Ep 5. It's All Smoke and Mirrors

In season 7, episode 5 of Storage Wars, titled "It's All Smoke and Mirrors," the bidding wars continue as professional buyers and auctioneers clash in their race to secure the best units. The episode begins on a promising note as bidders Darrell Sheets and Brandon Sheets uncover a storage unit full of vintage arcade games and a rare guitar. However, the excitement is short-lived as the duo faces tough competition from seasoned bidder Ivy Calvin and his protégé, Alex.

Meanwhile, the always-entertaining Mary Padian ventures out on her own to bid on a storage locker that has a suspicious smell emanating from it. Mary's intuition pays off as she discovers a collection of rare and valuable antiques hidden amongst the clutter, much to the chagrin of her competitors.

The stakes are high as tensions rise and the bidding wars heat up. Rene Nezhoda and his wife, Casey, try their luck on a unit filled with cardboard boxes. Despite initial disappointment, the couple strikes gold as they uncover a valuable collection of artwork and vintage comic books.

As the day comes to a close, bidders must decide whether or not to risk it all on one last unit. Darrell Sheets and Brandon take a chance on a storage locker that appears to contain only smoke and mirrors. However, in the world of storage wars, appearances can be deceiving. The unit turns out to be a goldmine, with rare collectibles and antiques.

In "It's All Smoke and Mirrors," viewers witness the fierce and exciting world of storage wars, where bidders race against the clock to uncover hidden treasures. With unpredictable twists and turns, this episode showcases the high-stakes thrill of the auction and the extraordinary finds that can make bidders rich in an instant.