1. Do you deliver containers?

Yes we deliver containers for customers that purchase or rent from us.

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2. How much room do I need to unload a 20' container?

65 feet in a straight line with good solid level ground with room for a highway truck to back in

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3. How much room do I need to unload a 40' container?

130 feet in a straight line with good solid level ground with room for a highway truck and trailer to back in

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4. Can I see the container I am buying?

Yes if the container you want is at our Carleton Place yard you are welcome to but if it is at our other main yard no.

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5. What would I put under the container?

Wood is the best to place under the container for a level foundation, adjust according and use reasonable wood

 

6. Do you finance/ have a payment plan for buying a container?

No there is no finance or payment plan for container purchases, we would recommend container rental instead

 

7. Can you move my container?

No in most cases we cannot move a container that is not sold or rent by BEC Storage

 

8. Can you move a loaded container?

No

 

9. Why does pricing change / why are prices only good for 24 hours?

Shipping containers are like commodities oil, gold, grain, and so on on where prices change constantly for several reasons

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10. Will BEC Storage buy my shipping container that I own.

Yes BEC Storage buys shipping containers from individuals that want to sell them, pricing varies on condition of unit

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11. What is a USED AS IS container?

AS IS means the way it is, normally damaged: big dents, holes, doors do not close or something else or combination of these

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12. What is a USED WATERTIGHT container?

WATERTIGHT means that the container has no leaks or holes, that is it. The container can have dents, rough floors, stains on the floor, the doors can be difficult to open and close but still work, the exterior door seals can be damaged but the interior door seals are still there to seal, there can be surface rust on or around the container, the container can be over 8 years old or older, there could be company logos or writing on the container, there is no lockbox that comes with the unit, there can be as little as 2 air vents. If the above is not to your liking or you do not want any of the above descriptions with your container, we strongly recommend customers purchase a new one-trip container, yes a new one-trip container costs more and that is why there is a price difference from a new one-trip to used containers.

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13. What is a NEW ONE-TRIP container?

New ONE TRIP means the container has only one trip, that the new one trip container is as close to new as a customer can get. The term comes from the container being manufactured new, then ONE TRIP loaded with goods for import, then unloaded and sold after ONE TRIP. These units have very little to no scratches or dents, the paint is like new, the floors are solid, there are several over 2+ vents installed, the doors are easier to open and close, the unit is less than 5 years old, in some cases the unit comes with "easy open handle" which is large handle, there is a lockbox that comes with the unit. If customers want a nice looking, clean, easy to operate, shipping container that will last a long time as dry storage it is strongly recommended they purchase a new one-trip container.

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14. How long do I have to return my container purchase?

All container sales are final sale, meaning BEC Storage will not return customers' money if a customer wants to return a container and get their purchase amount back. At the bottom of the invoice, it will say: All sales are final

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15. What are the warrantees or guarantees on containers?

Do to the nature of the containers being used for cargo and items being moved in and out of them we can not make any warrantees or guarantees on any containers. We ask all customers to check their container and let us know of any problems within 24 hours of the container arriving.

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16. What are the measurements or dimensions of a shipping container?

Please see and click our SALES link at the top menu. In the SALES page down the SALES page will show the different sizes and measurements and dimensions for each different container type - 20' standard, 40' standard, 40' high cube.

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