Factors to Consider Before Buying a Used Shipping Container
Factors to Consider Before Buying a Used Shipping Container
Shipping containers are popular for storage use due their strong steel structure and the fact that they are spacious and they can provide enough room to store many items. To make a good purchase, you will need to consider these factors;
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Size
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Condition
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Price of the container
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Delivery cost
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Payment method
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Warranty
Size
You should have a good idea of ​​how much space you have available and what size shipping container you will need. There are two standard options: 20ft and 40ft containers. Both are 8 feet wide and 8.6 feet high. There are also 40ft containers of the same width and 9.6ft in height. The 45ft models are the largest. They are 8 feet wide and 9.6 feet high. When you consider the amount of space needed for the item, you should know additional space will be required for delivery and drop off. Standard 20ft containers typically require 4x the clearance, while the 40ft containers require 2.5x the clearance. The width of the free space should be 1.5 times the width of the container.
To better understand the space requirements for delivery, read delivery guidelines or Click here: SHIPPING CONTAINER DELIVERY
Condition
Shipping containers come in two major conditions, New or One trip containers and Used containers. New containers are in perfect condition but more expensive and most people prefer not to spend that much on a container if they are going to only use it as storage. And the low cost of shipping containers is basically the main reason that makes them a good choice for storage. And that’s when a used container comes handy! Used containers are a lot more affordable but they come in different conditions as well and the most popular ones are WWT and CW containers. WWT containers don’t have leaks or holes but they can have many patches on them or they can be really rusty while CW containers are nicer aesthetically and they come with minimal surface rust.
Price of the Container
Container prices vary depending on many factors such as availability, Condition, size and type of the container, In container industry prices will always fluctuate since containers are manufactured in China and then they will be transported to different ports in the US, and there are many factors that can affect this cycle and can lead to price fluctuations,
At Used Conex, we provide good quality containers at affordable prices and in order to make this happen we hold hundred of containers in stock to offer cheaper deals compared to other companies.
Delivery cost
Delivery cost can be different depending on the distance between the closest container yard to your location and fuel prices and type of the trucks and trailers being used.
Payment method
Most shipping container suppliers can’t accept payment upon delivery due to the risks and costs associated with unexpected cancelations from customer’s side. That’s why you will need to place an order and pay for the container prior to receiving the unit. Occasionally, we hear from customers who have paid for the container and never received it. So it’s always a good idea to buy from companies that take debit/credit cards, not only cash. You’re protected by your bank when you pay by debit/credit card.
Warranty
When buying a used container, You should only purchase leak free containers and to make sure that you will be getting a solid container, you must only purchase WWT or CW containers with leak free warranty and avoid As Is containers that can come with several holes in them. Used Conex offers a 2 year leak free warranty and a 6 year structural warranty to make customers feel safe about purchasing a used item.