With his unique character and vibe, many viewers grew fond of watching Barry Weis on Storage Wars. Barry was already a prominent antique collector when he was still 15 years old and he continues to collect various antique items up until today. He also has a larger-than-life personality with a story for every event. The Storage Wars star’s vibrant personal also brings out the best and the worst of everyone around him.
On one episode, Barry Weiss purchased a whole storage unit simply because he thought that he saw an elaborate gold bowl sitting on top of the pile of junk. As it turns out, the item was a hard hat which had been enclosed in metal and decorated for entertainment purposes. You’d presume that the piece was useless but it resulted in good money, in the end, contributing to Barry’s already growing legend for spotting items of value.
Trey Songz And Hester In Court
On November 2011, David Hester filed a lawsuit against Trey Songz (born Tremaine Neverson) and pursued a court order which would forbid the rapper from "interfering" because of his use of the word "YUUUP!" The two celebrities had their own case over their claim on the signature catchphrase. Songz argued that he used it first but Hester tried to register "YUUUP!" at the trademark office, three separate times in the past, while Songz has made none.
So as it appears, two celebrities on completely different industries found themselves locked in a legal dispute regarding who should have the legal rights to the phrase “Yuuup!” In the end though, the judge practically ruled that both can’t trademark the phrase since it isn’t a distinct word or made-up word, but simply a variation of a widely used phrase. Sorry boys but better luck next time!
Fists Out
A reality show can be a bit dry without some good old fashioned brawl and after 8 seasons, Storage Wars finally had its own in 2015. The scuffle occurred between cast members Dan Dotson and Dave Hester involving a missed bid for a storage locker and unfortunately for them, everything was captured on cell phone video. Mrs. Dotson even joined in on the fight, leaping like a cougar towards Hester’s back. Soon after, a video captured Laura hurling a series of curses at Hester, like he’s an “S.O.B” and “mother-effer.” Things continued to heat up until it came to appoint when Hester was booted out of the set. He also had to visit the hospital due to a small scratch from Laura Dotson’s attack.
The fight was so bad that it temporarily stopped production. Tempers were already boiling between the three cast members and it simply ended up into an epic wrestling match that was captured on camera. It was a good indication of the problems developing for the cast members of Storage Wars. In terms of auctioning storage lockers though, emotions can really heat up. Inevitably, tempers explode amidst the intensity of the moment and sometimes things can get physical.
Bending The Rules
Every individual is inclined to compete at his or her very best. This doesn’t necessarily mean playing dirty but there is no written law saying that you should always be fair with your competitors. Anyone can have a good day at the office but it becomes extra special when your fiercest rival is having a bad day. The same goes for the cast of Storage Wars!
In the show, David Hester is considered as the undisputed King of dirty tricks. On one episode, Hester showcased his acting prowess to downplay the value of a storage unit so it would appear useless to other bidders. The truth was, he saw a number of brand new vending machines at the back of the unit behind all the pile of junk. After every potential bidder moved on, he quickly leaped at the opportunity, purchased the unit for $1,300 and then sold the vending machines for $28,000! David Hester is one sly fox!
Vintage Camel Saddles
Mary Padian is known for her performance in Storage Wars. The TV celebrity is also a businesswoman and the owner of Mary finds Shops. Padian found her passion for antiques in 2010 and first started as a video blogger before ultimately venturing to online selling. Based on her profile, she is considered as a treasure hunter who collects antique furniture, trinkets, and artwork that she has amassed for sale.
Mary also starred in the spinoff Storage Wars: Texas and didn’t appear daunted when she spotted a couple of saddles at the back of a storage unit. At a closer look, it was discovered that the items were apparently not horse saddles but camel saddles. The antique camel saddles were dated back in the 18th century and were sold for $1,500 each.