Hi jerry4321,
I'd be surprised if you find prices quoted online for such a large
purchase, especially given that there are so many variables in the
industry (box size and box strength) - see the chart at the following
link.
UPS BOX STRENGTH GUIDELINES
http://www.theofficeguide.com/shipping-boxes/
That said, I did manage to find one website, United Container, which
lists prices per bale. Unfortunately, the most the matrix will accept
is 100 bales for any given size box, but it will give you a better
idea of pricing for bulk purchasing.
For example, given a box dimension of 18 x 10 x 8 @ 500 boxes per
bale, the price is .45 per box whether you buy 5,000 or 50,000 boxes.
I would imagine that you would be able to negotiate a better price
per truckload.
1 - 3 bales: $0.51 (each box)
4 - 6 bales: $0.49 (each box)
7 - 9 bales: $0.47 (each box)
10+ bales: $0.45 (each box)
Business Customers Order New Plain Boxes Online Here For Immediate
Shipment. All boxes are sold and shipped in bale/skid quantities
only. Your discount is based on the total bales/skids ordered of all
sizes together!
http://www.unitedcontainer.com/?action=catagories
18 x 10 x 6 - 500 Boxes per Bale 100 $210.00 $21000.00 = .42
per box (50,000 boxes)
18 x 10 x 8 - 500 Boxes per Bale 100 $225.00 $22500.00 = .45
per box (50,000 boxes)
18 x 18 x 12 - 240 Boxes per Bale 100 $207.60 $20760.00 = .86
per box (24,000 boxes)
http://www.unitedcontainer.com/?action=store&sess=e591293fd2f954ad69415354ec016e87
WE ARE THE LARGEST OUTLET IN THE COUNTRY FOR MANUFACTURER'S OVERRUNS,
CANCELLATIONS, SURPLUS BOX INVENTORY AND MISPRINT BOXES.
We can save you as much as 30-50% on your corrugated shipping boxes.
We carry a huge inventory of over 1000 sizes which are available for
immediate shipment and also sell plain cartons along with a variety of
packaging supplies like clear bags, tape, stretch wrap, and peanuts.
PLEASE NOTE: TO KEEP OUR PRICES LOW, WE SELL BOXES IN QUANTITIES
RANGING FROM 1 BALE (or pallet) TO MULTIPLE TRUCK LOADS. WE GENERALLY
DO NOT SELL BOXES IN QUANTITIES LESS THAN A BALE.
1-800-253-2840
http://www.unitedcontainer.com/?action=106
Quote Forms for United Container
Information Request / Quote Form - Boxes
http://www.unitedcontainer.com/?action=form&form_id=plain
Other possibilities (requiring contact to receive a quote):
"Continental Paper Co. is a wholesale warehouse for products listed
under the Product Catalog links to the left. These products are sold
in bulk (bundle or pallet quantities). We do not have a retail
showroom, and we do not have an area open to the public to view
stocked products."
4.5 Large Carton, 18" x 18" x 24", 200# Test, 280 per pallet
1500 Atlantic Street
PO Box 975
Union City, California 94587
510-471-4233
510-487-9117 (Fax)
Toll Free 1-800-553-6355
http://www.continentalpaper.com/products/boxes_cartons/index.htm
Contact for free quote
http://www.buckeyediamond.com/paper.html
MacRae's Blue Book Directory: BOXES: CORRUGATED
http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/product_company_list.cfm?Prod_Code=864900
Additional Links of Interest:
Types of Corrugated Materials
http://www.corrugatedpallets.com/reference/liners.html
Types and Descriptions of Flutes
http://www.corrugatedpallets.com/reference/flutes.html
Conversion Charts
http://www.corrugatedpallets.com/reference/conversioncharts.html
Conversion factors, calculations, units and useful informations
Design Tools for Corrugated Board Containers
"Corrugated boards, are manufactured from two forms of containerboard:
flat sheets of paper called liner and corrugated sheets of paper
called medium. The most common structural corrugated board
configuration is single wall, manufactured using one layer of
corrugated medium glued between two liners. Single wall corrugated
board is used in 80% of corrugated box production. The "Flute" defines
the structure of the wave-shaped layer. The flutes make the board
extremely stiff to bend and stable against buckling in relation to its
weight. Consequently, the strength of the material, supplied by the
wood fibres can be used very efficiently."
http://www.scacontainerboard.com/html/quality/PC_4.htm#06
I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please post a
clarification request *before* closing/rating my answer and I'll be
happy to reply.
Thank you,
hummer
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