Auction Hunters Season 3 Episode 7 Big Easy Money

In this episode of Auction Hunters, entitled Big Easy Money, hosts Ton and Allen journey to New Orleans, Louisiana, in search of valuable treasures to sell at auction. With $5,000 in their pockets, they scope out various storage units up for bid, looking for items that will bring in a high profit.

Their first stop is at a storage facility in Kenner, where they purchase a unit for $1,600. Inside, they find a large collection of Mardi Gras costumes, including elaborate masks, hats, and extravagant outfits adorned with feathers and sequins. Ton and Allen are thrilled with their find, as they know these items will be in high demand back home in California, especially during the upcoming Mardi Gras season. They estimate that the costumes alone could fetch anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 at auction.

Next, they head over to another storage facility in Metairie, where they stumble upon a massive safe. Ton and Allen are intrigued by the potential value of the safe, but they're unsure whether they'll be able to find someone willing to buy it. They decide to take a risk and bid $2,000 on the unit, hoping that there might be other valuable items hidden inside. As they begin to sort through the contents, they discover a large collection of antique weapons, including swords, bayonets, and muskets. They're excited by the prospect of selling these items at auction, but they're even more thrilled when they find a rare revolver tucked away in a hidden compartment of the safe. The revolver is a Colt Single Action Army, known as "the gun that won the west," and it's valued at around $5,000.

Ton and Allen's final stop of the day is at a storage facility in New Orleans, where they bid $2,500 on a unit containing a variety of electronics and collectibles. Inside, they discover a collection of vintage Atari games and consoles, as well as a number of rare gaming accessories. They're excited by the prospect of selling these items to collectors, but they're even more thrilled when they find a rare copy of the Nintendo game Earthbound. Earthbound is one of the most sought-after games in the world of retro gaming, and Ton and Allen estimate that they could sell it for anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000.

With their trailer loaded up, Ton and Allen head back to California to prepare their items for auction. They take the Mardi Gras costumes to a local costume shop, where they're appraised at $4,000. The antique weapons are taken to a gun dealer, who values them at $8,000, and the Atari games and Earthbound are taken to a gaming store, where they're appraised at $4,000.

Ton and Allen are pleased with the appraisals, but they know that they'll need to put in some work to get the best price at auction. They spend the next few days cleaning and restoring the items, ensuring that they're in the best possible condition for buyers. Finally, the day of the auction arrives, and Ton and Allen are ready to see if their hard work will pay off.

The Mardi Gras costumes are the first item up for bid, and they sell for $3,000, which is slightly lower than the appraisal, but still a good price. Next up is the collection of antique weapons, which Ton and Allen are nervous about, as they know that not everyone is interested in buying weapons. However, their worries are unfounded, as the weapons sell for an impressive $9,000.

Finally, it's time for the Atari games and Earthbound to go up for bid. Ton and Allen are thrilled when the Earthbound cartridge sells for an astounding $7,000, which is well above the appraisal. The rest of the Atari games sell for a combined total of $4,000, bringing the total profit for the unit to $11,000. When they add in the profits from the other two units, Ton and Allen have made a total profit of $22,000.

Overall, Ton and Allen are thrilled with the outcome of their trip to New Orleans. They've found some fantastic items, restored them to their former glory, and sold them for prices well above what they paid for them. It's a perfect example of the thrill of the auction hunt, and a reminder that there's always treasure to be found if you're willing to look for it.