Viewers should prepare their popcorn because Dave Hester is back on Storage Wars once again. He is best known for his dramatic onscreen personality and his bidding catchphrase, "YUUUP!" Dave, a 60-year-old native of Oceanside, has been a part of Storage Wars for a long time and has experienced various challenges and successes. Raised in a strict household, Dave often accompanied his military father to collect antiques and other items. Starting at a young age, Dave attended auctions, which fueled his interest in the auction and bidding industry as an adult.