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Andy Knows Containers

Andy Knows Containers

By: Andy Knows Containers
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Summary

Practical advice for anyone buying, modifying, or working with shipping containers.

Hosted by Andy — German-born, Australia-based, and 15+ years deep in the container business. Each episode is an interview: Emma asks the questions, Andy answers from real experience.

What you'll get:

- What to actually inspect on a used container

- New vs used — when each makes sense

- Common mistakes that cost buyers thousands

- How to avoid online supplier scams

- Specs, sizes, prices, and delivery realities

Built for buyers in Australia and the United States. No hype. No sales pitch. Just straight answers from someone who's been in the yard.

More from Andy:

🇦🇺 shipping-containers.com.au

🇺🇸 shipping-containers.com

🇩🇪 containerbasis.de

📺 YouTube: @AndyKnowsContainers

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Episodes
  • 5 Red Flags to Check Before Buying a Used Shipping Container

    5 Red Flags to Check Before Buying a Used Shipping Container
    Apr 30 2026

    Most people buying a used shipping container don't know what to actually inspect — and that's how they end up with rust, smelly floors, jammed doors, and surprise delivery fees.

    In this episode, Andy walks Emma through the 5 red flags he's learned from years in the container business — plus a bonus segment on how to spot online supplier scams.

    What's covered:

    → Why the shipping line history matters more than the price

    → How to read a container's plate (and what sellers try to hide)

    → The plywood floor smell test — and why bad smells are permanent

    → Door rods, twisted frames, and how to spot them from photos

    → Lock boxes, lock types, and why a $10 padlock kills your security

    → Realistic delivery prices for AU and US — and what's a scam

    → Bonus: the biggest online scam signal Andy keeps seeing

    Three quick takeaways:

    — Brown rust-paint hides rust. Look closer at the welds.

    — If the doors don't close pressed-tight, the frame is bent. Walk away.

    — $625 AUD or $700–900 USD is fair for 20ft delivery within 100km. Way below = red flag.

    More from Andy:

    🇦🇺 shipping-containers.com.au

    🇺🇸 shipping-containers.com

    🇩🇪 containerbasis.de

    📺 YouTube: @AndyKnowsContainers
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