When choosing and buying shipping or storage containers for your business, there are certain things that you must consider to make sure the units you buy are suited for your exact needs. There are used shipping containers sold 'as is' at very low price points, but as tempting as these kinds of offers may be, you shouldn't sacrifice quality just to get a bargain price. Still some cheap shipping containers are really good deals, especially coming from reputable sellers and manufacturers like Cleveland Containers. Whether you need small 10ft units or large 45ft shipping containers for your business or storage needs, we offer new and used containers, all available for delivery 24 hours after your purchase/rental.
Here are some important considerations you have to make when buying a storage container:
1. Frequency of use – Consider whether you are going to need your shipping container for frequent deliveries or for temporary storage. Sometimes it is more practical to buy used containers for simple storage, and new ones for frequent deliveries, so they can last even when used for constant moving and shipment of goods.
2. Aesthetics – If you are buying a storage unit for private use, then a few scratches and dents might not be an issue. You may even get lower prices for less than perfect containers if aesthetics are not that important. However, if you are concerned about your company's image and branding, it might be best to invest in a unit that is in a much better condition or spend a little more on refurbishment, i.e., repainting, repairs, branding. However, if repairs cost too much, it might be best to just buy a brand new unit instead of spend much on modifications.
3. Size – Depending on your intended use, you can find containers of all sizes from reputable vendors, some offering small 8-foot units to larger 45-foot containers.
4. Delivery – Check if their rates include delivery fees.
Here are some important considerations you have to make when buying a storage container:
1. Frequency of use – Consider whether you are going to need your shipping container for frequent deliveries or for temporary storage. Sometimes it is more practical to buy used containers for simple storage, and new ones for frequent deliveries, so they can last even when used for constant moving and shipment of goods.
2. Aesthetics – If you are buying a storage unit for private use, then a few scratches and dents might not be an issue. You may even get lower prices for less than perfect containers if aesthetics are not that important. However, if you are concerned about your company's image and branding, it might be best to invest in a unit that is in a much better condition or spend a little more on refurbishment, i.e., repainting, repairs, branding. However, if repairs cost too much, it might be best to just buy a brand new unit instead of spend much on modifications.
3. Size – Depending on your intended use, you can find containers of all sizes from reputable vendors, some offering small 8-foot units to larger 45-foot containers.
4. Delivery – Check if their rates include delivery fees.