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This practice has left a goldmine of containers around docking yards everywhere. And since container brokers snatch them up, their prices tend to be very affordable.





If you run a business, you may come across a time when you need some temporary storage. You can invest in a container that’s nearly brand new if you like. Or, if you’re on a budget, a container with any present wear and tear on it is of no consequence. So long as the container gets the job done, you can use it. Either way, you’re interested in the price.





The price of a shipping container depends on the container's condition. A brand-new container will cost more than a used container in most scenarios. But even though this is the main factor when setting a container's price, most containers are actually quite affordable. You’d be surprised. The average price range is around 1500 to 5000 dollars. You’ll need to understand the relationship between a container’s condition and it’s price range in order to find the one that’s perfect for your needs. A newer model is not always more expensive nor is it always in better condition. Older containers can be a better choice to buy if they have little to no wear or if the conditions they were stored in were better.





Another determiner for a container's price is its size. The standard sizes are between 10 to 40 feet. You’ll want to stay within the standard sizes because they’re easier to transport. Anything bigger will result in more money down the road due to travel costs. It's the same concept we mentioned earlier about companies opting to buy new containers over shipping empty ones. Another factor that can determine the cost of a container is whether or not you’re buying it dry or insulated. You can tell the age of a container by its grade. You have "new," grade A, grade B, and grade C.





A container is considered to be “new” if it’s either been built within the same year of its potential purchase or if it’s only been used once. An A grade container is the highest quality container after “new.” They’re also called premium containers. Grade B containers follow after A. Both grades have been used beforehand but have maintained their quality. The final grade of a container is the C grade. C grade containers aren’t of the highest quality, but that doesn't mean that they can't get the job done.











