Auction Hunters — Season 5
Every day in America, there are over ten thousand abandoned storage units that are put up for public auction. Each unit has the potential to be a goldmine or a bust for those who make their living hun
About this season
Every day in America, there are over ten thousand abandoned storage units that are put up for public auction. Each unit has the potential to be a goldmine or a bust for those who make their living hunting unclaimed property. This eight half-hour episode series follows two of the best prospectors in the business, Clinton "Ton" Jones and Allen Haff, in their quest to win auctions, acquire treasure and sell it for profit.
Episodes (20)
1. Space Cowboys
Aired 12 October 2014 • 30 min
Ton and Allen uncover an antique World War II firearm and a Russian space suit, which could be their biggest find yet.
2. Ramped Up
Aired 19 October 2014
Ton and Allen go up against their former assistant, Carolyn, while Ton battles a bad back. The two find an automatic BB gun, and Allen faces a tough decision when negotiations to sell a stunt ramp go south.
3. Hook, Line and Printer
Aired 26 October 2014
A last-minute auction in Norwalk proves challenging when Ton and Allen go toe-to-toe with a real life cowboy couple. When the dust settles, the guys uncover a 3D printer and a grappling hook gun they can’t wait to shoot.
4. Rock and Roll
Aired 2 November 2014
An auction in Whittier gets ugly when a buyer named Big Dave tries to take it all. After some tough losses, the guys win a state of the art food truck and an off-road rock crawler with dangerous consequences.
5. Betsy's Last Stand
Aired 9 November 2014 • 30 min
Ton and Allen head to an auction in hopes of mending their bread truck, Betsy; an industrial grinder and a classic Chevy.
6. Risk & Reward
Aired 23 November 2014 • 30 min
Ton & Allen arrive late to an auction. They uncover vintage bear traps and a bounty of street art. If the pieces belong to the artist, RISK, it could be their biggest score ever. If not, they'll be stuck with forged knockoffs.
7. Blazing Saddles
Aired 7 December 2014 • 30 min
Ton and Allen head to a Hollywood auction and face a new competitor with a seemingly endless cash flow. After they uncover a triple barrel shotgun...
8. Party Gras
Aired 14 December 2014
On a trip to New Orleans, Ton and Allen look to mix business with pleasure. They wage war with some locals at a tough auction, win a Mardi Gras...
9. Louisiana Purchase
Aired 21 December 2014 • 30 min
In Louisiana, Ton and Allen encounter some salty locals at a shipping crate auction, and navigate choppy waters at a boat auction.
10. Missouri Loves Company
Aired 28 December 2014
On a visit to see Ton's sister in Missouri for some rafting and relaxation, the guys hit up a fast-paced live auction.
11. Tough as Nails
Aired 4 January 2015
CJ seeks to disrupt Allen's search for serenity at a storage auction. Then, the guys head to a live auction where they uncover an unusual Marilyn Monroe statue, an industrial water slide and a bed of nails.
12. Ton-Geons & Dragons
Aired 11 January 2015
Ton works on their new truck as Allen heads to an auction where he finds a sword collection and some falconry gear.
13. Wreck-Shaw
Aired 18 January 2015
A weekend auction sees the guys go up against some newbie buyers for a rickshaw, a wrecking ball and blast detonators.
14. Carnies & Armories
Aired 25 January 2015
A tough group of bidders team up to take down Ton and Allen at auction. After a couple of wins, the guys try to sell an arsenal used by Native Americans and some vintage carnival gear. But will they get conned?
15. The Unsinkable Ton
Aired 1 February 2015
The guys try to authenticate props from the movie "Titanic"; Ton faces off with a rattlesnake during a snakebite-kit sale; Allen carves up some ice while selling chainsaws.
16. Pucks for Bucks
Aired 8 February 2015
The guys get stuck with a unit they didn’t want and have to sort through trash to make their bottom line. They uncover glass blowing tools, autographed baseballs and a hockey puck launcher, which puts Ton in the line of fire.
17. Whiskey Business
Aired 15 February 2015
An auction in Allen’s old stomping grounds triggers memories of being a “lone wolf.” The guys find a set of RC race boats and when they buy a man-cave unit full of old whiskey, a night of partying leads to some tough sales.
18. Haff-Inated
Aired 22 February 2015
Allen's off his game without his morning coffee, but some fun items help him re-energize. The guys find a wrestling ring, and when Allen uncovers vintage animatronics, they remind him of his days as a theme park boat captain.
19. Brew-Phoria
Aired 1 March 2015
Ton and Allen go all in for an electric car, but with the batteries missing, a pricey refurb is their only shot at a profit. Will a home brewing system and high-end air rifles help soften the blow, or will they take a big loss?
20. Catch My Drift?
Aired 8 March 2015
The guys land a custom drift car and a luxury antiques unit that could have a one-of-a-kind pilot pistol from WWI. While trying to track down the provenance of the gun, Ton’s lead foot gets them into trouble at their car sale.