Metal Shipping Containers (Potential scam?)

[Hessian]

Want to get out of Maryland with the smart people...
So, I have looked on Marketplace for shipping containers because our 'build' may take 6-8 months and rental $$ would be lost.
EVERY shipping container listed seemed to list a locale in So Md...BUT they are NOT selling it there. They all want e-mails, phone # and won't allow personal inspection.
So Who knows what is going on?
Any reputable delivery of containers out there?
I need to eventually get it down to coast NC and I need to know how to do that.
Open for suggestions.

 

[Sneakers]

PODS ? https://www.pods.com/

But something tells me you've already looked into it.

 

[Hessian]

PODS ? https://www.pods.com/

But something tells me you've already looked into it.

Not in depth...I just wanted the freedom of holding on to the container for a longer term (rent free),...perhaps to help with tool storage too. Thanks!

 

[Bare-ya-cuda]

Want to get out of Maryland with the smart people...
So, I have looked on Marketplace for shipping containers because our 'build' may take 6-8 months and rental $$ would be lost.
EVERY shipping container listed seemed to list a locale in So Md...BUT they are NOT selling it there. They all want e-mails, phone # and won't allow personal inspection.
So Who knows what is going on?
Any reputable delivery of containers out there?
I need to eventually get it down to coast NC and I need to know how to do that.
Open for suggestions.

You will find most are like that. I got luck with mine, a company in Florida was actually the broker. A driver picked it up in Baltimore and delivered it. You won’t be able to inspect, all they do is guarantee doors lock and no leaks. If you desire a nice one you have to get a one trip container, it will cost you though.

 

[Bare-ya-cuda]

Not in depth...I just wanted the freedom of holding on to the container for a longer term (rent free),...perhaps to help with tool storage too. Thanks!

Keep checking classifieds to see if you can find a person selling one privately.

 

[Sneakers]

Call a local mover, maybe they have options for longer term storage before delivery.

 

[GURPS]

Want to get out of Maryland with the smart people...
So, I have looked on Marketplace for shipping containers because our 'build' may take 6-8 months and rental $$ would be lost.
EVERY shipping container listed seemed to list a locale in So Md...BUT they are NOT selling it there. They all want e-mails, phone # and won't allow personal inspection.
So Who knows what is going on?
Any reputable delivery of containers out there?
I need to eventually get it down to coast NC and I need to know how to do that.
Open for suggestions.

what are you trying to do, live in a sea container ?

 

[TPD]

Storage containers in Ashland Virginia

https://www.willscot.com/en/locations/virginia/richmond-va-storage