Buy Used Shipping Boxes in South Dakota

Save Up to 70% on Shipping Costs: Buy Used Boxes in South Dakota

Your Bottom Line Benefit: Cut your packaging expenses by up to 70% while getting the same protection for your products. Used shipping boxes cost $5-12 instead of $15-40 for new ones.

Why Smart Businesses Choose Used Boxes

You get the same shipping protection at a fraction of the cost. Most used boxes are barely used - they've made one trip and still have years of life left. Your customers won't know the difference, but your accountant will love the savings.

Types of Used Shipping Boxes for Wholesale

Gaylord Boxes (Best for Bulk Shipping) These are the workhorses of wholesale shipping. They sit on pallets and handle hundreds of pounds.

Common sizes you'll find:

• 48 x 40 x 36 inches - perfect for auto parts, electronics, or heavy inventory
• 48 x 40 x 42 inches - extra height for lighter, bulkier items
• 36 x 36 x 36 inches - smaller bulk shipments, easier to handle

Price: $5-12 each when you buy 500 or more

Standard Shipping Boxes These are your everyday shipping boxes in various sizes:

• Small: 12 x 12 x 12 inches
• Medium: 16 x 12 x 12 inches
• Large: 24 x 18 x 18 inches

Price: $1-2 per box for smaller quantities

Corrugated Cardboard Bales Raw material for companies that make their own boxes or need recycling material.

Price: $0.022-0.047 per pound

How to Buy Smart

Step 1: Calculate Your Needs Count how many boxes you ship per month. Multiply by 12 to get your yearly need. This helps you negotiate better bulk prices.

Step 2: Start with Repackify They serve all of South Dakota and specialize in wholesale quantities. Request quotes for:

• Your monthly volume
• Mix of box sizes you need
• Delivery schedule that works for your warehouse

Step 3: Inspect Before You Accept Check these things when boxes arrive:

• Corners are solid (no crushing)
• No holes or tears
• Dry and clean inside
• Pallet underneath is intact (for Gaylords)

Step 4: Plan Your Storage Used boxes take the same storage space as new ones. Stack them carefully to avoid damage before you use them.

Real Examples of Savings

Small Manufacturer (500 boxes/month):

• New boxes: $6,000 per year
• Used boxes: $1,800 per year
• Savings: $4,200 annually

Large Distributor (2,000 Gaylords/month):

• New boxes: $480,000 per year
• Used boxes: $144,000 per year
• Savings: $336,000 annually

What to Expect When Ordering

Delivery Time: 1-2 business days in Sioux Falls and Rapid City areas. Plan ahead for smaller towns.

Minimum Orders: Most suppliers want orders of $100 or more. Buy enough for 2-3 months to get better prices.

Return Policy: Many suppliers will pick up boxes you can't use, especially if you're a regular customer.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Don't buy the cheapest boxes if they're damaged. A box that fails during shipping costs you much more than the money you saved.

Don't order just enough for this month. Bulk pricing kicks in at higher quantities.

Don't forget to factor in delivery costs when comparing prices.

Getting Started

Call Repackify and tell them:

• How many boxes you ship per month
• What sizes you typically use
• Your delivery address in South Dakota
• Whether you need regular deliveries or one-time orders

Ask for a sample delivery of 50-100 boxes to test quality before placing larger orders.

The Environmental Bonus

Using recycled boxes keeps cardboard out of landfills and reduces the need to cut down trees for new boxes. Many of your customers will appreciate this, especially if you mention it on your packaging.

Your business saves money, helps the environment, and gets the same shipping protection. That's what smart business looks like.