I've been hunting for either a 20' ISO shipping container or 24 semi
trailer for storage, and not having much luck. I've done countless
google searches, bought Big Truck & Equipment Trader, and local
classifieds rags. Called and emailed a bunch of outfits and I get NO
reply. Only one place I called actually answered the phone and wanted
$800 to deliver one out of Oakland, for a total of somewhat over $2500.
I just might go with that, but thought I'd ask if anyone has, or knows
someone that has either of these items for sale. I'm in Grass Valley and
the closer the better, but I figure Sac to Marysville/Yuba City is more
likely.
Leaning more toward the trailer as they generally sell significantly
cheaper than the ISO boxes and would make our next move a lot easier.

Cash in hand, looking for a seller....

Thanks,

Jon

In article ,
Jon Anderson wrote:

I've been hunting for either a 20' ISO shipping container or 24 semi
trailer for storage, and not having much luck. I've done countless
google searches, bought Big Truck & Equipment Trader, and local
classifieds rags. Called and emailed a bunch of outfits and I get NO
reply. Only one place I called actually answered the phone and wanted
$800 to deliver one out of Oakland, for a total of somewhat over $2500.
I just might go with that, but thought I'd ask if anyone has, or knows
someone that has either of these items for sale. I'm in Grass Valley and
the closer the better, but I figure Sac to Marysville/Yuba City is more
likely.
Leaning more toward the trailer as they generally sell significantly
cheaper than the ISO boxes and would make our next move a lot easier.

Cash in hand, looking for a seller....

Thanks,

Jon

Try "Surplus City" on Highway 70 in Oroville. They sell/rent containers
and trailers - and damn near anything else you might name - and their
prices are at least in the realm of reasonable. (dunno about what
tailers/containers will run, but I'd expect the price to be reasonable
based on what my buys have cost)

To get there from GV, head for Marysville. Assuming you come across the
way I did when I made my one visit to GV, once you hit Marysville, turn
right onto 70 and head north on it for about 20 minutes. Overall, about
a 40-60 minute drive one way, depending on traffic. You'll see the place
on the left just outside the Oroville city limits - You can't miss it -
It's the only place in town I know about that has a Pershing missile (or
so I've been told by someone who ought to know A WHOLE LOT more about
the topic than I do) parked out front. To get into it from 70, you have
to sail on by to Pacific Heights Road, right at the big "Welcome to
Oroville" sign, hang a left, then backtrack down Pacific Heights about
half a mile or so.

Nope, I don't work for 'em. Just wander through and occasionally pick up
some sort of "interesting gadget" from 'em. Last time, it was a gizmo
that looked like it might have had something to do with boat or airplane
steering - Don't really know, since any markings it might have once had
on it were gone, but it had a nice little precision gear-train in it
that worked wonderfully for a project of mine.

--
Don Bruder - - New Email policy in effect as of Feb. 21, 2004.
Short form: I'm trashing EVERY E-mail that doesn't contain a password in the
subject unless it comes from a "whitelisted" (pre-approved by me) address.
See http://www.sonic.net/~dakidd/main/contact.html for full details.

I've been hunting for either a 20' ISO shipping container or 24 semi
trailer for storage, and not having much luck. I've done countless
google searches, bought Big Truck & Equipment Trader, and local
classifieds rags. Called and emailed a bunch of outfits and I get NO
reply.

Check Ebay, there are several there

http://search.ebay.com/shipping-cont...rftogZ1QQfrppZ
50QQfromZR10QQcatrefZC5QQfclZ3QQsorefinesearchZ1QQ catrefZC6QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ
1QQpriceZ1QQsaprcloZ50QQsadisZ200QQfposZ45424QQfso pZ1QQfsooZ1QQcoactionZco
mpareQQcopagenumZ1QQcoentrypageZsearch

Steve,

These are some of the folks that don't answer email. Shipping is
generally extra and most are selling 20' containers for as much or more
as I can get one delivered already, and I can't get the twits to answer
my requests for delivery costs.

I have seen some outstanding deals on ebay for 50' plus trailers, but
those would extend half way up my driveway, and I know SWMBO will have
something to say about that...

Jon

On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 23:27:40 GMT, Jon Anderson wrote:
Steve,

These are some of the folks that don't answer email. Shipping is
generally extra and most are selling 20' containers for as much or more
as I can get one delivered already, and I can't get the twits to answer
my requests for delivery costs.

So, how much _are_ these things? Sure would be quicker than building
a storage shed.

Dave,

I have found a cheaper source than what I first posted. Conex Containers
quoted me $2100 delivered to Grass Valley from Oakland. I talked to
Matt, phone is 800-216-1830. Surplus City, just mentioned in another
post, is closer, but they get a couple hundred more for the container
and delivery is $70/hour. Your distance from the source has a lot to do
with final price. A container is really ideal for me, and I just might
go with this. One reason I balked at containers at first was the cost of
moving. First place to give me a quote said another $800 to come back
and move it when I move. But I've since learned that a local tow company
can move a 20' unit on their rollback, for $150/hr. That would run maybe
$300 max for a local move, and I'd sure shop around come the day...

If I buy a trailer, when we move I can load it up and eliminate half a
dozen Uhaul trips G. But the trailer has to back in leaving the door
in the back yard and a 2' wide access path, kind of a pain in the ass.
Complicating things, a trailer can be had a lot cheaper than the
container. I've seen 50' trailers on ebay for $700, damn cheap storage
if one has the space.

BTW, there's a guy selling a CD on ebay that covers using containers for
temporary and permanent storage/building use. It's all stuff you can
learn for yourself of course, but if you value your time, it's worth the
$8 or so.

Jon

Don,

Thanks, I'd forgotten about those folks. I got into it with them once
over a Condor motorcycle they were selling. They kept insisting it was a
Swedish bike, and I insisted it was a Ducati built under contract. (I'm
right).
I never really looked around their yard, but I do recall the missile!
I'll call and see what they have to offer.

Jon

http://www.mylittlesalesman.com/home.asp Dry van

I've been hunting for either a 20' ISO shipping container or 24 semi
trailer for storage, and not having much luck. I've done countless
google searches, bought Big Truck & Equipment Trader, and local
classifieds rags. Called and emailed a bunch of outfits and I get NO
reply. Only one place I called actually answered the phone and wanted
$800 to deliver one out of Oakland, for a total of somewhat over $2500.
I just might go with that, but thought I'd ask if anyone has, or knows
someone that has either of these items for sale. I'm in Grass Valley and
the closer the better, but I figure Sac to Marysville/Yuba City is more
likely.
Leaning more toward the trailer as they generally sell significantly
cheaper than the ISO boxes and would make our next move a lot easier.

Cash in hand, looking for a seller....

Thanks,

Jon

Mike,

Thanks much for that link! Found something that looks interesting.

Jon

On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 18:29:38 GMT, Jon Anderson
wrote:

I've been hunting for either a 20' ISO shipping container or 24 semi
trailer for storage, and not having much luck. I've done countless
google searches, bought Big Truck & Equipment Trader, and local
classifieds rags. Called and emailed a bunch of outfits and I get NO
reply. Only one place I called actually answered the phone and wanted
$800 to deliver one out of Oakland, for a total of somewhat over $2500.
I just might go with that, but thought I'd ask if anyone has, or knows
someone that has either of these items for sale. I'm in Grass Valley and
the closer the better, but I figure Sac to Marysville/Yuba City is more
likely.
Leaning more toward the trailer as they generally sell significantly
cheaper than the ISO boxes and would make our next move a lot easier.

Cash in hand, looking for a seller....

Thanks,

Jon


Jon....call 714-547-5628 and ask for Jeff. He knows where all the
auctions are for these containers. He claims that the 20' go on
average for about $500 and the 40s for around a grand.

He owns Dimensions Materials Handling and is in the business.
Mention Gunner referred you for a 10% discount on free advice.

Gunner

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Jon....call 714-547-5628 and ask for Jeff. He knows where all the
auctions are for these containers. He claims that the 20' go on
average for about $500 and the 40s for around a grand.

He owns Dimensions Materials Handling and is in the business.
Mention Gunner referred you for a 10% discount on free advice.

Gunner

This is about right on the left coast. Lots of steel...

Can you get 2 VW buses in a 20'er? Or how much left over from 3 in a
40'er ???

Gunner,

Thanks, will check that out! For $500, I could cover some hefty hauling
charges and still come out ahead.

Jon

On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 23:54:42 GMT, the inscrutable Jon Anderson
spake:

Gunner,

Thanks, will check that out! For $500, I could cover some hefty hauling
charges and still come out ahead.

Y'know, if Gunner was smart, he'd have a dozen delivered to his
back yard and put all of his stuff in them, selling each full box
as a package (with or without kittens) since our shops are already
full.

Speaking of which: Gunner, check your email for a nice pic of a
kitten napping on a tan line. (Yowza!)


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On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:50:27 -0800, Larry Jaques
wrote:

On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 23:54:42 GMT, the inscrutable Jon Anderson
spake:

Gunner,

Thanks, will check that out! For $500, I could cover some hefty hauling
charges and still come out ahead.

Y'know, if Gunner was smart, he'd have a dozen delivered to his
back yard and put all of his stuff in them, selling each full box
as a package (with or without kittens) since our shops are already
full.

G

Speaking of which: Gunner, check your email for a nice pic of a
kitten napping on a tan line. (Yowza!)

Havent seen it yet. Resend to my gunnerasch at myway dot com addy

Gunner



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On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:49:19 GMT, the inscrutable Gunner
spake:

I said:
Speaking of which: Gunner, check your email for a nice pic of a
kitten napping on a tan line. (Yowza!)

Havent seen it yet. Resend to my gunnerasch at myway dot com addy

Oops, it appears that I was also napping. Email sent.


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