01What's the difference between One-Trip, Cargo Worthy, and Wind & Watertight containers?+
One-Trip containers are the cleanest new-container tier, Cargo Worthy containers are inspected for transport-grade structural function with expected cosmetic wear, and Wind & Watertight containers are used static-storage units expected to keep wind and rain out at the time of sale.
02Is a used shipping container structurally safe?+
A used container can be a sound purchase when the condition grade matches the use and the quote clearly states what is being represented. Cargo Worthy and Wind & Watertight do not mean cosmetically new; inspect doors, seals, floors, roof, underside, patches, and visible corrosion before acceptance.
03How much does a shipping container cost?+
FCC uses quote-led pricing because final cost depends on size, condition, inventory location, delivery distance, door configuration, tax handling, and modifications. The page explains the variables, but the written quote should control the final purchase price.
04What sizes of shipping containers can I buy?+
The most common purchase sizes are 20-foot standard, 40-foot standard, and 40-foot high cube containers. Exact exterior, interior, door-opening, payload, and weight data is handled on the Container Specifications resource page.
05What door configurations are available?+
Common purchase conversations include standard double cargo doors, triple-door layouts, side-door units, and full-side-door units. Availability varies by inventory and modification scope, so the quote should confirm the exact door pattern before approval.
06Can I inspect a container before or when it arrives?+
Ask for the inspection option that applies to the quoted unit. At minimum, compare the delivered container to the written condition expectation at arrival and document any concern before acceptance is finalized.
07What's your policy if the container isn't as described?+
The written quote or invoice should state the condition expectation, delivery assumptions, and any coverage or remedy that applies. Do not rely on verbal promises; document discrepancies with photos and contact FCC before acceptance is finalized.
08How long does it take to get a container after I order?+
Timing depends on inventory, delivery distance, site access, modification scope, agreement approval, and seasonal demand. The quote should confirm the expected delivery window and any requirements before dispatch.
09Do you charge sales tax on shipping container purchases?+
Tax handling depends on location, use, documentation, and transaction type. FCC's Sales Tax page summarizes current Texas guidance, but the written quote or invoice should confirm final tax handling for the order.
10Can I modify the container after I buy it?+
Yes, but it is usually better to discuss modifications before purchase so the base unit, condition, door pattern, delivery, and modification scope fit together. Major modifications should be quoted separately from the container shell.
11Should I buy, rent, or rent-to-own?+
Buying usually fits long-term ownership and modifications, renting usually fits temporary use with pickup expectations, and rent-to-own can fit long-term need when the written agreement terms matter more than paying cash up front.
12Do you offer any warranty or guarantee?+
Any warranty, condition guarantee, remedy, or acceptance policy should be stated in the written quote or invoice. The page does not publish a blanket warranty claim because coverage can depend on unit condition, modifications, delivery, and accepted terms.
