Shop From Local Manufacturers & Sellers of Gaylord Boxes.
You can save 50-70% on shipping costs by buying used Gaylord boxes instead of new ones. In Memphis, these large cardboard containers cost $5-13 each, compared to $20-30 for new boxes.
Used Gaylord boxes give you the same strength as new ones at half the price. A typical box measures 48" x 40" x 36" and holds up to 5,000 pounds. That's enough for:
Think of a Gaylord box as a giant cardboard box sitting on a wooden pallet. The walls are made from thick corrugated cardboard - much stronger than regular shipping boxes.
These boxes come in two main shapes:
Most boxes have 3 to 5 walls of cardboard. More walls mean the box can hold more weight.
RePackify serves Memphis with both new and used boxes. They deliver Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. You can pick up boxes yourself or have them delivered to your location.
Current availability: 300 boxes in 47x45x40 size, with 200 new boxes arriving each month.
Service areas: 38103, 38104, 38109, 38111, and 38116 ZIP codes.
Many Memphis warehouses sell their used boxes directly. Call local:
Individual boxes: $8-13 each Bulk orders (500+ boxes): $5-10 each Delivery: Usually included for orders over 100 boxes
The price depends on:
Box condition: Look for tears, water damage, or weak corners Wall count: 3-wall for light items, 5-wall for heavy loads Bottom type: Full bottom flaps are strongest Size match: Measure your pallets first
Food companies pack bulk ingredients like flour and sugar Manufacturers ship raw materials between facilities
Retailers move inventory from warehouses to stores Moving companies help families relocate Charities collect and distribute donations
Measure your needs - How big? How heavy? How many?
Call suppliers - Get quotes from 3-4 sources
Inspect samples - See the boxes before buying bulk
Arrange delivery - Most suppliers deliver for free on large orders
Plan storage - Used boxes take up space until you need them
Memphis sits on the Mississippi River with access to major highways. This means:
Buy in bulk - 500 boxes cost much less per unit than 50 boxes
Time your purchase - Suppliers often have more inventory in fall and winter
Build relationships - Regular customers get better prices
Consider pickup - You save money by picking up boxes yourself
Bottom line: Used Gaylord boxes in Memphis cost $5-13 each and can handle the same jobs as new boxes. You save money without sacrificing quality. Start with a small order to test the supplier, then buy in bulk once you find boxes that work for your needs.
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