Connex box (shipping container)

[jyoutz]

$4300-4500 for a 40’ HC wind and water tight is what I’m seeing in East Tx right now. $7500 for 1 tripper which is crazy.

But consider that you couldn’t build something as large and sturdy as the container for that price. Also consider that the container can be resold, and rental money is just gone.

 

[Torvy]

Renting has its uses, but for the length of time you have, I would buy...the price is a valid question and I would shop around.

 

[pokey1416]

Price doesn't sound bad for a 40'. Here's a quote I received last November. Yard was only 90 miles from my house too.

 

[LittleBittyBigJohn]

Oof. Yeah these are expensive. I wish I had thought about the rust issue with them sitting right on the ground that some of you brought up. I just had it set on the grass when they delivered it. It's not in a low spot but it is directly on the ground.

 

[oosik]

I'd buy it and get it up off the ground on concrete blocks. No way are you going to build something that cheap - stick built.

 

[ovrszd]

I'm not a big container fan. My Eldest Son and wife have two. 20 footers. They bought them for temporary storage and will sell them in a couple years. They asked my opinion. I said buy two 20 footers rather than one 40 footer. My philosophy was, easier to sell smaller containers, wayyyyyyy easier to find the things you need stored in a 20 footer.