Rene Nezhoda Biography
Rene Nezhoda is a German-American entrepreneur, reality television personality, and author best known for his role on A&E’s Storage Wars. He gained national attention in 2013 when he and his wife, Casey Nezhoda, starred in the fourth season of the reality television series. Rene Nezhoda together with his wife, Casey, jointly operate Bargain Hunters Thrift Store LLC, located in California’s Carriage Center West Shopping Center.
How old is Rene Nezhoda?
Nezhoda is 48 years old as of 2025; he was born on April 5, 1977, in Vienna, Austria. He celebrates his birthday on April 5 every year.
| Real Name | Rene Nezhoda |
| Age | 48 years old (as of 2025) |
| Date of Birth | April 5, 1977 |
| Place of Birth | Vienna, Austria |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Known For | Reality TV star on Storage Wars; co-owner of Bargain Hunters Thrift |
Rene Nezhoda’s Height
Nezhoda has an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches, equal to 170.18 cm.
Rene Nezhoda’s Early Life and Education
Nezhoda was born on 5 April 1977 in Austria and was raised in Frankfurt, Germany alongside his brother Ricky Nezhoda. In 1990, his family relocated to the USA and settled in San Diego. His passion for buying and selling antiques and collectibles began at the age of 11, developing what he later described as an “encyclopedia of secondhand prices.” His business, therefore, thrived well even before he starred in the show. Notably, Rene completed his high school education at Las Vegas High School, graduating in 1992. His father, Guter Nezhoda, however, died at the age of 67, due to lung cancer. Rene confirmed the death of his father in a video on Instagram.
Rene Nezhoda Wife and Children
Nezhoda is married to Casey Nezhoda, his longtime partner both in business and on television. The couple got married in 2006 and have remained a strong team ever since. Together, Rene and Casey have one daughter, Tatiana Christian Nezhoda.
TV Shows
Rene rose to fame when he joined A&E’s Storage Wars in 2013. When Storage Wars was produced, A&E Network approached Rene together with his wife, trying to convince them to be part of the show. However, they had to turn down the offer since Casey was baby-sitting while Rene had to concentrate on their business. Later on, Rene and his wife got another chance to be on the show. They featured as recurring cast members during the fourth season of the show where they performed as buyers for the first six episodes.
By season 5, Rene and his wife bacame part of the main cast in the show with them forming a team known as Team Bargain Hunters. His German accent and confident buying style set him apart, often making him a standout presence on the show. Nezhodas’ mostly appears during the last half of each episode when the cast members are attempting to establish the value of items they have found.
They were in the show from 2013 till 2016, and after the fifth season, they left the show. Rene and his wife later made a comeback to the show, when they were featured in season 14 and season 16 (aired on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT on A&E). They’ve appeared in over 100 episodes by 2025, per industry records.
Other Ventures
Off the screens, Rene co-owned Bargain Hunters Thrift Store in San Diego, a shop he co-founded together with his wife in 2002. The store specialized in collectibles, antiques, and resale items sourced from storage units. Additionally, burglars targeted their thrift store twice, in May 2019 and again in 2021, stealing valuable collectible cards, baseball cards, and rare coins. Lease issues later forced them to close the store making them to start promoting their business online through eBay, Whatnott and their YouTube channel, Bargain Hunters thrift, where they have hundreds of thousands of followers. Their channel also features behind-the-scenes looks at the auction world, Q&A sessions, and live unboxings. He, however, reopend their 7,000 sq. foot store in June 19, 2020. The store boasts a large stock of collectibles and antiques, which were even found on their television show, Storage Wars.
Rene and his wife also made headlines when they found several items in a storage unit which formerly belonged to stylist Derek Roche. The unit held dozens of shoes, t-shirts, and accessories—some brand new, others likely worn by Bryant himself. Other valuable things in their collection, include shoes worn by Flo-Jo when she broke her athletic record in the 1988 Olympics and Flo-Jo’s Barbie doll edition signed by her.
Rene Nezhoda’s Salaray
Together with his wife, their salary per Storage Wars season reportedly ranges from $150,000–$200,000, with additional income from auction finds.
Rene Nezhoda’s Net Worth
Nezhoda has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. Rene earns most of his income through their decades-long career as antique dealers, their ownership of Bargain Hunters Thrift Store, and their earnings from Storage Wars. Additionally, their eBay store, handling items like vintage comics and rare porcelain, contributes to their net worth.
Rene Nezhoda’s Social Media
Nezhoda frequently uses social media sites where he interacts and connects with his followers by sharing information about his professional and personal encounters. Some of his platforms include Instagram @rbargainhunters with more than 88.9k followers and Facebook @Rene Nezhoda with more than 9k followers.