New, used or as-is: understanding container condition
Choose the grade around what you need the container to do, then check the actual unit being offered.
New single-trip
A single-trip container has been used for its initial freight journey. Expect a relatively fresh unit, but do not assume an unmarked finish. Ask for photographs and a description of any handling damage.
White, cream, light grey, dark grey and dark green are useful colour preferences to include in your enquiry. Each quote must confirm what is available, rather than treating a colour chart as inventory.
Used and cargo-worthy
Used units differ in age, repairs, dents, coating and floor wear. Ask what the seller means by the offered grade and whether any weather-resistance assurance applies to the particular unit.
Cargo-worthiness for a shipping job needs the appropriate inspection and documentation. Do not infer current shipping certification from a storage sales description.
As-is requires a different expectation
As-is containers are not sold as wind and watertight. They may need repairs and should not be chosen for contents that must stay dry without assessment of the work required.
If cost is the reason for considering as-is, compare the complete repair and delivery cost with another used unit. Have defects and any agreed work recorded in the quotation.
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