If you’re a fan of “Storage Wars,” the hit cable show that appears on the A&E Network, you’ll give this bit of news a thumbs-up. Or you might even use the catchphrase of one of the main characters, Dave “The Mogul” Hestor, and give it a hearty “Yuuup!” If Kobey’s Swap Meet has its way, you’ll be seeing more of “The Mogul,” as well as Darrell “The Gambler” Sheets, because both want to expand their operations around here under the well-known Kobey’s banner. Chuck Pretto, vice president of Kobey’s, said he has his eye on a 40,000-square-foot warehouse in the 3600 block of Kurtz Street on the north side of the Valley View Casino Center (formerly the San Diego Sports Arena) parking lot that could make a dandy spot for potentially dozens of vendors that sell storage auction and thrift store-type merchandise — an operation he has described as a sort of indoor, during-the-week swap meet. Pretto, a member of the North Bay Community Planning Group (NBCPG), described the concept April 18 at that body’s monthly meeting. On the reality-based show, Hestor, Sheets and the other characters bid on abandoned storage units that go up for auction. Hestor and Sheets are regular vendors at Kobey’s, which is open in the sports arena parking lot Friday through Sunday. In fact, Sheets is a 25-year veteran at Kobey’s, according to the company’s website. Pretto said vendors found out the building was available and asked him to pursue it because they have outgrown the capacities of the weekend swap meet and need room to store and sell merchandise. “They have so much merchandise they can’t sell it,” Pretto said. “Then they have to store it and bring it back the next weekend. We would like to offer them that space close to their main operation, which continues to be Kobey’s.” The buzz created by the show also makes it a good time to consider expanding, he said. “Because of the “Storage Wars” TV show that’s so popular right now, we think there’s a great opportunity to take advantage of that,” Pretto said. Pretto stressed he does not yet control the building and the owner is considering more than one offer. He said he presented the idea to gauge public interest, and because he would eventually have to ask the planning group to support a variance to the IS-1-1 industrial zoning, which only allows retail of merchandise that is manufactured on site. Though he has given the concept the temporary name of Kobey’s Indoor Swap Meet, Pretto said the eventual name would be different. “It wouldn’t really be an indoor swap meet per se,” Pretto said. “We’re thinking the concept might be called ‘Storage Liquidators.’ ” Though no vote was taken, planning group members seemed supportive. “This is retaining business in the area and adding something with a community flair. It is a draw,” said Kurt Sullivan, the NBCPG’s vice chair. Planning group member Walter Anderson admitted he was a fan of the show. “I like the idea,” he said, “and I want to meet Dave (Hestor).” Hestor, who lets fly a few “yuuuups” on the show during auctions to confirm his bids, actually sells more merchandise featuring himself than the items he scrounges at storage units, Pretto said.