Buying Cardboard Boxes Wholesale - What You Need To Know

May 26
07:46

2011

Ern Lo

Ern Lo

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Need some boxes eh...and I'm guessing you need lots of them? Want to know a little secret to getting the best cardboard boxes wholesale at the cheapest prices? Keep reading and you'll learn all there is to know about how to research the packaging companies to give you the best

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Need some boxes eh...and I'm guessing you need lots of them? Want to know a little secret to getting the best cardboard boxes wholesale at the cheapest prices? Keep reading and you'll learn all there is to know about how to research the packaging companies to give you the best value for your money!

What you may or may not know is in recent years cardboard recycling has shot right up and makes up a respectable portion of box manufacturers resources. What this means for you is 2 things. Firstly,Buying Cardboard Boxes Wholesale - What You Need To Know Articles box manufacturers generally offer boxes in bulk at highly discounted prices and secondly, you should be able to haggle for an even better price.

You see cardboard boxes are quite easy and cheap to make - well compared to most things anyway. So don't be surprised to get bulk cardboard boxes for $1 - $2 each if you buy enough of them. Each company will have different interpretations as to what figure constitutes as "bulk" but most would consider anything starting from 100 units.

You can buy all sorts of boxes at wholesale prices. Not all will just be the standard brown corrugated box. You'll find small, medium, large, extra large, archive boxes and many other types to suit your needs. You may wish to do a search for cardboard boxes wholesale otherwise find your favorite box specialty website and take a look at their range. If they don't display their wholesale prices, simply send them an email, they'll be quick to respond as they love getting large orders.

Unfortunately in most cases you won't be able to buy boxes at wholesale prices unless you place a large order or buy them on a regular basis, however it pays to ask around.

A few things you should consider before buying though are the following.

  • Sizes
  • Paper Grade
  • Weight
  • Box Type
  • Shape/Colors
  • If they're recyclable

All of the above will effect the price of the boxes, so be sure to do a little research!

And that's one of the great things about purchasing your boxes online. You get to take your time and really find boxes that you love and that are perfect for your unique siltation - at a price you're happy paying.