They had one guy darrel sheets who got a storage bin a few years ago and found a huge comic book collection. Sep 23, 2015 then you can whittle down your collection and see which pieces are candidates for proper comic book storage, donation or another option. So we went back to the hoarder house but 2 rooms at a different location that we picked a couple of times, but there was so much stuff we had. Each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. In storage wars the dream is to find that one big score that fabled locker which holds hidden treasures and riches unsurpassed. Part gamblers, part detectives, these seasoned veterans have found everything from coffins to the worlds most valuable comic book collection, paying as. Here are a few ideas, if youre looking to be inspired. Dec 19, 2012 it was the biggest payout in the history of storage wars. Ikea comic book storage solutions 2020 catalog edition. The show follows professional buyers who visit storage facilities throughout the.
The big point of difference for this box is that it has a handy handle as well as a space for labels too. These two wooden boxes, not only fit your comic books perfectly, they have a super cool design, and they will look really good in plain sight. Its truly one of the best comic experiences ive ever had. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker. This was because the locker contained art pieces by frank guttierez, which made it the single biggest find. Not only do you want to protect comics from any type of elements, such as a moist or warm. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Storage wars star mark balelo was found dead on monday. But the show clearly saved the best for last, as the season finale revealed a find no one could have anticipated. Check out our storfolios as well, perfect for transporting your. These comic book storage solutions aim to help store your collection in a manner that will be kept in great condition, while consuming less space.
If youre new to the auction world, regular buyers will haze you and try to bid you up. Mar 19, 20 these comic book storage solutions aim to help store your collection in a manner that will be kept in great condition, while consuming less space. Building the comic cabinet youtube comic book storage. This was because the locker contained art pieces by frank guttierez, which made it the single biggest find on storage wars. I figured it was the best place as i had got such a good response to my original post. Jun 27, 2018 for those who love comics, comic book storage is an important part of owning them.
According to sheets, who spoke to tmz, he is choosing to take a step back and relax after finding love in a woman named patty rich, whom he met after recently retiring to lake havasu sheets and rich, who owns a string of vineyards and restaurants, met after sheets checked out a boat that. Watch storage wars streaming online hulu free trial. Collecting comics is a fun and rewarding hobby, but after you have a few in your collection, the issue arises over how to store them. Storage wars is the hit us television show following bidders on storage units and what they discover inside. It was the biggest payout in the history of storage wars. Star wars figurines star wars toys comic book rooms figuras star wars toy display. These were basically used to watch dirty films and hence the name peep show. The locker was filled with original art by frank guttierez. He came to the medias attention in april 2011 when he returned a rare copy of a 1938 action comics comic book he. Find the value of your comic books using our comic price guide articles below. Joes, hot wheels, and a whole host of other collectible dolls and toys, along with an absolutely massive collection of comics were talking 3,000. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or. While there are times when a rusty generator, a burst bouncy castle, and half a tonne of outofdate dry pet food prove to be the spoils.
In the scene from the episode zen master of the universe, darrell and brandon buy the best locker of season 5. Record prices are upgraded immediately for bigticket items, and over. Its look at high financial battles in the entertainment industry featuring men who act like beasts in the capitalist class who are more concerned about the bottom line then whether valuable product can be made and sold, along with the one stakeholder who wants a better leveling of profit and. If you search for the biggest recorded find on the show, chances are one storage unit is going to show. With a little effort you will no longer have piles upon piles of comics all over the house allowing for free.
Jan 29, 2019 taking a surprising cue from the csi franchise, storage wars has a spinoff titled storage wars. Comic wars should be looked upon as an important predecessor to james b. Some nice marvel and dc comic books we picked up in a private. Show about the auctions to sell storage bins that folks dont pay there bills on.
Storage wars star mark balelo found dead of apparent. Storage wars we hit the comic book jackpot again from a. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. You can even get a comic book box with awesome graphics, including some of your favorite licensed characters. Bcw has a wide range of short and long comic book storage boxes and bins. Four professional buyers and their teams as they scour repossessed storage units in search. I spoke to my uncle and unfortunately hes too busy to do a production run of these cabinets. With a little effort you will no longer have piles upon piles of comics all over the house allowing for free space for other important things like more comics. Feb 12, 20 storage wars star mark balelo was found dead on monday. Storage wars star darrell sheets is retiring from the storage locker business after more than 30 years. Nice graded comic book find cgc rene casey nezhoda. The first issue was funded last year but the team is back to. Use our comic storage boxes in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book bags for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comics. Four professional buyers and their teams as they scour repossessed storage units in search of hidden treasure.
Storage wars buyer mark balelo found dead at workplace. While others have turned the gambling side of storage buying into steady businesses, darrell is always going for the big hit. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes. While there are times when a rusty generator, a burst bouncy castle, and half a tonne of outofdate dry pet food prove to be the spoils of the day, sometimes the locker hunters dreams can and do come true. First issue features storage wars auctioneer dan dotson. Joe action figures and comic books, then had to make a split. This is the first time we actually take a look at it. In the state of california, where the show takes place, the law states that the storage units may be auctioned off after three months of nonpayment. Minimum prices are for complete, but poor condition books.
The comic book went on to sell on comic collector site for. Darrel from storage wars also found a valuable collection in a storage locker. Feb 12, 20 the 40yearold was the owner of balelo, inc. In the season five finale of storage wars, darrell got his biggest find yet. You can always give your comicsdepending on their levels of appropriatenessto a senior center or a branch of the boys and girls clubs. The biggest payouts in storage wars history looper. The comic book was found in a storage locker a decade after it was stolen from cage. Dec 28, 2018 the locker contained an endless supply of g. Before an episode of storage wars is filmed, hester alleges that the people behind the show have to have the items appraised. I read the same sport billy stories over and over again, and as i grew up and started reading books without drawings, i still found joy in discovering other comics, like the. Darrell of storage wars once found a murdered corpse in a. Boasting a big game, darrell is quick to tell you about the four picassos and the worlds most lucrative comic book collection that he has scored through storage auctions. The programme became so popular, a version of the show came. I contacted the writer wes locher to give me a little bit more information about the comic book series unit 44.
Texas, which ran for three seasons, ending in january 2014. A good combination of graphic novel shelves and comic book box storage space. According to witnesses, pews son, hashim saeed, took the life of a friend during the party. One of the shows stars, kevin pew, held a storage wars. Darrell of storage wars once found a murdered corpse in. Here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the hoarder house. Then you can whittle down your collection and see which pieces are candidates for proper comic book storage, donation or another option. This one is so well written, it just make me smile thinking about it.
Find out more about the lekman box on the ikea website. E when the renter of a self storage unit cant make the payments, the stuff inside goes up for grabs and, maybe, right into darrell sheets hands. In storage wars the dream is to find that one big score that fabled locker which. You will never believe these unforgettable storage wars finds. Aug 04, 2004 comic wars should be looked upon as an important predecessor to james b. E when the renter of a selfstorage unit cant make the payments, the stuff inside goes up for grabs and, maybe, right into darrell sheets hands. A surprising find on storage wars season 1 saw a huge stash of newspapers from the day elvis presley died, which turned out to be worth a whopping. Darrell won this complete inventory of a comic book store and was a jackpot for him.
Nice graded comic book find cgc rene casey nezhoda storagewars. Collecting comics is a fun and rewarding hobby, but after you have a few in your collection, the issue arises over how to store them not only do you want to protect comics from any type of elements, such as a moist or warm room, you also want to organize them in a way that makes them easy to display, thumb through and show to friends and other collect. Turned out to be nicholas cages stolen 1938 first edition action comic. Darrell is quick to tell you about the four picassos and the worlds most lucrative comic book collection that he has scored through storage. His creepiest finding, however, was a dead body that he found in a unit he bought. Check out our storfolios as well, perfect for transporting your comics to conventions or shelving them on a bookcase. The most valuable locker discovered on storage wars. Its look at high financial battles in the entertainment. With brandi passante, jarrod schulz, laura dotson, darrell sheets. Sep 23, 2014 darrell has been bidding on storage units for 32 years. The original series, storage wars, debuted on december 1, 2010, and has so far run for eleven seasons. Joes, hot wheels, and a whole host of other collectible dolls and toys, along with an absolutely massive. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want.
He found what looked to be either a large pc or a retail store inventory, full of comics and action figures, i think it was valued around 40k. Part gamblers and part detectives, these seasoned veterans negotiate the fascinating and obscure world of storage auction and consignment, finding everything from coffins to the worlds most valuable comic book. This box of comics has been sitting in one of our warehouses for 3 years until i found it again. Darrell has been bidding on storage units for 32 years.
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