Ivy Calvin, one of the featured buyers on the hit A&E show, has been part of the group since season 3, joining just after Dave Hester’s departure. His aggressive tactics and business acumen makes for great TV—but what about his life off-screen? Here’s what he’s up to now.
The King of Palmdale
Calvin still owns local thrift/second-hand store Grandma’s Attic in Palmdale, California. According to the official Facebook page, the store is still doing well. “Yard sale every Saturday and Sunday all month long at our Grandma’s Attic store. 7-3 p.m. come and check out all the cool stuff from the show and behind the scenes,” reads one post.
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Calvin is fairly active on Instagram, occasionally posting pictures of cool items ready for auction. “Cool little star war monopoly and pop. $45 quick sale. Or what’s your price $$,” he captioned a post featuring Baby Yoda and Han Solo collectibles.
He’s Still Got It
Calvin is known for his no-nonsense attitude on the show. “When auctions are scarce in the desert, he’s willing to travel as far as it takes to fill his shelves,” says A&E. “Wherever he goes, he lets his presence be known by the locals, and attributes his competitive spirit to his early years as an MMA fighter and arena football player. Thanks to his 16 years of buying experience, Ivy is rarely tripped up by other buyers’ shenanigans.”
Football Star
Calvin played for the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League in 1995 before getting into the storage locker game. He was also briefly an MMA fighter. No wonder he’s so competitive on Storage Wars!
Family Man
Calvin had a good business going before Storage Wars and there’s no doubt he will continue doing so, no matter what happens to the show. Married to wife Wendy, dedicated family man, Calvin’s two kids Ivy Jr. and Isaiah both made appearances in season 13 of the show. Maybe we will get to see more of them!
Known as the 'King of Palmdale,' Ivy Calvin is a buyer on Storage Wars season 16. He started as a recurring cast member in season 3 and 4, but then became a main cast member in season 5. Since then, Ivy has gained popularity among fans, primarily for his "no-nonsense" approach to the business, as stated on his biography on A&E website.
As of August 2025, Ivy resides in Palmdale, California, with his family, per his official Facebook page.
In Palmdale, he owns and operates Grandma's Attic, a local thrift/second-hand store. Additionally, he enjoys selling collectibles on social media, both Instagram and Facebook, when he is not filming for Storage Wars.
The 53-year-old California native was once a well-known arena football player and a mixed martial arts fighter. He was referred to as 'The King' in the ring and was considered one of the most aggressive fighters at the time.
After his career in sports, Ivy transitioned into entrepreneurship, dedicating his time to making Grandma's Attic a success. He began selling second-hand items, which ultimately landed him a spot on A&E's Storage Wars.
Storage Wars star Ivy Calvin has moved his business online
Ivy has now moved his business online, with Grandma's Attic no longer a retail store. With over 14K followers on his official Instagram page (@storage_wars_ivy) at the time of publishing, the reality TV star utilizes the platform to sell collectibles and other items, including coins, watches, period pieces, and more.
On April 14, 2025, Ivy posted a video of some unique items he found in his drawer, including an old silver coin featuring John Paul's face. Among the other items were a metal chain, a Ninja Turtle badge, ornaments, and more. In the caption of the post, he wrote:
"Awesome lot of pens coins. Necklace bracelet period $25 free shipping in US or washer price $."
The Storage Wars alum has sold several items in the past few months through his social media. From a mini-statue of Betty Boop to Hot Wheels toys and a metal cannon, Ivy has sold a variety of items.
While he maintains a healthy presence on Instagram, he is more active on his Facebook page, Ivy Calvin Storage Wars, where he has over 174K followers at the time of writing. He holds frequent livestreams there to showcase his items and sell them. The most recent livestream was held on August 9, 2025.
Ivy Calvin continues to make bold moves on the show
As for his personal life, Ivy is married to Wendy Calvin, and shares two children with her. Their children have appeared in some episodes of Storage Wars, showcasing a similar interest in the storage business as their father.
Ivy currently stars in the ongoing season 16 of the reality show, where he utilizes his skills and experience to outbid his fellow competitors. In episode 7, which was released on July 26, 2025, Ivy took a gamble by purchasing a $1,000 storage unit. However, the risk he took paid off, as among the items he discovered were medieval items such as helmets, greaves, a wool cloak, and more.
After getting it appraised by a specialist, Ivy discovered that those items alone were worth $650. Consequently, he took home a noteworthy profit by the end of the episode.
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