Auction Hunters

Auction Hunters

Auction Hunters is an American reality television series that premiered on November 9, 2010, on Spike and is produced by Gurney Productions Inc. It also airs internationally. In June 2011, Spike announced that it had ordered a third season of 26 episodes. In August 2012, Spike announced that it had ordered a fourth season of 26 episodes. The fourth season premiered on January 30, 2013.

Reality

Seasons

1. The Wild West

Air Date: 2010-11-09

A '70s German H&K P7 pistol; a rare 1910 copper cash register.

2. The Big Score

Air Date: 2010-11-09

1800s British Pepperbox handgun; pre WWI Lionel train set.

3. Ton's Got a Gun

Air Date: 2010-11-16

A depression era ``Art Case'' slot machine; a custom mini-bike; a Wild West 1800s Colt Peacemaker.

4. Strat'ed for Cash

Air Date: 2010-11-23

Ton and Allen stake out a high-end auction. They uncover a Maui Blue '70s Fender Stratocaster and a rare 1936 jet-inspired Schwinn, but will this rusty ride rake in the riches?

5. The Real Thing

Air Date: 2010-11-30

Clinton and Allen find a vintage Coke vending machine and a classic truck in their auction wins.

6. Weapons of Past Destruction

Air Date: 2010-12-06

Muskets dating to the Civil War period and a polygraph machine are among the items Clinton and Allen find in storage units they win this week.

7. Gangster Whiskey

Air Date: 2010-12-13

A rare baseball card, a classic jukebox and an early model CD player are among items found by Alan and Clinton in their auction wins.

8. Home on the Gun Range

Air Date: 2010-12-20

An old penny arcade game and a shotgun that is more than one hundred years old are among the items Allen and Clinton find in units they win at auction.

1. Miami Heat

Air Date: 2011-04-04

A 1970s NASA countdown clock, an all-terrain hovercraft and a 1960s Delta relay rocket are featured.

2. Quadzilla Attacks

Air Date: 2011-04-04

An 1880s Palm-Squeezer pistol, a Western Electric telephone from the 1800s and a Quadzilla ATV are examined.

3. Sink or Swim

Air Date: 2011-04-11

An 1897 Regina music box, an Addictor 190 mini boat and a Thomas Edison gramophone from 1905 are examined.

4. Disco and Dance

Air Date: 2011-04-18

A 1978 pinball machine, a vintage Breathalyzer and an 1898 gambling device are featured.

5. Labor of Love

Air Date: 2011-04-25

A Ms. Pac-Man arcade machine, a Harley-Davidson engine and an Air Jordan vintage shoe collection are examined.

6. The Chicago Grand Slam

Air Date: 2011-05-02

A 1984 Yamaha SS440 Snowmobile; a baseball signed by Hank Aaron; a toy robot from the 1950s.

7. The Chi-Town Showdown

Air Date: 2011-05-09

See a metal casket from the Victorian period; glass fire extinguisher grenades from the 1870's; a Chicago fire station alarm box from 1896.

8. Fire in the Hole!

Air Date: 2011-05-16

A detonator box for dynamite, a chest that has secret compartments and jewelry used in smelting are found in units Clinton and Allen win at auction.

9. Animal Instincts

Air Date: 2011-05-23

An 1897 Winchester pump-action shotgun; big-game taxidermy.

10. Everything's Bigger in Texas

Air Date: 2011-05-30

An 1886 Winchester riffle designed to kill buffalo; 1950s electric slot cars.

11. Smoking Ton

Air Date: 2011-07-16

A 1890 humidor, a WWII-era Stuart M3 tank barrel and an industrial meat slicer are found in Worchester, Mass. Deep in Boston’s south side, Allen and Ton outbid some raucous competition. The guys score a WW2 Stuart M3 tank barrel and heavy duty tank treads. They also discover an industrial meat slicer in...

12. Top Gun Ton

Air Date: 2011-07-18

An Ontario, Cal., auction is visited, where the hosts compete with high rollers; a Gundlach Korona large format field camera from the 1920s and a scale RC Viper Fan Jet aircraft are featured.

13. Beantown Bidders

Air Date: 2011-07-25

A 1940s tandem bicycle, a black powder whaling harpoon from the 1800s and a vintage American flag collection are found in Boston.

14. Diesel Digs

Air Date: 2011-08-01

A 1981 Bobcat 743 Front Loader and a World War I artifact are featured.

15. Dallas Mavericks

Air Date: 2011-08-08

The guys go to Dallas, where they find a handcrafted cowboy saddle and a Tomahawk cruise missile jet engine. Allen and Ton travel to Dallas and face off against Texas’ most elite buyers. The guys uncover a military-grade Tomahawk cruise missile jet engine and a century-old handcrafted wild west cowboy...

16. Knuckle Dust

Air Date: 2011-08-15

An autographed "Raging Bull" poster; a revolver-knife-brass knuckle combo from the 1870s; a George Rodrigue "Blue Dog" screen print.

17. Half Pipe Dreams

Air Date: 2011-08-22

A bulletproof vest and a SWAT team helmet are discovered. Also: A Z-Flex Jimmy Plumer Poolrider skateboard from the 1970s is featured.

18. Viva Las Vegas

Air Date: 2011-08-29

A naval cane sword from the 1800s; a 1910 poster of magician Chung Ling Soo; a Zig Zag magic sword box from 1974.

19. Rodeo Ton

Air Date: 2011-09-05

Ton and Allen head to the Beverly Hills of Orange County, Anaheim, and score a 1970s El Toro mechanical bull used to train bull riders, a silver WWII era banjo, and a collection of 1800s...

20. Sin City Shootout

Air Date: 2011-09-12

The guys head to Las Vegas, NV and discover a bumper car designed to look like a 1953 Chevy, M16 rifle magazines, a photo booth and a set of potato guns.

21. Night of the Digging Dead

Air Date: 2011-10-18

A custom-built shark cage; 1900s pathologist's dissection toolkit; 1940s embalming pump and one of the first electric bone saws.

22. Battle Bought

Air Date: 2011-10-24

Remote-controlled combat robots from the 1990s; an 1800s French "Harmonica Pistol" are featured.

23. Hot Wheels

Air Date: 2011-10-31

A 1970s dune racer; off-road racing gear; a 1965 replica Mustang pool table.

24. Great American Cashtime

Air Date: 2011-11-07

Allen and Ton head to San Diego and face off against a high roller. They discover a rare 1950s Master Pitch baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool used by rescuers to pry open cars.

25. Auction Hunters, Ink.

Air Date: 2011-11-14

Allen and Ton are back in LA for a high-end storage auction and score an autographed 1960s Bob Shaw Swing Gate tattoo machine. Later, the guys uncover a Terry Ives competition chainsaw and a six foot chainsaw-carved cedar bear.

26. Reel Money

Air Date: 2011-11-21

Ton and Allen travel to a container auction in San Diego and encounter some reckless spenders. They discover a "laser tag" system used for military training and refurbish a 1970's-era Fighting Chair used for big-game fishing.

27. Early Bird Special

Air Date: 2011-11-28

Vintage Shooting Star carnival game; professional Mixed Martial Arts octagon fighting cage

28. Auction Hunters Live

Air Date:

In an unprecedented live event, Ton and Allen attend an exclusive high-end auction and attempt to turn a profit in just one hour! Watch as Ton and Allen race to dig the units they've won and sell their contents live!

1. Cold Hard Cash

Air Date: 2012-03-28

Ton and Allen go North to Alaska and get a cold reception from the local auctioneer. They find two enormous seaplane pontoons and a pair of Smith & Wesson revolvers, including the most powerful production handgun in the world!

2. Ton's Driller Instinct

Air Date: 2012-03-28

Ton & Allen encounter aggressive outdoorsmen in the Alaskan wilderness. The guys discover an 8-wheeled ATV that travels on both land & water and an air percussion hammer that can drill through solid rock!

3. Hidden Hot Wheels

Air Date: 2012-04-04

Ton and Allen challenge an auction buyer on his home turf; The guys find a 1969 Chevelle Malibu.

4. Auction Hunter Shuffle

Air Date: 2012-04-04

Ton and Allen teach an new auction hunter a lesson and find a 1940s shuffleboard and a hot rod made from part of a WWII fighter plane.

5. Big Easy Money

Air Date: 2012-04-11

Allen & Ton find more than easy money in New Orleans when they encounter bayou bidders with money.

6. High Flying Ton

Air Date: 2012-04-18

Allen and Ton are off to Ventura, CA, looking to crack open some container units that have been sitting there for ages. Thinking about pricey fishing gear and even Hollywood memorabilia, the boys are pumped to go in there and do what they do best.

7. Drumming Up Cash

Air Date: 2012-04-25

Ton & Allen face some silent but deadly competition at an auction in nearby Glendale. They discover a Zildjian brand percussion cymbal from the 1940’s and a pyrotechnics control board designed for large-scale fireworks displays!

8. Bowling Pin Payday

Air Date: 2012-05-02

Allen & Ton visit Ton’s old stompin’ ground and go head-to-head with a trash-talking auction buyer. They uncover a 19th century rifle with a matching cutlass bayonet and a mechanical bowling pinsetter from the early 1960’s!

9. Fake Punt Payoff

Air Date: 2012-05-09

Ton and Allen contend with a large crowd of inexperienced auction-buyers at a huge storage container auction in Pasadena. They find a small fleet of Segway personal transporters and an enormous custom-made shotgun.

10. The Jersey Score

Air Date: 2012-05-16

Ton & Allen attend a silent auction in NJ, but that doesn't stop the local buyers from letting them know they're not welcome! They uncover a skeet throwing machine from the 1960's & a vintage vehicle with some real horsepower!

11. Allen's Got Balls

Air Date: 2012-05-23

The guys clash with a familiar foe. Also: A vehicle that picks up golf balls and an accurate rifle are featured.

12. Mr. Haff Goes to Washington

Air Date: 2012-05-30

The guys visit Washington, D.C., where they find a Civil War-era revolver and gold coins from South Africa.

13. Voodoo Moola

Air Date: 2012-06-06

The guys run into trouble at a storage auction in Baton Rouge. Featured: an antique barber chair and a pair of racing lawn mowers.

14. Dead Aim

Air Date: 2012-06-06

The guys meet a rival with shady bidding tactics. Featured: a monowheel and a rifle built to scare off grave robbers.

15. Sidecar Surprise

Air Date: 2012-06-20

The guys visit Virginia for an auction. Featured: a military motorcycle from Russia and a 19th-century cannon.

16. Little-Ton Jones

Air Date: 2012-06-20

An amateur rocket and machinery for mining gold are featured.

17. Choo-Choo, Cha-Ching!

Air Date: 2012-08-08

Ton and Allen get a surprise second chance after nearly getting shut out in the small town of Palmer. They uncover a motorized railroad maintenance car from the 1960’s and a pre-WWI Japanese semi-automatic pistol

18. Ton's Hot Commodity

Air Date: 2012-08-15

Allen is late to the auction, leaving Ton to battle a feisty female auction buyer on his own! The guys find a fully functional flamethrower and a rare hand-carved bow and arrow set from South America!

19. Ice, Ice, Baby

Air Date: 2012-08-22

Ton and Allen have to get aggressive when they encounter a towering opponent with a mountain of cash. The guys uncover a vintage ice resurfacing machine and an Olympic biathalon rifle!

20. Gangs of New York

Air Date: 2012-08-29

Ton and Allen duke it out with a local thrift store gang at a Brooklyn storage auction.

21. Allen's Ruff Day

Air Date: 2012-08-29

Ton and Allen head to an auction in Ton’s hometown and end up battling with a big-mouthed buyer. They discover a pair of tranquilizer dart guns and also end up fighting with a K9!

22. Hula Moola

Air Date: 2012-09-12

Ton and Allen jet to the Hawaiian islands where they’re joined by a feisty new female assistant! The team uncovers a pair of James Bond-style gadgets designed for high-speed underwater travel and a vintage sled used to race down the mountain

23. Friends in Hawaii Places

Air Date: 2012-09-19

Allen & Ton enlist an assistant, Carolyn, and Allen’s Hawaiian buddy, Junior, to help them battle local buyers.

24. Money Makin' Monster Machines

Air Date: 2012-09-26

The Auction Hunters team goes on the attack & ends up on a collision course with a hardened veteran auction buyer.

25. Gold 'n' Gloves

Air Date: 2012-09-26

A medieval catapult for assaulting castles and a collection of gold bars worth thousands of dollars are uncovered by the guys.

1. Once a Pawn a Time

Air Date: 2013-01-30

Ton and Allen discover that owning a pawn shop is way more trouble than they expected. With bills stacking up, even an antique ammo collection and some classic football helmets may not be enough to put the guys in the black.

2. Win Lose or Joust

Air Date: 2013-01-30

Ton and Allen race back from an auction to purchase a rare comic valued at over $100,000. The guys uncover a Samurai sword used for ritual suicide and Allen lives out his childhood fantasy of becoming knight.

3. It's Raining Ton

Air Date: 2013-02-06

The guys take Big Sis to her first auction - and when things get ugly, she becomes their secret weapon. Ton tests out a "blob" and Allen gets shot with a riot gun.

4. Rock-et to Me!

Air Date: 2013-02-13

Ton and Allen end up in a turf war at a Hollywood auction and at odds with each other over whether to gamble on what could be an antique slot machine. Allen attempts to fly a jetpack.

5. Off the Deep End

Air Date: 2013-02-20

Ton and Allen quarrel over bidding strategy at a rare auction on Catalina Island and must race against the clock to unload a one man submersible that could be worth big money… if they can make it work.

6. Trading Places

Air Date: 2013-02-27

When an injury sidelines Allen, he stays at the shop while Ton takes Big Sis to the auction and goes rogue, ignoring Allen's advice and making risky purchases that could lose the partners a boatload of cash.

7. Flying Ton, Creeping Allen

Air Date: 2013-03-09

When a group of thugs try to bully Ton and Allen out of a Chinatown auction, the guys fight back, leading to a violent showdown and the discovery of both a rare Bornean blowgun and special effects wire harnesses.

8. Whip It Good

Air Date: 2013-03-16

With a motocross bike and a rare stock whip up for grabs, Ton and Allen face one of their toughest competitors yet: their former employee Carolyn, who knows all their tricks, has money to burn and is out for revenge.

9. Machine Gun Ton

Air Date: 2013-03-23

Ton and Allen battle a pair of vicious female auction hunters who have an axe to grind and bid based on spite rather than strategy. And a gatling gun & suit of armor are worth much less than the guys expected.

10. Always Money in Philadelphia

Air Date: 2013-03-30

In Philadelphia, the guys face a shady bidder with inside information and former NFL star Vince Papale in a battle for a vintage football passing machine and a colonial musket that could be worth huge money...if it’s real.

11. Carolyn Goes Topless

Air Date: 2013-04-06

A friendly competition with former employee Carolyn turns into a vicious battle for a 1968 Corvette Stingray, giving Carolyn the last laugh. Allen tests his Ninja skills with an antique sickle weapon.

12. Don't Taze Me Bro

Air Date: 2013-04-13

Two fierce opponents best Ton and Allen at the auction, leaving the duo in the lurch with a “trash unit” and little chance of breaking even for the day. And Ton gets tazed.

13. The Fall Guys

Air Date: 2013-04-13

The pressures of running a shop are taking a toll on Ton and Allen and not even the discovery of a stunt-man's fall bag can ease the tension. When things get heated, Ton abandons the partnership and leaves town.

Separation Anxiety

14. Separation Anxiety

Air Date: 2014-01-18

Allen struggles to keep the pawn shop afloat while training Elle; After a fierce bidding war with Caroline, pieces from a century old motorcycle may not be enough.

15. Allen vs. Ton

Air Date: 2014-01-25

Ton and Allen find themselves bidding against each other at an auction; the fate of the pawnshop and their friendship is in question.

You Got Served

16. You Got Served

Air Date: 2014-02-01

The guys leave an auction empty handed and try to find new merchandise at a yard sale; questionable antique tennis rackets and an ancient special effects box may not earn them anything.

Without a Chute

17. Without a Chute

Air Date: 2014-02-08

The shop's landlord wants to talk to the guys; Allen puts an experimental powered parachute to the test.

Ton Voyage

18. Ton Voyage

Air Date: 2014-02-15

A ruthless store owner tries to stop Ton and Allen from scoring new items in Santa Barbara so they fight back; the guys uncover a rare antique air gun and a vintage wooden boat built for speed.

You Foos You Lose

19. You Foos You Lose

Air Date: 2014-02-22

When their truck breaks down, Ton and Allen lay it all on the line to raise money to fix her. They score a Foosball table, Tommy Gun drums and to Ton's delight, a treasure trove of Twinkies, but will it be enough?

Allen's Big Crush

20. Allen's Big Crush

Air Date: 2014-03-01

Battling it out with a former-employee; a set of monster truck tires and a mystery box are the last chance.

Nothing But Net

21. Nothing But Net

Air Date: 2014-03-15

Ton and Allen are challenged by two old rivals; the guys dig up an off-road motorcycle and a pair of net guns; the staff clashes with mystery shoppers.

Hall of Fame Game

22. Hall of Fame Game

Air Date: 2014-03-22

Ton and Big Sis revamp the shop to bring in customers; a Ouija board and a set of antique basketballs; Allen goes toe-to-toe with an NBA Hall of Famer.

Cashville, Tennessee

23. Cashville, Tennessee

Air Date: 2014-03-29

Ton and Allen rumble with a band of high-bidding bikers; the guys discover a 37 millimeter anti-tank gun and a cowboy's rodeo saddle.

Big Sis Ducks Out

24. Big Sis Ducks Out

Air Date: 2014-03-29

Big Sis drops brings bad news as the guys clash with Carolyn over a carnival unit in Long Beach; a Native American tomahawk, a dunk tank and a rare gun that can fire three shots at once.

25. Gone in 20 Seconds

Air Date: 2014-04-05

Uncovering a Geiger counter and NASCAR impact wrenches; shocking news from the accountant.

26. To Pawn or Not To Pawn

Air Date: 2014-04-05

A face-off with Carolyn in Covina; a special effects unit; deciding the fate of the shop.

1. Space Cowboys

Air Date: 2014-10-12

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

Air Date: 2014-10-19

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

Air Date: 2014-10-26

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

Air Date: 2014-11-02

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

Air Date: 2014-11-09

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

Air Date: 2014-11-23

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

Air Date: 2014-12-07

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

Air Date: 2014-12-14

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

Air Date: 2014-12-21

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

Air Date: 2014-12-28

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

Air Date: 2015-01-04

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

Air Date: 2015-01-11

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

Air Date: 2015-01-18

A weekend auction sees the guys go up against some newbie buyers for a rickshaw, a wrecking ball and blast detonators.

14. Carnies & Armories

Air Date: 2015-01-25

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

Air Date: 2015-02-01

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

Air Date: 2015-02-08

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

Air Date: 2015-02-15

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

Air Date: 2015-02-22

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

Air Date: 2015-03-01

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?

Air Date: 2015-03-08

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.

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Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

2010-11-09

Episodes

107 (5 seasons)

Status

Canceled

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Gurney Productions