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Title: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: annppayne on November 03, 2008, 18:06:29
My allotment society in Northampton is looking for a shipping container so we can store our tools securely.    Not a lot of money to spend, so would be pleased to recycle one not currently in use, but would be willing to pay a reasonable amount.

Does anyone know of such a resource for this type of storage, or can you share your experience of finding such an item.

Many thanks.   Ann
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: OllieC on November 03, 2008, 18:10:24
I've never tried to buy one myself! but if you google "second hand shipping container" there's loads of results...

Didn't someone make a house out of one recently?
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: star on November 03, 2008, 18:14:39
Hi Ann,

Im in Northampton too, maybe if you look in the Yellow pages for shipping companies and ask if they have any redundant or damaged ones they want to get rid of.

I wouldn't have a clue as to cost, but I know they would charge something for delivery.

Good luck.....let us know if you are successful in your quest :D ;)
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: caroline7758 on November 03, 2008, 19:43:54
One of the Doncaster members (Sid, I think) has one. Don't know where they got it though!
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: jayc1978 on November 03, 2008, 19:50:57
Hi, I found this if it helps.

www.containersforsale.co.uk
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: saddad on November 03, 2008, 23:26:57
There is one on our site... could ask where he got it from... I know we took it up to the plot in sections...  :-\
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: nilly71 on November 04, 2008, 09:07:47
We have a proper security container on our site, it's about the size of a small shipping container(20'). They got a lottery grant to buy it and buy a summerhouse/clubhouse.

Might be worth getting in touch with the lottery.
I will try and find out where they got it from.

Neil
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: tomatoada on November 04, 2008, 09:41:08
Please let us know how you get on.  I think our site would be interested. 
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: Tinkie_Bear on November 04, 2008, 10:36:41
We have just got one for our sailing club, 40' container, very used & it cost us £400 - mates rates.  I hope you can get one at the price you are looking for.

Helen
Title: Re: SHIPPING CONTAINER
Post by: annppayne on November 04, 2008, 22:34:38
Many thanks for your helpful suggestions.

Will pass to the committee for them to follow up.

Best wishes Ann