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Dave Hester is a reality TV star and Prominent Businessman with a net worth of $6 million.

Dave Hester is best known as a cast member of a reality television show called storage wars which is the best show on the A&E network.

Besides acting, he is also a prominent businessman.

Hester has not less than 25 years of experience as an Auction Hunter.

Dave Hester became famous for his brilliant emergence in Storage Wars. He was often seen playing the role of reality show villain to attain the sales he wanted.

Not only in Storage Wars he has also appeared in Storage Wars: Behind The Locker series

In the Storage Wars, people remembered him as a The Mogul and became a show legend.

Quick Facts

Full NameDave Hester
Birth Date23rd July 1964
Birth PlaceNorthern California, United States
Weight80 kg (176lbs)
Height5’8 (175 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
EthnicityCaucasian
ReligionChristian
NationalityAmerican
Marital StatusDivorced
Ex-Spouse NameDonna Hester
ChildrenDave Hester Jr
CollegeSan Pedro High School
ProfessionThe reality star, TV Personality, Auction Hunter, Business Man
Net Worth$6 Million
HoroscopeLeo
Social MediaFacebook, Twitter
Last UpdateDecember,2023

Net Worth And Income

The main source of Dave Hester’s income includes his work as a professional Auction Hunter and reality television show.

His net worth as of 2023 is estimated to be $6 million.

Similarly, he earns a huge income as an Auction Hunter.

Before debuting in a reality show, he used to run Newport Consignment Gallery in Costa Mesa, California. It was a Thrift Store.

Dave was the CEO of Newport Consignment Gallery. He later resigned to play in Storage Wars.

He used to charge $1,184.1243 USD per episode as one of the best cast of reality show Storage Wars.

Hester has now established his own Auction House.

After he left the show, he started investing a majority of his time looking after his company.

Net Worth of Dave Hester in Different Currencies

Let’s have a look into Dave Hester’s net worth in different currencies.

CurrencyNet Worth
Euro5053698.00
Pound Sterling£ 4330392.00
Australian DollarA$ 7967442.00 
Canadian DollarC$ 7413990.00
Indian Rupee445761828.00
BitCoin฿ 179.17

Dave Hester: Cars & House

Dave Hester Cars

The car collection of Dave Hester is still unknown.

Dave Hester House

In 1995 Dave purchased a house in Westminister, California alongside his ex-wife for $155,500 and in 2018 the same house was estimated to have a worth of  $357,600.

It is a very luxurious 1,263 square foot single-family house.

The house consists of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Dave Hester: Lifestyle and Vacations

Lifestyle

Dave Hester isn’t a generic American. His mother was from Mexico, and his father was of German origin.

He is married to Donna Hester, but he doesn’t say much about his personal life.

Dave also has a son whose name is Dave Jr. His son helps him in running a business online.

Not to mention Dave wasn’t a businessman from the beginning. Although he was interested in trading goods, he spent a great deal of time in the Army.

He was a soldier and was also recruited in the Vietnam war. Dave spent his young days on the front line as an army trooper.

We all know Dave Hester is an Auction Hunter and an Actor.

He is passionate about buying and selling antiques rather than fame and money.

One of the reasons Storage Wars became such a big hit may very well be because of diabolical characters like Dave Hester.

Similarly, Hester’s passion for work is incredible. He loves his work as much as he loves his son.

He has a very classic and calm personality. That is the reason his fans love him so much.

Dave Hester also has the best sense of dressing. His fans are well aware of the clothes he wears. Hester is who he is because of the way he dresses.

Similarly, he wears James West Coast Choppers glasses which are very rare and hard to find.

Hester’s hobby is fishing.

Dave has a special affection for Pugs. He named his two pugs Pinky and Violet, who accompany Dave on his travels.

Hester is also a keen traveler. He keeps his fan updated on his hobbies and daily life happenings.

Vacations

After retiring from the production world, Hester traveled to exotic places all over the world.

After returning, he started his passion for Auction Hunting

Similarly, his departure from the show made his fans sad.

Hester is usually seen in meet and greets events in different parts of the country.

As a matter of fact, he enjoys spending time with his fans on his off-duty.

Dave was seen in 500 Festival in Virginia Ave, United States. The main aim of the 500 festival is to produce life-enriching events and programs.

He was also seen enjoying his vacation in the 38Th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

He normally spends his free time at his home.

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 Dave Hester: Charity

Dave Hester supports Pug fundraisers and takes an active part in such activities.

Likewise, he also raises awareness and charitable funds for people who are suffering from Lupus.

It is a condition that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs.

Tv shows & Investments

Tv shows

Dave Hester was one of the casts of Storage Wars: Behind The Locker, which was directed by Matthew Bennett in 2015.

In this series, bargain hunters bid on abandoned storage lockers, unsure if the units contain treasure or trash.

He then came into a rise in 2010 after featuring in Storage Wars.

Storage Wars was almost canceled after the 2019 season, but Dave Hester went missing for a longer time than that.

In addition, he went incognito in season 4 of the reality show. He returned shortly after but became a recurring character.

It is a reality TV series that premiered on March 18, 2014.

In 2012 Dave opened his mouth again, making scandalous allegations and comments on the reality show.

The production team fired him and in response to that, Hester sued them for $750,000 for wrongful termination.

Investments

Before appearing on TV shows, Hester was the owner of the renowned Newport Consignment Gallery. He was already wealthy before he appeared on the show.

In addition, after a successful year, he sold the company. The profit of the sale was enough for Dave to live his retired life in luxury.

Equally important, he invested a huge amount in Auctions. Dave earns millions of dollars from his auction business.

Dave Hester: Career

Hester made waves in the popular reality series Storage Wars due to his aggressive bidding style.

He was often seen playing the role of reality show villain to attain the sales he wanted.

His performance in the show entertained the viewers of the Storage Wars.  Although he left Storage Wars in 2012, Hester made a fortune for himself on the first three seasons.

He was the highest-paid cast member and rightly so based on expertise as a Pro Bidder and Auctioneer.

According to sources, Hester already had 30 years of experience in the industry by the time he was recruited to join the Storage Wars.

He was quite confident as well as determined while establishing his own auction house called Dave Hester Auctions.

It became the center of his focus after he left the show.

Hester also started investing most of his time looking after his company while running and consulting on auctions.

He rented out his services to members of the public willing to pay for him and his name.

The idea behind capitalizing by starting his own venture was to channel his fame into a running business.

He also earned some of his wealth through the properties he owned.

He also earns huge wealth from his real estate business.

3 Facts About Dave Hester

  • Hester became a storage auctioneer in 1992.
  • Dave attended his first storage auction in 1986
  • After being coveted for DWI Hester was ordered to do community service at a Goodwill store in 2005.
  • FAQs

    Is Dave Hester of Storage Wars still in business?

    Dave now operates his own auction house.

    How is Dave Hester doing after his stroke?

    He’s still not fully recovered yet.

    He’s currently working with neurologists and other medical professionals to get back in shape and condition.

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    Carisa Kissane

    Update: 2024-05-22