Kobey's in the limelight thanks to stars of STORAGE WARS

Stars of A&E Network's "Storage Wars" are bringing Kobey's Swap Meet national attention. Sellers Darrell "The Gambler" Sheets, his son Brandon "The Sidebet" Sheets, Dave "The Mogul" Hestor and his son Dave Jr. are featured stars in the hit TV show. All make regular appearances as Kobey's Swap Meet vendors and Sheets is a 25 year veteran of the market.

The second season premier of "Storage Wars" on July 20 broke records for the A&E network with 5.1 million viewers. It was the top season opening performance for any series in the network's history.

The popular show features four crafty treasure hunters who bid on storage units that go up for auction in hopes of making some prize finds. Sheets calls the excitement which comes with these finds "the wow factor". Hestor who operates the Rags to Riches consigment store in Orange County is known for famously remarking, "Yuuup!"

Kobey's Swap Meet is currently featured with Sheets on the A&E "Storage Wars" website in a Store Tours feature. The photo shoot for the piece took place at Kobey's on July 25. Featured in the booth is an electromatic guitar made by Gretsch sporting a Bo Diddley signature along with a Bo Diddly concert ticket, also signed. Both are presumed to be authentic signatures. However, as Sheets points out, every item needs to be properly researched to be certain.

"Storage Wars" normally airs on Wednesday nights at 10 PM on the A&E network.

Darrell Sheets and Dave Hestor regularly appear at Kobey's Swap Meet and Kobey's Facebook page. Anthony Pretto, Kobey's Director of Social Media, is quick to inform Facebook friends about the stars scheduled appearances. Fans are usually granted autographs, photo ops and sometimes free stuff like "Yuuup!" bumper stickers from Hestor.

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