Dave Hester

Dave’s top priority is to guarantee you have a pleasant experience when selling personal items at auction or buying or selling your home. His wealth of knowledge and expertise make for an unbeatable combination.

Recently, he set artist auction records in two of his forms – including a jar that sold for $184,500 at Brunk and $216,000 at Crocker Farm.

Early Life and Education

Dave Shaw crafted works of beauty and function throughout his lifetime, drawing from visual art, scenic design, and costume design.

Dave began working for his uncle at Carroll’s Auction in Georgetown as a young child, selling watermelons and cantaloupes. Later, he joined Wilson’s Auction, a family-run business which continues to operate today.

Shanti Dave was a pioneering figure in Indian Modern art with his pioneering “archaeological” multimedia style. His pieces, many of which sell for substantial prices, continue to capture the attention of Western collectors and art historians alike.

Professional Career

Dave Hester has been involved in the auction business since he was a young teenager. His first experience attending an auction took place during the mid-1980s, and eventually led to becoming licensed as an auctioneer by 1992.

He opened two shops–the Newport Consignment Gallery and Rags to Riches Secondhand Store–in Costa Mesa, California. Additionally, he employed around 15 employees to help him sell the valuable items purchased at auctions.

He is a well-known figure in the storage auction industry, which has contributed to his substantial net worth. His appearances on television show Storage Wars have resulted in numerous endorsement deals and income streams for him.

Achievements and Honors

Dave Winfield was the first professional baseball player to launch his own charitable foundation. This noble cause has always had Dave’s support, and he’s proven his multitasking prowess by having a successful career in both sports and business.

The most coveted award was the NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award. This esteemed recognition is bestowed upon those who have made outstanding contributions to NSSF, its affiliates or the firearms industry. As a tribute to industry leadership and founding fathers of NSSF, this important trophy was officially presented at their annual Members Meeting during SHOT Show (r) in Las Vegas, Nevada – a beautiful gold colored plaque with an inscribed name plate.

Personal Life

Dave Hester is an acclaimed American auctioneer. Born on July 23, 1964 at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base near Oceanside, California, his family tree includes German and Irish ancestry.

He’s been married to Donna Hester since 2006 and they share a son named Dave Hester Jr. The intimate details of their family life remain hidden away; most often we only get glimpses through rare photos shared on social media platforms.

Hester was one of the top earners on Storage Wars during its initial season. He had a fierce competitive spirit and often caused trouble among fellow buyers such as Darrell Sheets and Jarrod Schulz, often leading to physical altercations between them.

Net Worth

Dave Hester has amassed an impressive fortune during his 25 year career as an auctioneer, consistently making large amounts of money.

He boasts a substantial net worth of approximately $4 million, according to reliable sources. He earned some of this wealth while appearing as a cast member on the popular reality TV show ‘Storage Wars’ which airs on A&E network.

Before his appearance on Storage Wars, Hester owned two stores in California – Consignment Gallery and Rags to Riches secondhand shop. These businesses served as stepping stones for him to earning a substantial income through his appearances on Storage Wars.