02-13-2021, 06:48 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-13-2021, 07:06 AM by Rob Tucker.)
I have looked at these over the past few years. Since you ask I can add these comments....
These folding container units are not unique. Probably a couple dozen companies in China making them.
Determining the best value for the dollar, quality and price, is a challenge.... or you can just take a shot.
This is prepaid country. Your dollars go out the door several weeks before you will see any product.
If your merchandise is, for any reason, not to your satisfaction you have no real recourse.
You are on the hook for shipping. International shipping is a world of it's own. You, or the company you order from, will arrange shipping at a prepaid cost (unless you have accounts set up in advance). You will need a custom's broker to handle the paperwork from China to the USA (and from Chinese to English). There are generally hidden costs in this.
Unless you have a history with a company a QC person may be advisable. Quality Control can inspect the merchandise before it is loaded.
So without beginning to discuss the specific merits of a variety of folding container tiny homes that stuff comes to mind.
Oh, another thing. In my Chinese purchases I took the precaution of having material samples lab tested. I found a high percentage of painted surfaces had lead content up to 40%. Lab testing can run a grand or two.
Sounds like fun. Go for it.
Don't forget the tariffs. Customs won't release the container until the duties are paid.
These folding container units are not unique. Probably a couple dozen companies in China making them.
Determining the best value for the dollar, quality and price, is a challenge.... or you can just take a shot.
This is prepaid country. Your dollars go out the door several weeks before you will see any product.
If your merchandise is, for any reason, not to your satisfaction you have no real recourse.
You are on the hook for shipping. International shipping is a world of it's own. You, or the company you order from, will arrange shipping at a prepaid cost (unless you have accounts set up in advance). You will need a custom's broker to handle the paperwork from China to the USA (and from Chinese to English). There are generally hidden costs in this.
Unless you have a history with a company a QC person may be advisable. Quality Control can inspect the merchandise before it is loaded.
So without beginning to discuss the specific merits of a variety of folding container tiny homes that stuff comes to mind.
Oh, another thing. In my Chinese purchases I took the precaution of having material samples lab tested. I found a high percentage of painted surfaces had lead content up to 40%. Lab testing can run a grand or two.
Sounds like fun. Go for it.
Don't forget the tariffs. Customs won't release the container until the duties are paid.