The Liquidator
Jeff Schwarz, the owner of a large liquidation house, works seven days a week following leads and tips that could bring him to the next big buy. Back at the shop, his crew works to make room for the new merchandise by finding buyers for the old.
Season 1 - The Liquidator
2012-07-05
After walking into a potentially lucrative deal, Jeff is forced to pick up the gavel and host an auction if he's going to see any profit.
2012-07-12
Jeff falls in love with a monster statue made of motorcycle parts… but so does Biker Doug.
2012-07-19
Jeff decides to mess with his staff by surprising them with unannounced shipments. But when the merchandise arrives, it's Jeff who goes into overdrive to sell it off.
2012-07-26
Jeff strikes while the iron sizzles and starts flipping merchandise before taking possession.
2012-08-02
Jeff goes crazy when he comes out on the losing end in a pricey electronics deal.
2012-08-16
Jeff scoops up a shipment of furniture that might have been used to sell drugs.
2012-08-23
With a major shipment en route and no more room in the warehouse, Jeff must convince Jose to share his space with the enemy.
2012-08-30
Jeff places his bets on a series of storage lockers, even though he knows the odds are against a big jackpot.
2012-09-06
After buying a shipment of Asian noodles that are about to expire, Jeff is forced to admit that he's addicted to the deal.
2012-09-13
Jeff’s son Nick convinces his dad to partner on a new t-shirt line, as intern Daniel takes on the management of a Pop-Up store. Jeff’s expectations are impossibly high.
2012-02-20
As Jeff races against the clock to get top dollar for a warehouse full of dollar store junk, his "frenemy" Jose plots to get even for the piles of pallets Jeff snuck into his warehouse.
2012-09-27
Inspired by the kinky contents of a bailiff seized barn, Jeff decides to hold the mother of all auctions.
Season 2 - The Liquidator
2012-11-08
In the season two premiere, Jeff rolls the dice on the biggest gamble of his career-bidding tens of thousands of dollars, sight unseen, for a truckload of high-end electronics that has been damaged in a transportation mishap. He awaits delivery, his stomach in knots.
2012-11-15
Jeff takes delivery of a massive load of dubious merchandise-including pallets of foam Easter eggs and Halloween pumpkins-and his staff starts to worry. Meanwhile, a planned auction of high-end goods teeters on the brink of disaster.
2012-11-22
Jeff makes deals non-stop, wherever he is, all day and all night. That’s why he’s successful, but also the reason why he’s such a stress case. He tries his best to decompress, but finally reaches a breaking point. Jeff reluctantly lets his family take him on a brief vacation, but that doesn’t stop him from making deals and riding his staff.
2012-11-29
Jeff makes his living on a handshake every day-he’s got to know whom to trust. When he’s called in to negotiate for the goods in an Italian gelato café that appears to be brewing something on the side, Jeff has to be careful not to get in over his head. Meanwhile, other deals for dodgy Chinese mattresses and wicker furniture demonstrate the extent-and limits-of Jeff’s trust.
2012-12-06
There’s a cardinal rule in the world of buy-and-sell: Never fall in love with your merchandise. But when Jeff finally decides to part with his beloved Motorcycle Monster statue, fellow-collector Rick appears to tempt him with even more novelty attractions. Sometimes even Jeff has to remember that money talks and love has a price.
2012-12-13
When a guy phones with a batch of tuxedos to sell, it sure helps if you know a guy who buys tuxedos. And, luckily, Jeff knows everybody. With his Rolodex spinning, expert middleman Jeff brings together a series of buyers and sellers, skimming off a bit of cream each time-without breaking a sweat.
2013-01-10
For The Liquidator, snap decisions and big gambles are part of the game. But sometimes "slam-dunk" deals can give Jeff more trouble than he bargained for.
2013-01-17
Jeff has a soft side for old acquaintances who find themselves down on their luck. When his long-time "frenemy" JosE faces the loss of his business, Jeff helps him find a way back into the game. But JosE would do well to remember: there's always a price to pay for a hand up from Jeff.
2013-01-24
After going on a buying-bender, Jeff pressures his staff to fit his impulse purchases into an already overcrowded warehouse. Jeff's buddy Wayne manages to talk him into buying some weird, wacky-and BIG-items. After that, the flood of merchandise just keeps flowing-bedding, toys, hoodies, BBQs.
2013-01-31
In the world of bottom-feeding liquidators, Jeff is a shark. But he often wonders if he could survive as an alpha predator in the uncharted waters of high-end merchandise. When some tempting deals cross his path, Jeff takes the plunge.
2013-02-07
Jeff's warehouse is famous for "eye candy"-unusual and often kitschy pieces that add spark to his displays. But, when he gets talked into buying a mangy stuffed polar bear, Jeff crosses the line from kitsch to crazy.
2013-02-14
Jeff's large network of staff and associates can yield big paydays, and sometimes even bigger heartaches. He learns a bitter lesson when his old "pal" steals a lucrative deal right out from under him. Meanwhile, much-loved employee Christine departs Direct Liquidation-but not before negotiating one last deal with Jeff.
2013-02-21
JMost men are little boys at heart-and they love their toys. When a local go-kart track goes out of business, Jeff's excitement gets the better of him. He decides to host an auction to sell the used karts-and impulsively promises the track owners a $20-grand guarantee against the proceeds.
Season 3 - The Liquidator
2013-06-23
Jeff has one day to clear out a Chinese grocery store full of exotic and vile stock.
2013-07-04
Jeff spends thousands on a military warehouse package deal that includes a decommissioned .50 caliber machine gun.
2013-07-11
Jeff makes an impulse buy. Meanwhile, Daniel ends up with a truckload of shoes that are all the same size.
2013-07-19
Jeff takes a gamble in trying to sell some broken pianos, an assortment of pickled peppers, and a collection of ornamental seashells.
2013-07-25
Deals with some regulars leave Jeff looking to sell a baby grand, used staging furniture, and a collection of ugly jeans.
2013-08-01
The purchase of a warehouse full of electronics has Jeff working against a tight deadline.
2013-08-08
Jeff has a face-off with regular customer Jose and contends with several regulars looking for deals.
2013-08-29
A deal for a large inventory of hydroponics equipment brings Jeff some unusual customers.
2016-09-05
Jeff's sales skills are put to the test when he's faced with moving a live goat and a truckload of broken guitars.
2013-09-13
Jeff pursues a store full of frozen meat. Then, a heated round with an art dealer gets Jeff riled up.
2013-09-19
Jeff looks to his go-to guys when he finds himself stuck with a truckload of B-grade lumber and other assorted items.
2013-11-21
A collector's warehouse full of mystery antiques tempts Jeff, but he has to drive to California to see if it is the real deal.
2013-12-05
Jeff commits to a high-stakes storage locker auction and a risky plan to sell off a down-and-out restaurant.
2014-01-09
Jeff buys four truckloads of TV-set props and, with nowhere to put the goods, the staff tries to pull off the biggest outdoor sale in Liquidator history.
2014-01-16
Jeff tries to profit from an exhausting string of deals with Wayne. Meanwhile, a woodworking auction does not go as planned.
2014-01-23
Jeff scoops a deal from Wayne, has a strange encounter in a sex shop, and then tries to sell an aging accordion to his own mother.
2014-02-06
Jeff falls hard for a vintage motorbike. Then when things go wrong with a mechanic, he has to turn to Sheldon the Bailiff to get it back.
2014-02-13
Jeff wears down sellers by trash-talking their merchandise, then tries to convince buyers that industrial pressure gauges and cheap pink T-shirts are treasures.
2013-02-20
Jeff gambles on a series of end-of-the-line deals in hopes of a big payday.
2014-02-27
Jeff makes a deal for fur coats and risks his reputation on a Hollywood memorabilia auction.
2014-03-06
Jeff and Daniel travel to the California desert to visit an abandoned town, meet slot machine collectors, and make a deal on 30,000 wine corks.
Season 4 - The Liquidator
2015-01-08
When Jeff loses the key item in an upcoming auction – a yacht worth a quarter-million dollars – will he also lose his customers, or can he find a new centerpiece in time?
2015-01-15
Jeff has the knack for turning trash into treasure, but when he buys a load of native artifacts he doesn’t even want in order to secure a future deal, he has to think creatively to turn a profit.
2015-01-22
Jeff loves showing newbies the ropes – but will a nervous first-time liquidator end up teaching him a thing or two?
2015-01-29
Flipping a deal is Jeff’s favorite way to make quick cash – but when Jeff tries to sell a huge load of dancewear, the flip goes flop. Will selling the product piecemeal be worth the extra effort?
2015-02-05
When a rabbit shelter asks Jeff to pay more than he should for a load of donated clothing, will Jeff sacrifice his own profit for the baby bunnies, or can he find a way to help the bunnies while still helping himself?
2015-02-12
When Jeff buys a boatload of bongs, his first instinct is to put them on the shelves of Direct Liquidation. But after his regular customers don’t bite, how will Jeff get these bongs long gone?
2015-02-19
Liquidating the contents of a restaurant should be easy – but the equipment is in such terrible condition Jeff can’t even recover his costs – until he tries a new tactic.
2015-02-26
After receiving a load of rotten furniture, Jeff goes all the way to Indonesia in a bid to get his money back. But once he’s face-to-face with the shady manufacturer, will Jeff’s temper get the better of him?
2015-04-05
Jeff only has a few days in Indonesia to fill up a container of furniture, but his tough-guy negotiating style doesn’t fly with the locals. Will Jeff be able to change up his game in time?
2015-03-12
Jeff’s empire is growing, but when his second store’s Grand Opening looks like it might end up being a bland opening, will Jeff’s micromanaging turn things around—or turn everyone off?
2015-03-19
When Apprentice Daniel starts making thousand-dollar deals without checking with Jeff first, will Daniel’s inexperience cost Jeff money? Or will Jeff have to re-evaluate Daniel’s role at Direct Liquidation?
2016-03-26
A priest, a rabbi, and Jeff walk into a dorm, but only one of them walks away with a building full of falling-apart furniture. The joke's on Jeff as he tries to turn old couches into cash.
2015-04-02
When Jeff finds out a risky high-tech deal he bought is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, will he flip it for fast cash or go for the gold?
2015-04-09
After dropping $50,000 for high-end gym equipment that won’t sell, Jeff calls in help to get out of the deal. But will the cavalry arrive prepared to help - or to do battle?
2015-04-16
When a collector brings in a couple of heavies to intimidate Jeff into giving him a good deal, will Jeff manage to beat the guy up on price without getting a free pair of concrete shoes in the bargain?
2015-04-23
It´s a sexy dream come true for Jeff as he liquidates a lingerie shop but will he and Daniel be so wowed by the women customers they end up giving away the profit?
2015-04-30
When a competitor shows up at Jeff´s door with a truckload of mattresses, will pretending he bought the wrong product save Jeff money or enrage the seller?
2015-05-05
When Jeff pulls a dirty trick on a mattress competitor, will it save him a bunch of cash or get him in a bunch of trouble with the seller?
2015-05-13
When Jeff buys a carful of clothes he doesn’t want to help out a charity, will he be able to trick a greenhorn liquidator into getting him out of the deal?
2015-05-18
Jeff’s skills are put to the test as he tries to sell dozens of skids of candy that will expire in just a few days.
2015-06-10
When a partner makes a deal – using Jeff’s money – for a bunch of dirty restaurant equipment, it’s up to Jeff to get it sold – fast!
2016-06-10
When Jeff decides to put employee Tom in charge of a huge hardwood flooring deal, will Tom rise to the challenge? Or will the only thing on the rise be Jeff’s blood pressure?
2015-06-10
When a five-ton truck full of merchandise pulls up that Jeff doesn’t remember buying, not only does he have to figure out a buyer – he has to find the seller, too.
2015-06-17
When too many vendors answer his call for coin-operated lockers, Jeff finds himself with hundreds more than he needs, and no place to store them.
2015-07-29
When Jeff forgets to book staff for an auction, will he be able to do the jobs of clerk, cashier, locker cracker, and auctioneer by himself?
2015-07-29
When Jeff needs to turn a mountain of weapons into some quick cash, he turns to his auctioneer associate Sam to help him out. But when Sam sniffs weakness, will he go for Jeff’s throat?
2015-09-10
Jeff is left high and dry in California when he tries to help his friends stage a huge estate sale there. Will he pull off a desert miracle, or watch his profits disappear like a mirage?
2015-09-17
Jeff’s all tied up in knots when a chance house call to a Palm Springs collector leads him into a dungeon full of leather bondage gear.
2015-09-24
When Jeff only has 8 hours to sell a hotel’s worth of falling-apart furniture, will he manage to turn a pile of garbage into gold? Or are these tables only fit for the trash?
2015-10-01
Jeff and Daniel hit the road hoping to pick up out-of-the-way deals for almost nothing, but a grizzled rodeo vet shows them that some small town guys can be big-time negotiators.
2015-10-08
When the company next door wants to unload $100k worth of motors, Jeff has to decide whether he wants to be a good neighbor and make friends – or make money.
2015-10-15
Jeff gets saddled with a container full of unfashionable socks that no one in town will touch, until he decides that honesty isn’t the most profitable policy.
2015-10-22
When Jeff finds negotiating with a couple of professional pickers too easy, his warning system begins to go off. Will Jeff figure out the catch in time, or will he fall headfirst into their trap?
2016-10-29
Jeff is left high and dry in California when he tries to help his friends stage a huge estate sale there. Will he pull off a desert miracle, or watch his profits disappear like a mirage?
2015-11-05
When Jeff tries to make a deal at his vet’s office, his business goes to the dogs. Will he fare any better by letting José take the reins on the next one, or will his best frenemy sabotage him?
2016-11-12
When Jeff and Daniel discover their Toronto auction is a sinking ship, they hit the streets in a wild attempt to bail it out.
2015-11-19
Jeff goes behind his friend’s back to make a deal with his wife for Western props. But will they be caught red-handed before the deal is sealed?
2015-11-26
Jeff and Daniel travel to India in search of hot deals. The country is hot alright, but they quickly learn that bargains are hard to come by, even with the help of their pretty translator. Jeff inches along the path to enlightenment on deals for puppets and saris, until a hardware store owner won’t budge in negotiations for a bunch of tools.
2015-12-03
Jeff and Daniel continue their Indian odyssey in Jodhpur, and learn that rules are made to be broken. Jeff is henpecked by lady customers when he stages a sari sale in the village square, then goes head to head with a doctor of “turbanology.” A furniture seller’s fluency in English comes as a surprise, and Jeff’s loose lips threaten to sabotage the biggest deal of his entire trip.
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