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Plastic storage boxes - where can I get them cheap?
gelato_cat
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Hi all
I'm figuring that instead of buying cardboard boxes, I may as well buy the plastic boxes with lids when we move house in a few weeks' time (not the under-bed ones, the taller ones - think they're 50 litres).
However, where can I get these as cheaply as poss? I've looked in Wilko and they're about a fiver each - anyone found them cheaper elsewhere?
Or, indeed, would anyone advise against using them? I'm only transporting a few books, bedlinen, crockery, cleaning materials etc.
TIA
Suze
I'm figuring that instead of buying cardboard boxes, I may as well buy the plastic boxes with lids when we move house in a few weeks' time (not the under-bed ones, the taller ones - think they're 50 litres).
However, where can I get these as cheaply as poss? I've looked in Wilko and they're about a fiver each - anyone found them cheaper elsewhere?
Or, indeed, would anyone advise against using them? I'm only transporting a few books, bedlinen, crockery, cleaning materials etc.
TIA
Suze
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I saw some cheapish ones in Focus today.0
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you can hire them, probably cheaper that buying them (and what will you do with all these boxes after the move if you've bought them?)."You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"0
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Wht not get cardboard boxes for free from a local shop. Also if you fill a 50ltr box full of books you then have to lift and carry it.0
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Larger Tesco stores?0
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i was at Instore this morning they have all sizes of plastic storage boxes prices from £20
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The really cheap plastic boxes crack and break very easily.Decluttering, 20 mins / day Jan 2024 2/20
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Get down to your local council and get a stock to recycling boxes and lids. Thats what I did.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Sorry, not sure I understand - what did you do?
SuzeChippy_Minton wrote: »Gat down to your local council and get a stock to recycling boxes and lids. Thats what I did.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Savings & Investments, Small Biz MoneySaving and House Buying, Renting & Selling boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the Report button, or by e-mailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
I got a stock of the plastic recycling boxes from my local council.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Chippy_Minton wrote: »I got a stock of the plastic recycling boxes from my local council.
Isn't that stealing?Decluttering, 20 mins / day Jan 2024 2/20
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