Storage Wars has had some pretty incredible finds over its many seasons — 15 and counting. When cast members like Darrel Sheets are raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars from single storage units, it’s not hard to imagine these collectors are swimming in antique-flipping riches. For the most part the cast members — and former cast members — are doing just that. Thanks to a lawsuit filed by Dave Hester in 2012, we have a base estimate for how much each cast member made during their tenure on the show, even if most members are secretive and missing key pieces of that sweet moolah data. From the multimillionaires to those who are comfortably well-off, here is every Storage Wars cast member and their approximate net worth.
Emily Wears – $100,000
The youngest auctioneer on Storage Wars, Wears graduated from auctioneer school at the tender age of 17. Wears appeared on the show between seasons 10 and 12 but has since moved away from California to Idaho where she runs an online auction business. She lives with her two kids and her husband, a professional rodeo cowboy.
Edwina Registre – $180,000
Since her appearance on Storage Wars seasons 10 thru 12, Edwina Registre has kept a very low profile. She still pals around with Shana Dahan — she’s even starred in one of Dahan’s husband’s films — and helps run a joint Youtube channel with Shana. She works full-time as an insurance broker and, after appearing in at least six episodes, we know that Registre’s net worth is likely over $180,000.
Dusty Riach – $350,000
Despite his long record of reselling, there isn’t much information on Dusty Riach’s finances. The musician runs the Dusty Shed Ebay account and felt secure enough after appearing in just under ten episodes to quit television for a year and go on tour with his band. Though our data is limited, just his appearance on the show suggests that he had somewhere around $350k before going on tour.
Mark Balelo – $500, 000
Well known for his aggressive bidding style, Mark Balelo, aka Rico Suave, was known in the auction world for bringing massive sums of money — we’re talking $50,000 — to auctions. In addition to appearing in Storage Wars’ second season, Balelo’s fortune stemmed from several businesses he owned, like The Game Exchange. At the time of his death in 2013, he was worth more than $500,000.
Gunter Nezhoda – $800,000
Gunter Nezhoda may not have appeared on Storage Wars as consistently as his son but that didn’t stop the late 67-year-old from amassing a small fortune. Rather elusive, the bassist, photographer, and actor’s net worth isn’t as readily available as son Rene’s, but after such an illustrious career it’s not hard to imagine he had a tidy nest egg before his passing in 2023. Based on his Storage Wars appearances alone Nezhoda had somewhere around $800k in the bank.
Kenny Crossley – $1 to $2 Million
Kenny Crossley is a former Sheriff’s deputy and singer-songwriter in addition to his Storage Wars alum status. While it’s hard to pinpoint just how much money he has earned over his career, he is worth upwards of one million dollars.
Shana Dahan – $1.3 million
Though Shana and her partner Edwina only appeared on Storage Wars seasons 11 and 12, the duo’s flawless energy captured audiences’ attention. Since her appearance, Shana has kept a low profile. She makes her living working as the Marketing Director for Black Raven Films where she works with her husband, actor Adam Bulbourn. She also runs the YouTube channel Shana Emily and jointly runs ThriftersAnonymous with Edwina Registre.
Rene and Casey Nezhoda – $1.5 million
Despite the couple’s first appearance happening well into the 4th season of Storage Wars, the Nezhodas have made a lasting impression on viewers. Rene already boasted a big bankroll before joining the cast, and his impressive knowledge of most things antiques — combined with frequent appearances by his sweet wife Casey — made him an entertaining addition for viewers. The couple shares the thrift store Bargain Hunters in Poway, California.
Ivy Calvin – $1.8 Million
Former linebacker for California State University, MMA fighter, and business owner Ivy Calvin has been a Storage Wars staple since season 3. With his antique store, Grandma’s Attic, the A&E star has amassed a small fortune with his treasure-hunting prowess.
Jarrod Schulz – $2 million
While Brandi still has a place in the Storage Wars cast, Jarrod appears to have been blackballed by A&E since Passante levied domestic abuse allegations against him. Schulz owns two companies, Outlaw Apparel and the Rush Bar and Grill in Lake Forest, California. He has since moved on from his and Brandi’s breakup and is dating a bartender in his employ. Since being charged with domestic violence against Passante, Schulz has been dropped from the Storage Wars roster.
Brandi Passante – $2 million
For many viewers, Storage Wars was best represented by the ferocious “Young Gun” couple Brandi Passante and Jarrod Schulz. While the duo has separated as of 2018, their fortunes were already well established. After their split, they continued to appear on Storage Wars, though their rivalry took its toll on Brandi’s mental health. Since her own experiences with domestic violence, Brandi has become an outspoken supporter of the charity Women’s Own Worth.
Dave Hester – $4 million
Since his success in Storage Wars, Dave Hester has certainly built a comfortable nest egg. Despite suing A&E over pay structure in 2013 and missing out on the 4th season, Hester was welcomed back onto the show from season 5 onward. He has owned resale locations in the past but seems to have turned to the internet to help him resell after his physical stores closed down. His website DaveHesterAuctioneer.com lists an absolutely packed schedule, so it’s safe to say that his fortune will continue to grow.
The Dotsons – $4.5 Million
Without the Dotsons where would Storage Wars even be? The husband-wife auctioneer duo — Dan and Laura Dotson — have some of the most familiar faces in the cast. After their success on Storage Wars, the couple’s business, American Auctioneers, grew from performing around 300 auctions per year to a whopping 3000. They also launched a second online business, StorageAuctions.net, in 2015. With Dan Dotson pushing into the producing side of entertainment — and the couple’s proclivity for making cameos and appearances on talk shows — their fortune is almost ensured to continue to grow, especially if they keep cashing those sweet Storage Wars checks.
Nabila Haniss – >$10 million
Though she appeared irregularly in seasons 2 and 3 of Storage Wars, Nabila Haniss left an impression with her pretentious comments and her infamous Paris Hilton lawsuit — brought after Haniss sold explicit items of Hilton’s acquired through an auction. Haniss reportedly made 10 million on the initial sale but later settled the lawsuit outside of court for an undisclosed amount. Haniss runs an auctioning business and has invested in real estate across Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.
Barry Weiss – $10 Million
Barry Weiss started building his incredible wealth long before appearing on A&E’s Storage Wars. He spent more than 25 years building a produce company with his brother before turning his attention to his love of antiques. It’s a good thing Weiss has such full coffers to draw from as he readily admits that he makes less money than his co-stars due to his inability to part with many of his treasures.
Thom Beers – $25 Million
Thom Beers may not be a name many fans recognize, but the American television producer and voice over artist has narrated the series since its inception. With more than 40 television shows under his belt, Beers has a much larger fortune to lean on than any of his costars. In addition to his own powerhouse career, Beers is married to the president of Amygdala Music, a company that produces the soundtracks for shows like Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers.
