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Storage Wars buyer scooped one of the most expensive finds in show's history worth $300,000

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Updated 16:16 8 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 12:41 8 Jan 2025 GMT

Storage Wars buyer scooped one of the most expensive finds in show's history worth $300,000

Darrell Sheets once hit the jackpot after taking a chance on a storage container

Ella Scott

Ella Scott

Featured Image Credit: A&E

Topics: Art, Entertainment, Film and TV, US News, Viral

Ella Scott
Ella Scott

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Storage Wars has been a permanent fixture on A&E since its inception in December 2010, with almost 15 years’ worth of drama, wild antics and ludicrous deals being broadcast for our viewing pleasure.

If you’re unfamiliar with the beloved reality TV program, professional buyers take a chance to purchase storage lockers, which haven’t had their rent paid for three months.

Before buying a locker, the Storage Wars contestants have just five golden minutes to inspect the container’s contents from the door. During that time, they must figure out whether or not the room could earn them a quick fortune or lose them the lot.

Of course, there’s lots of room for error. Something bulky could initially be perceived as a treasure, only for you to uncover it and realise it’s actually a hunk of junk.

Over the years, there have been some wild wins and some deeply disturbing finds—it’s all the luck of the draw.

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And while it’s unlikely you’re going to come across a Fabergé Egg or a previously unknown Picasso, there is a chance you could hit the jackpot.

Californian Darrell Sheets is one man who has walked away from Storage Wars with a neat profit.

The fan favorite, nicknamed The Gambler, made his debut in 2010 and is known for his strategic bidding and cool demeanour.

Darrell spoke about the massive win on Storage Wars (A&E)
Darrell spoke about the massive win on Storage Wars (A&E)

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In one episode of Storage Wars, he successfully bid on a block containing paintings by Mexican artist Frank Gutierrez.

After paying $4,000 for its contents, Sheets took the artwork for valuation by Kathy Gallegos of Avenue 50 Studio Inc.

And it turned out the art was indeed genuine, so how much was it valued for?

In the end, Gallegos valued the artwork at approximately $300,000, making it one of the biggest scoops in Storage Wars history.

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One of the paintings found in the unit (A&E)
One of the paintings found in the unit (A&E)

Sheets' son Brandon revealed one of the paintings from the locker, prompting Sheets to say: “Oh my God, that's so beautiful.

“If this is a real Frank Gutierrez, this thing could be worth thousands. It's a heart at the top with a woman's arms holding two babies over blue birds in a nest."

Gutierrez' work features fantastical elements including dreamscapes.

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And after his appearance on the show, Sheets revealed in a 2012 post on Twitter that he had been able to meet the artist.

He said: “Best part is I got to speak to Frank G and I'm giving him back a lot of his personal items. He is a very wonderful man.”

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