Shipping Containers for Sale - Chicago, Illinois!

If you're looking for a cheap shipping container to convert into a storage unit, modular house, or jobsite office, you're best bet it to look around any place where there is a port or major distribution center.  On the west coast you've got Los Angeles and San Francisco, on the east coast you've got Newark, Norfolk, and Miami, and in the middle of the United States you've got Chicago, Illinois.

Why is Chicago a Great Place to Buy a Shipping Container?

If you're within 100 miles of Chicago you'll be able to get a great deal on a container, and have it delivered to you for a reasonable cost.  Chicago is a major east/west distribution center so lots of products move in/around/through the Windy City.  As they're sorted and repackaged destined for their final location, the goods are often unloaded from containers and repacked into trucks and trailers.  Sure, some of the containers are used in different parts of the supply chain, but there are many that are sold off into the secondary/retail market to be repurposed- that's why you'll find the great deals.

Where to Get the Best Deals on a Shipping Container?

There are many dealers, traders, and related companies in Chicago that can help you.  Each one adds a different type of value - some include delivery in the price, others can make the modifications that you might be interested in.  Many of the dealers list their containers for sale on the internet on websites like ContainerAuction.com.

New or Used Shipping Containers - Which is the Best?

Used shipping containers are cheaper than a new container, but depending on your needs it may not mean that it's a better deal.  A used shipping container can be sold in several conditions -

• "as is where is", which means that it could be in any condition and the seller can't promise that it will be solid, 
• "wind/water tight", which means that it will have no holes and will keep everything on the inside of the container dry and protected,
• "cargo worthy", which is a solid container that could still be used for shipping.

A used container may not be pretty too look at, and it may need some cleaning up to make it suitable for sitting on your property.  If you want a container that looks perfect and will require no cleaning or maintenance, then you'll want a new (one trip) container.

Overall, there are lots of great options for containers in a city like Chicago.  Storage, housing conversions, job site offices, are all possible with the inventory that's available.  Storage container retailers throughout North America, and Illinois, list their inventory for sale on ContainerAuction.com.  If you need any help, you can find a good resource to contact on the auction.

Storage and Shipping Containers for Sale

Storage and Shipping Containers for Sale Spring is quickly closing in and, as the ground thaws in many parts of the United States and Canada; many people will begin to build new houses, garages, or other types of buildings.  Undoubtedly, one of the issues that will come to mind is where and how to store all of the items displaced during the construction process, and "where can I find shipping containers for sale?" Shipping containers can be found in most cities, towns, and municipalities around the country.  Sometimes they're obvious to see, while other times they can be passed by every day without notice.  Regardless of this fact, it's not always easy to find a shipping container for sale.

To find a shipping, cargo, or storage container in your area it's good to begin by checking the yellow pages in the telephone book, or perform a search in Google for mobile storage, portable storage, or a similar term.  Google will provide you with a list of companies and websites that sell or rent the type of container that you need.  However, many times the companies do not include pricing on their websites and it may take a lot of work to compare the offers they have given to you.

If you prefer using the internet there are several well known websites that provide information on local shipping containers for sale.  The first and most obvious of these web sites is eBay.com.  eBay provides a large, international marketplace where people can buy and sell all types of things, storage containers included.  The people that sell on eBay are both companies and individual sellers, and you can review their reputation based on other sales.  However, if you can't find a container in your area you may not be able to contact anyone to help you.  The other option is to search for shipping containers for sale on ContainerAuction.com.  ContainerAuction.com provides a widely used resource for locating containers anywhere in the world.  If you're not able to find a container, you can use the request form and ask them to find a container for you.  They'll check the available inventory at shipping depots in your area and present you with some possible options.

Finding shipping containers for sale isn't as hard as it used to be, and it's getting easier to find a shipping container at a cheap price that will fit almost anyone's budget.   If you are in need of extra storage space the best thing you can do is find a shipping, cargo, or portable storage container.