A&E's 'Storage Wars': 5 things you never knew about reality star Barry Weiss

Barry Weiss is back in action and ready to do what he does best - find some hidden gems, literally!

UPDATED OCT 29, 2021

Barry Weiss on 'Storage Wars' (Youtube/A&E Network)

Spotting a diamond in the rough is certainly an acquired skill. Not everyone is always up to the task or has what it takes to spot potentially high-value products. But for the cast of 'Storage Wars', they certainly know how to sniff out big value items, adding a tonne of excitement to the chase.

With Season 14 finally here, some of the 'Storage Wars' originals are all set to get back into action! If you're looking for other reality series such as this one to check out, you might want to consider -- 'Houses with History' and 'Help! I Wrecked My House'.

Barry Weiss

Barry Weiss, popularly known as the 'Collector' on the franchise, will be returning to the show after a brief hiatus. Weiss began collecting antiques at the age of 15 and hasn't stopped since.

Although he claims to be a 'professional slacker', Celebrity Networth reports his net worth to be $10 million!

Weiss wealth comes from his years working in the produce business with his brother. He spent 25 years working in the field and eventually retired. Which led him to his next venture that was 'Storage Wars'.

Weiss has an impressive car collection which includes a 1947 Custom Cowboy Cadillac.

In 2019, Weiss was involved in a serious crash, which resulted in a number of injuries and broken bones. Weiss required surgery on his back and femur and was in the ICU for quite a while, before making a full recovery.

Darrell Sheets

Sheets is a veteran in the game, seeing that he's been attending storage auctions of 32 years and counting. Having scored Picasso paintings and an impressive comic book collection, Sheets knows how to sniff out winners. But he's come a long way since this. As per his A&E bio, -- "Darrell takes pride in the adventure and education storage buying has provided him. It’s a lifestyle and skill set he hopes to pass on to his son."

Brandi Passante

Brandi Passante is another familiar face that will be returning to 'Storage Wars'. Although she and her now ex-husband had their own show, 'Brandi and Jarrod: Married to the Job', Passante is now back to join the show in Season 14.

Rene and Casey Nezhodas

Rene and Casey been married for over 16 years and together they run a
shop called Bargainn Hunters Thrift Store in San Diego, California. As [er their A&E bio, -- "Rene’s been buying and selling storage units since the age of 11 but when he’s not at the storage lockers, Rene loves to play poker. Casey often accompanies Rene to auctions, and is very supportive of his decisions… until he says that she can’t keep the jewelry they find, that is. Casey is always pushing Rene to focus on selling and together they make a great team where family is the most important thing in their business!"

Kenny Crossley

Kenny Crossley used to previously work with Sheriff’s Department in New Orleans, until he moved to Los Angeles. After a fateful encounter with Barry Weiss, he formed an unlikely partnership with The Collector. As per his A&E Bio -- "Starting in season ten, Kenny appears as a buyer in his own right, applying whatever he learned from Barry to grab his piece of the storage game. Bringing his unique style and personality with him, Kenny offers a fresh approach to the business of buying lockers, bringing the laughs along for the ride."

Ivy Calvin

Ivy Calvin is the king of Palmdale and the owner Grandma’s Attic. Calvin is all about business when it comes to his finds. With 16 years in the field, trying to get a one-up on Clavin is close to impossible. As per his A&E bio -- "When auctions are scarce in the desert, he’s willing to travel as far as it takes to fill his shelves. Wherever he goes, he lets his presence be known by the locals, and attributes his competitive spirit to his early years as an MMA fighter and arena football player."

'Storage Wars' Season 14 premieres on Tuesday, November 2, at 8pm ET on A&E.