Pricing and Costs of Boxes

Pack up a good price on boxes for your business

At some point, just about every business has a need for boxes. Restaurants need take-out food cartons. Book dealers need mailer boxes. Manufacturers need corrugated boxes to pack and ship their products. Good boxes should be strong, sturdy and affordable.

Whether you need shipping cartons on a regular basis or a moving box for a one-time move, chances are you want to find boxes at the best price possible. But with so many cardboard box manufacturers and retailers in business, how do you sort through all your options? This guide will help learn more about the pricing and costs of boxes and find good deals on:

1. Cardboard boxes for everyday use;

2. Shipping cartons;

3. And specialty boxes.

Find a good price on cardboard boxes

Cardboard boxes, such as mailing boxes, moving boxes and packing boxes, come in hundreds of different strengths, sizes and colors. They can cost anywhere from pennies per box to more than two dollars per box, depending on the strength, size and color.

Get a good deal on shipping cartons

The durability of a box is really put to the test when it is shipped. That's why shipping cartons need to be especially strong. You'll pay a bit more for this quality, but this is certainly one instance where a few extra pennies are well spent.

Purchase specialty boxes

The most expensive type of box you can buy is a specialty box. For example, a single wardrobe box or picture box often costs more than 10 dollars. But these types of boxes are large or oddly shaped, and they serve a specific need that other boxes just can't fill.

• To get the absolute best price on boxes, you need to buy in bulk. So order as many as you can at once. If you do not need a large number of boxes, try teaming up with neighboring businesses and combining your order.

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