Buy Used Plastic Crates in Missouri

Save Money on Quality Used Plastic Crates in Missouri

What you'll get: Find reliable used plastic crates at 30-70% off new prices, plus discover local sources that could give you crates for free.

Why Buy Used Plastic Crates?

You get the same durability and functionality as new crates but pay much less. Used crates work perfectly for:

• Storage in your garage or basement
• Moving boxes for your business
• Organizing inventory in warehouses
• Transporting goods safely

Where to Find Used Plastic Crates in Missouri

RePackify Online Source (Best for Bulk Orders)

• Common sizes: 12×8×6 inches, 16×12×6 inches, 18×12×9 inches
• Types: Euro-style stackable crates, pallet-system crates
• Example: 800 units of 12×12 inch crates available in St. Louis
• Price: $4–$10 per crate (cheaper when buying 50+ units)
• Ships statewide

Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist

• Types: Milk crates, produce crates, Euro bins
• Sold by individual people
• Price: $3–$8 each
• Best for Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield metro areas

What You'll Pay

Small quantities (1-49 crates): $6–$15 each

Bulk orders (50+ crates): $4–$10 each

Pallet-load orders: Under $3 per crate

Large clearance bins: $90–$230 each

How to Get the Best Deals

Start Simple

Check local grocery stores first

• Visit after delivery days (usually Tuesday-Thursday mornings)
• Ask the manager - they often have surplus crates
• Many stores will sell them cheap or give them away

Try liquor stores

• They get regular shipments in crates
• Often happy to sell used crates to clear space

For Bigger Savings

Buy in bulk

• Order 50+ crates at once
• Prices drop significantly with volume

Pick up locally

• Skip shipping costs by driving to the seller
• Especially worth it for large orders

Consider "imperfect" crates

• Minor scratches or mixed colors don't affect function
• Can save you 40-60% compared to perfect used crates

Advanced Tips

Contact recyclers directly

• Scrap plastic buyers sometimes sell usable crates
• You might pay scrap prices for functional crates

Bundle your shipping

• If ordering online, consolidate from one seller
• Full truckloads cost less per crate for shipping

Real Example

A St. Louis warehouse manager needed 200 crates for parts storage. Instead of buying new crates at $15 each ($3,000 total), he:

• Found 200 used crates on RePackify for $6 each
• Arranged local pickup to save shipping
• Total cost: $1,200 - saved $1,800

The used crates had minor scuffs but worked perfectly for his needs.

What to Check Before Buying

• Cracks: Small surface scratches are fine, but avoid deep cracks
• Size: Measure your space first - crates come in many sizes
• Stackability: Make sure they stack properly if you need to store them vertically
• Condition rating: "Good" condition usually means minor cosmetic issues only

Used plastic crates give you professional storage and transport solutions without the high cost of buying new.