The season was characterized by high-stakes bidding, often under extreme conditions.

Rene and Tatianna score a stash of vintage sporting goods in episode 11, while Darrell found a completely "groovy" locker in Van Nuys. Behind the Scenes: A Turning Point

In episode 12, "The Wind Beneath My Bids," buyers had to battle 30+ mph winds in Desert Hot Springs to secure their units.

Season 12 saw the return of almost all the show’s regulars, along with a significant new addition to the auction block:

Brandi Passante , Jarrod Schulz , Darrell Sheets, and Dave Hester (the "Mogul") all remained central to the bidding battles.