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Home » Work & Business » Guide to Buying a Shipping Container for Storage

Work & Business · May 11, 2019

Guide to Buying a Shipping Container for Storage

When it comes to storing items, whether for business or personal use, there are certain things you may want to consider. In this guide to buying a shipping container for storage, we’ll give you some advice on how to do it, as well as what to look for, and even show you some of the major benefits that many people neglect to think about when it comes to buying a shipping container over other storage methods.

Shipping Container Benefits vs. Regular Storage Units

When you pay for a storage unit, for starters, it’s not yours. This is one thing to deeply consider. You have to be more careful in order to utilize a storage unit, and if you end up paying for a storage unit for a long period of time (such as 10 years for example), you’ll have already paid more than you would for a storage unit. 

Buying Used vs. New

When you buy a used shipping container, similar to ones from mobilemodularcontainers.com, you are getting your unit as-is, but you’ll be saving a ton of money. Most of the time, your shipping container is going to be refurbished so it’s like new if you buy properly. You want to inspect a used unit so you can make sure that things like the walls and floors are in tip-top shape, and make sure that any paint that’s not showing (or rusted off) may be deeper than usual, so you want to check to see the overall integrity of the structure. Be sure also that you get the right size and features you’re wanting to make your items more secure and weatherproof.

New shipping containers don’t require as much of a hassle, may not require repair, and even though you should still inspect it, this is usually already done and you can see for yourself a lot faster than your shipping container is in good condition. If/when you need to get the container moved to a new location, check out the info on shipping container moving companies here.

Where to Buy Shipping Containers?

No matter what your needs are, you need to make sure that you buy your shipping container (new or used) from a reputable supplier. That’s where a website like Shipped.com comes into play and you can click here to check out how to buy one. You can choose your location, and your supplier will provide the nearest locations possible in order to get your shipping container delivered right to your doorstep. Then you can talk to an agent and discuss possible payment arrangement options, or even get more information and schedule a time if it’s close enough so you can do an inspection and see the container yourself before deciding to purchase it. If you’re specifically looking for a means to store and move your car, go now to a service like American Auto Shipping.

Conclusion

Shipping containers are being used more widely now compared to other storage units. You can even place a shipping container at your home for a lot less costs (and even for a lot less taxes) than a shipping unit, or even a regular storage shed. The taxes are often cheaper in most states because shipping containers are usually considered personal property compared to being taxed as a separate building.

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