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Fast-talking auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson and the loyal bidders than frequent their storage unit sales are back for another season of STORAGE WARS. Aided only by the beam of a flashlight, the bidders get a quick peek inside the units, then have mere minutes to decide if they're going to take the gamble, make a bid and see if the resulting buy is full of mostly trash or true treasure. "Storage addict" and 32-year bidding veteran Darrell and his son Brandon Sheets, secondhand store owner Jarrod Schultz, entrepreneur Dave Hester and antique collector Barry Weiss return for more high-stakes fun as they try to outbid one another in the pursuit of storage treasure. Part gamblers and part detectives, these seasoned veterans negotiate the fascinating and obscure world of storage auction and consignment, with personalities as colorful and varied as the items they uncover.
DISC 1: Hang 'Em High Desert / Buyers on the Storm / Pay the Lady / Santa Ana Street Fight / Unclaimed Baggage / Enemy of the Enemy / Fire in the Hole
DISC 2: San Burrito / Tanks For The Memories / Land of the Loss / Almost the Greatest Show on Earth / Bowling For Dollars / Get Him To The Mayan / Fu Dog Day Afternoon
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fourteen Episodes of Season Two: If You Release A "Volume" DVD, Respect Your Buyers And Tell Them What Is Inside!
January 25, 2012
Format:DVD
Explanation For Lower Rating:
Once upon a time, when you bought a TV show on DVD--it tended to be an entire season. People who bought complete seasons of some of History's reality hits were surprised by later offerings such as "Pawn Stars: Volume Three" and "American Pickers: Volume Two." Both of those shows had released Complete Seasons previously, but suddenly switched to these "Volumes." I know people that preordered sight unseen, or just weren't paying attention, felt a little shortchanged by these smaller portions as opposed to what they had assumed were full season DVD releases. Personally, I didn't agree with the decision--but, at least, the DVD packaging was very clear about what was included. Anyone who read the box knew what to expect--how many episodes and which ones, so it wasn't a blind investment!
Not so for A&E's "Storage Wars, Volume Two!" People who bought "Storage Wars Season One" should NOT expect a full Season Two set this time around. That's their choice, but what is unforgivable is that the packaging does not tell the consumer what they are buying. I am sitting here with the DVD in hand and nowhere does it say how many episodes are inside. Never mind that it doesn't list them (which in my opinion it should if it is not a Complete Season package)--it doesn't even tell you how many episodes you are getting. I suppose I'm supposed to look at the running time and do some estimated mathematics? I know this may seem trivial to some or that I'm overreacting, but I think the company owes potential buyers this information. My lower rating, therefore, reflects A&E Networks Distributing apparent disregard for its own fan base. I don't like to make purchases without knowing exactly what I'm paying for!
I, however, will tell you what is inside. The 2 DVD set has fourteen episodes, the first of Season Two. Really, how hard would it have been to include the fact that there were fourteen episodes on the DVD box? FOR THE RECORD: I DON'T MIND VOLUME SET DVDs FOR A LOWER PRICE, I MIND HAVING NO IDEA AS A SHOPPER WHAT THAT SET INCLUDES (EVEN WHEN LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE DVD).
Episodes: (1) Hang Em High Desert, (2) Buyers on the Storm, (3) Pay the Lady, (4) Santa Ana Street Fight, (5) Unclaimed Baggage, (6) Enemy of the Enemy, (7) Fire in the Hole, (8) San Burrito, (9) Tanks for the Memories, (10) Land of the Loss, (11) Almost the Greatest Show on Earth, (12) Bowling for Dollars, (13) Get Him To The Mayan, and (14) FU Dog Day Afternoon.
Actual Review:
I will be brief in my actual review since I already went on a tirade. A&E's reality hit "Storage Wars" has the irresistible allure of a modern day treasure hunt. It is dumpster diving for the age of economic default. As with most reality programming, there is a bit of contrivance to the set-up. A crew of easily definable characters is established that will be your guides. These entrepreneurs go to auctions to purchase unclaimed and unpaid storage facilities. With only a few minutes to peruse the contents of a unit from afar (they aren't allowed into a space or to touch anything), they must decide whether or not to bid on the property. Using savvy or instinct, it's pay and play for our heroes--who sometimes score big rewards or major disappointment. While, to my mind, the concept alone doesn't necessarily scream entertainment--there is no denying the fascination in this culture of uncovering something for nothing. Of course, the idea is to claim a space for the lowest price possible, but bidders oftentimes drive the auction up on one another simply to deplete their cash supply. Every transaction is done with folding money only, so any apparent treasures tend to go to the party with the largest stack. It's a terrifically fun and entertaining show as long as you don't think too much about the sad underbelly of what is actually happening and why there is so much unclaimed merchandise! KGHarris 1/12.
Once upon a time, when you bought a TV show on DVD--it tended to be an entire season. People who bought complete seasons of some of History's reality hits were surprised by later offerings such as "Pawn Stars: Volume Three" and "American Pickers: Volume Two." Both of those shows had released Complete Seasons previously, but suddenly switched to these "Volumes." I know people that preordered sight unseen, or just weren't paying attention, felt a little shortchanged by these smaller portions as opposed to what they had assumed were full season DVD releases. Personally, I didn't agree with the decision--but, at least, the DVD packaging was very clear about what was included. Anyone who read the box knew what to expect--how many episodes and which ones, so it wasn't a blind investment!
Not so for A&E's "Storage Wars, Volume Two!" People who bought "Storage Wars Season One" should NOT expect a full Season Two set this time around. That's their choice, but what is unforgivable is that the packaging does not tell the consumer what they are buying. I am sitting here with the DVD in hand and nowhere does it say how many episodes are inside. Never mind that it doesn't list them (which in my opinion it should if it is not a Complete Season package)--it doesn't even tell you how many episodes you are getting. I suppose I'm supposed to look at the running time and do some estimated mathematics? I know this may seem trivial to some or that I'm overreacting, but I think the company owes potential buyers this information. My lower rating, therefore, reflects A&E Networks Distributing apparent disregard for its own fan base. I don't like to make purchases without knowing exactly what I'm paying for!
I, however, will tell you what is inside. The 2 DVD set has fourteen episodes, the first of Season Two. Really, how hard would it have been to include the fact that there were fourteen episodes on the DVD box? FOR THE RECORD: I DON'T MIND VOLUME SET DVDs FOR A LOWER PRICE, I MIND HAVING NO IDEA AS A SHOPPER WHAT THAT SET INCLUDES (EVEN WHEN LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE DVD).
Episodes: (1) Hang Em High Desert, (2) Buyers on the Storm, (3) Pay the Lady, (4) Santa Ana Street Fight, (5) Unclaimed Baggage, (6) Enemy of the Enemy, (7) Fire in the Hole, (8) San Burrito, (9) Tanks for the Memories, (10) Land of the Loss, (11) Almost the Greatest Show on Earth, (12) Bowling for Dollars, (13) Get Him To The Mayan, and (14) FU Dog Day Afternoon.
Actual Review:
I will be brief in my actual review since I already went on a tirade. A&E's reality hit "Storage Wars" has the irresistible allure of a modern day treasure hunt. It is dumpster diving for the age of economic default. As with most reality programming, there is a bit of contrivance to the set-up. A crew of easily definable characters is established that will be your guides. These entrepreneurs go to auctions to purchase unclaimed and unpaid storage facilities. With only a few minutes to peruse the contents of a unit from afar (they aren't allowed into a space or to touch anything), they must decide whether or not to bid on the property. Using savvy or instinct, it's pay and play for our heroes--who sometimes score big rewards or major disappointment. While, to my mind, the concept alone doesn't necessarily scream entertainment--there is no denying the fascination in this culture of uncovering something for nothing. Of course, the idea is to claim a space for the lowest price possible, but bidders oftentimes drive the auction up on one another simply to deplete their cash supply. Every transaction is done with folding money only, so any apparent treasures tend to go to the party with the largest stack. It's a terrifically fun and entertaining show as long as you don't think too much about the sad underbelly of what is actually happening and why there is so much unclaimed merchandise! KGHarris 1/12.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. Der
Format:DVD
Just a warning to you that this package only has the first 14 ep. The other half will be release later on.
This show is back and it's better than last season. Everyone has returned for more and better storage units.
For the new season, the show tried to introduce a new character, Mark. He is only in there for a few shows, but he made a statement. He is this really big/strong looking guy that has millions. He loves to push out the other characters from an auction with his money. If he wants it, there's no unit he would not buy. This makes him a very dangerous buyer to all the other buyers. The other characters think they can make him lose out on many units by bidding higher and making him really pay for them, but Mark seems like he just doesn't care if he does. To him, its like a game that he must win. He is not living on storage unit to storage unit like the others are. Mark does this as a hobby and not a real job.
Some other things to say for this season. Barry is the only one that can get along with every person on the show. There's just something about him that doesn't get on peoples nerves as the other characters hate everyone else there. I think it's because he's not there so much to make it rich as compared to the others and he keeps a lot of stuff. Also, he tends to give away his stuff he finds. Finally, he doesn't bid too hard on the people bids. Everyone just got to love this guy! You can't go wrong with a guy that makes you laugh and likes to give stuff out for free!
This show is back and it's better than last season. Everyone has returned for more and better storage units.
For the new season, the show tried to introduce a new character, Mark. He is only in there for a few shows, but he made a statement. He is this really big/strong looking guy that has millions. He loves to push out the other characters from an auction with his money. If he wants it, there's no unit he would not buy. This makes him a very dangerous buyer to all the other buyers. The other characters think they can make him lose out on many units by bidding higher and making him really pay for them, but Mark seems like he just doesn't care if he does. To him, its like a game that he must win. He is not living on storage unit to storage unit like the others are. Mark does this as a hobby and not a real job.
Some other things to say for this season. Barry is the only one that can get along with every person on the show. There's just something about him that doesn't get on peoples nerves as the other characters hate everyone else there. I think it's because he's not there so much to make it rich as compared to the others and he keeps a lot of stuff. Also, he tends to give away his stuff he finds. Finally, he doesn't bid too hard on the people bids. Everyone just got to love this guy! You can't go wrong with a guy that makes you laugh and likes to give stuff out for free!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Kevin Graham
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
great show with likeable characters. It is well written with the bidding part and then the appraisal part.
Of all the reality shows I feel this is the best one for average people that would like to watch a show about average people trying to make it.
This has half of season 2. About 14 episodes.
Kevin
Of all the reality shows I feel this is the best one for average people that would like to watch a show about average people trying to make it.
This has half of season 2. About 14 episodes.
Kevin
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Have to like the show, I am in an episode
I was on my way to a storage auction one day and low and behold the gang from storage wars were there. Read more
Published 2 hours ago by Chris Winchester
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it
I cant get a nuff of storage wars. great show. you can see some realy good deal. I recommand this to everyone.
Published 1 day ago by S. CONRAD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Can you say Addictive???
I know.. I'm probably pathetic in the eyes of most of you out there, but that's fine. I LOVE shows like this. It's sad.. but It's such a fun show to watch. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Kevin Krause
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
Due to some of the stupidity iminating from several of the cast members it cracks me up. My family and I get a kick out of Barry and some of the crazy reasons he spends so much... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Regina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fun!
I don't know who could watch this and not get addicted and inspired. The characters are chosen because of their colorful lives and attitudes I am sure. Read more
Published 13 days ago by June F. Mcginnis
4.0 out of 5 stars
great show but gets a little repetitive
A better reality show than most. My favorite part is learning about the items they find when they refer them to an expert. The drama between them gets old. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Veek
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny
This is a good fun show that my husband and I can enjoy together. You gotta love Barry!! It's good fun.
Published 19 days ago by A. Gibson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun mindless diversion on Amazon Prime
Fun show, simple concept, only 22 minutes per episode. Kind of like Pawn Stars, but with a more eccentric cast of characters. And it's free on Amazon Prime. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Steve Vogel
3.0 out of 5 stars
Same ol', same ol'
This show is fun to watch but the items they plant in the storage units makes it so fake. Perhaps the actors could learn some new lines when finding the planted items.
Published 24 days ago by Whocares
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good One
Enjoyable. It passes the time well. Its fun to see what treasures they find and the people make you shake your head with a smile.
Published 25 days ago by E. Hainline
