Episode
Storage Wars: The School of Hard Knock-Knocks
Overview
Auctions in the college town of Rancho Dominguez have the buyers on the hunt for hip lockers with big scores. Darrell and Brandon are looking for quantity to feed their store, while Rene is targeting quality. Mary decides to changes things up by exploring her mean side as Jarrod and Brandi bring a new member to the team who may help them hit profit before they flunk out.
Details
- Series
- Storage Wars
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2015-10-14
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The School of Hard Knock-Knocks is Episode 9 in Season 8 of Storage Wars. It aired on 2015-10-14. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 8: Young Gun, Old Tricks
An auction in Santa Ana has the buyers hoping for a high-class score among high-end vaults. Jarrod and Ivy battle between buying sprees leaving the other buyers reeling from the action. Mary finds help of a metaphysical nature and Rene waits until the last moment to strike, but will it be too late for a score?
Episode 10: An Auction Too Far
A tough start in Santa Ana leads to a long day as the buyers hit a second auction in Hawaiian Gardens in hopes of finding a great locker. Ivy tries to keep his spirits up despite feeling under the weather while Darrell and Brandon are excited to steal treasure from Dave's backyard. Mary tries to stay on budget and some new faces bring more competition.
More episodes from this season
Episode 7: Palm Springs Throwdown
The buyers head to Palm Springs where more than the prices get hot under the desert sun. Ivy brings his games with his sights set on a high roller locker, while Rene tries to play it cool despite the high temperatures. Mary holds her own against the competition and the desert heat gets the better of Dan and Dave as tempers flare.
Episode 11: Downtown Showdown
An auction in Los Angeles brings more buyers than Dan and Laura bargained for. Dave Hester returns to the auctions despite his troublesome past. Ivy tries to keep the peace, but gets dragged into an abnormal auction while Rene brings some help as his father, Gunter, joins the action. Mary is attracted to more than just good finds as the bids and the sparks fly.
Episode 6: Auctions and Allies
The buyers return to Koreatown for an auction near the heart of Los Angeles. In order to score a good locker, Brandi is forced to keep an eye out for more shenanigans from Jarrod. Ivy and Mary form an unexpected alliance, while Rene goes locker crazy and buys units that may not pay out.
Episode 12: Mo' Money, Mo' Valley
Lockers go for big bucks as the buyers hit auctions in Moreno Valley, CA. Ivy and Dave duke it out for a pair of units while Mary tries to avoid the shrapnel. Mavrick shows up and battles to find a good unit, but getting one at a fair price might be more than he can manage. And one buyer hits it big with a twice in a lifetime find that provides over $10K in profit!
Episode 5: Just Deserts
The desert town of Indio holds treasures, but which buyer will come out on top? Ivy uses a dastardly tactic to rouse the competition as the auction forces Mary to travel well out of her comfort zone. Rene steps up his game, while Darrell tries to score despite Brandon's sour mood.
Episode 13: Lock, Stock and One Smoking Darrell
Lancaster, CA sets the stage for another rough and tumble auction. Brandi surprises Jarrod with a thick bankroll in hopes of getting the best unit of the day, while Mary brings in some extra help for the huge lockers. Darrell and Brandon win an auction that contains something that unexpectedly lands them in a courtroom.
Episode 4: All Bid and No Bite
The day starts rough, but nothing the hunt for treasure as the buyers head to Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Mary has to stay on a budget and learns a hard lesson about Dave. Rene tries a secret strategy, while Jarrod and Brandi try to hit the auctions with some old school style.
Episode 14: Rene Abides
The buyers hit another auction in Huntington Beach, CA where Darrell tries to teach Brandon one of the toughest lessons in the storage locker game. Ivy has high hopes despite a dismal past in the area, while Mary challenges Rene to a bet that has more than money at stake.
Episode 3: Lock the Vote!
The buyers hope to stay classy as they head south with keen eyes for good buys in San Diego. Darrell has to shoulder the burden of a possible bad locker as Mary tries to get in touch with her inner Californian. Ivy comes across a cross-dressing locker while Jarrod and Brandi have good history in the area and hope for another score.
Episode 15: Last Mattress Standing
The buyers hit Norwalk in hope of finding hidden finds, while Darrell has his eye on a higher prize. Mary comes overly prepared trying to prove she has staying power. Ivy changes gears and concentrates on collectibles and Darrell hatches a plan that could take him out of the storage auction game for good.