and loved ones #storagewars.”
Dan Dotson: “Our hearts & prayers go out to Mark’s small children & family as well as his devoted fiancé Elizabeth Rip Mark Balelo #Storagewars @Aetv.”
Laura Dotson: “Remembering a great guy! Rest in Peace Mark! Having Fun on #StorageWars wearing Glasses a gift from Barry we miss u.”
Mark’s Fiancee Speaks Out
Mark was engaged...
- 2/12/2013
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
Former "Storage Wars" star Dave Hester is suing A&E and alleging that significant aspects of hit reality show are fake, Deadline reports.
According to the lawsuit obtained by Deadline, Hester claims that "Storage Wars" producers plant expensive items -- such as a BMW, or a newspaper announcing Elvis' death -- in storage lockers that its stars are supposed to be blindly bidding on.
“['Storage Wars'] regularly 'salts' the storage lockers that are the subject of the auctions portrayed on the Series with valuable or unusual items to add dramatic effect, even going so far as to stage entire storage units," the suit reads.
Hester claims that he was fired from the show for complaining about the shady practice, and is seeking $3.5 million in damages.
Dan Dotson, a representative of the show's auction company, refuted the allegations to TMZ, claiming that all storage units featured on the show are sealed before auction...
According to the lawsuit obtained by Deadline, Hester claims that "Storage Wars" producers plant expensive items -- such as a BMW, or a newspaper announcing Elvis' death -- in storage lockers that its stars are supposed to be blindly bidding on.
“['Storage Wars'] regularly 'salts' the storage lockers that are the subject of the auctions portrayed on the Series with valuable or unusual items to add dramatic effect, even going so far as to stage entire storage units," the suit reads.
Hester claims that he was fired from the show for complaining about the shady practice, and is seeking $3.5 million in damages.
Dan Dotson, a representative of the show's auction company, refuted the allegations to TMZ, claiming that all storage units featured on the show are sealed before auction...
- 12/11/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Former "Storage Wars" star Dave Hester is suing A&E and alleging that significant aspects of hit reality show are fake, Deadline reports.
According to the lawsuit obtained by Deadline, Hester claims that "Storage Wars" producers plant expensive items -- such as a BMW, or a newspaper announcing Elvis' death -- in storage lockers that its stars are supposed to be blindly bidding on.
“['Storage Wars'] regularly 'salts' the storage lockers that are the subject of the auctions portrayed on the Series with valuable or unusual items to add dramatic effect, even going so far as to stage entire storage units," the suit reads.
Hester claims that he was fired from the show for complaining about the shady practice, and is seeking $3.5 million in damages.
Dan Dotson, a representative of the show's auction company, refuted the allegations to TMZ, claiming that all storage units featured on the show are sealed before auction...
According to the lawsuit obtained by Deadline, Hester claims that "Storage Wars" producers plant expensive items -- such as a BMW, or a newspaper announcing Elvis' death -- in storage lockers that its stars are supposed to be blindly bidding on.
“['Storage Wars'] regularly 'salts' the storage lockers that are the subject of the auctions portrayed on the Series with valuable or unusual items to add dramatic effect, even going so far as to stage entire storage units," the suit reads.
Hester claims that he was fired from the show for complaining about the shady practice, and is seeking $3.5 million in damages.
Dan Dotson, a representative of the show's auction company, refuted the allegations to TMZ, claiming that all storage units featured on the show are sealed before auction...
- 12/11/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Aol TV.
"Storage Wars" -- the hit A&E show -- is deceiving viewers by making it seem contestants are bidding on unseen items, when the best goods are actually planted inside ... this according to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ.The lawsuit -- filed by the former star, David Hester -- claims he was axed when he complained to producers about the alleged rigging practices.Hester claims in one case producers planted a BMW mini car under a pile of trash.
- 12/11/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
When Storage Wars auctioneer, Dan Dotson (played by Brendan Gleeson if they made a movie), starts rolling high-speed numbers off his tongue, you never know what's going to happen. Buying lots filled with junk in hopes of finding hidden treasure is a risky prospect, but that doesn't mean big wins don't happen. They happen quite often, in fact. Of course, big flops are always lurking as well. That's what Storage Wars is all about. We pick Storage Wars' biggest wins and busts from the hit show's first two seasons.
- 1/17/2012
- UGO TV
I recently took a trip to the Us for a holiday and, as I tend to do when on holiday in America, I found myself flicking through the many television channels available on the hotel TV – and, as also tends to happen when having so much choice, I stopped upon the strangest shows I saw and wouldn’t you know it the majority of those were (shudder) reality television. And somehow I became hooked… I even took time to find out when these weird and wonderful shows were on TV so I could watch more. Thank god for Us television ‘s love of series marathons is all I can say!
Inspired by my new-found love of Us reality television, a love which I seem to have brought home to the UK with me, here’s my Top 5 Us Reality Shows:
1) Hardcore Pawn
Hardcore Pawn airs on truTV and follows the...
Inspired by my new-found love of Us reality television, a love which I seem to have brought home to the UK with me, here’s my Top 5 Us Reality Shows:
1) Hardcore Pawn
Hardcore Pawn airs on truTV and follows the...
- 8/6/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
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