THEY’RE not the most exciting household item to think about we admit, but let’s face it – when you need a cardboard box (and we all need them at some point), they can be tricky to track down.
Whether you’re moving house, storing away treasured possessions into the loft, or have an idea for a genius craft project – we’ve found the best placed to buy cardboard boxes online.
Cardboard boxes have multiple uses: first and foremost, they’re essential for moving, but many also use them for a variety of storage needs, from clothing to electronics.
They’re handy for crafts and games for little ones – after all, a box fashioned into a playhouse or boat is the ultimate toy.
They’re also reusable and easy to recycle, making them a handy, eco-friendly storage solution for around the house.
Cardboard boxes with carry handles can be used to carry food items, like fruit and vegetables. For a really thoughtful gesture, it’s worth having a small supply on hand for posting items and care packages to friends and loved ones.
In the past, people used to head to their local supermarket to request cardboard boxes for free. These days, it’s a lot easier to order them online, particularly if you need a few, but it can be difficult to know where to stock up.
Amazon
From moving boxes to mailing boxes, Amazon is your first port of call when you need to stock up on cardboard boxes online.
Look out for brands including Direct Global Trading, StorePAK and Bankers Box, which are all well-rated and well-priced.
Direct Global Trading’s Extra Large boxes are ideal for house moves, with a room tick list printed on the side and a massive 115l capacity.
Better yet, the double-walled cardboard boxes also include a roll of fragile tape, black marker pen and five large printed fragile stickers so you have everything you need in one set. There’s even a Yorkshire tea bag included as a thoughtful extra.
Argos
Whether you’re looking to store craft items or archive paperwork, Argos has a good selection of cardboard boxes that are ideal for all of your storage needs.
Argos stocks cardboard boxes from StorePAK, and you’ll find a range of sizes and quantities of these stackable boxes available.
This set of recyclable boxes is described as ‘very good value’, ‘easy to assemble’ and ‘roomy’.
Rajapack
For the most comprehensive selection of cardboard boxes, Rajapack is undoubtedly the place to shop – at amazing value.
You’ll find single and double-walled moving and storage boxes, postal boxes, cardboard bottle boxes for beer and wine and cardboard boxes in all different shapes and sizes (tubes, telescopic, etc).
With prices starting at sub-25p per box (you typically need to buy in larger quantities, of 25, 50 and up to get the best prices), it’s also good value for money.
Staples
If you need cardboard boxes for mailing, then office supplies specialist Staples offer a vast selection in different sizes and levels of durability.
You’ll also find archive storage and removal boxes.
Davpack
You won’t find a more comprehensive selection of cardboard boxes in one place than at Davpack, from large moving boxes for packing up the house, to cheap, single-walled storage boxes.
Davpack also has archive boxes for documents, bottle packaging, postal boxes, pallet boxes and more.
Wilko
If you’re moving home, and you want a selection of different sized boxes, then it has to be Wilko.
The boxes are all eco-friendly and recyclable and the pack comes with bubble wrap, tape and a marker pen, so you never have to guess what’s inside again.
Packaging 2 Buy
If you need large heavy-duty boxes then Packagaging 2 will deliver. Ideal for fragile items or heavy pieces, they have double walls to keep them extremely sturdy.
The outside of them has a smooth finish and are easy to store when flat.
Schott
It is possible to make moving a little bit easier if you can make the packing simple. Enter Schott. An ideal solution if you are moving out of a small flat or from a house share.
The double-walled boxes are secure and easy to seal thanks to the roll of bubble wrap and tape that comes in the pack.
Viking Direct
It is possible to make moving a little bit easier if you can make the packing simple. Enter Schott. An ideal solution if you are moving out of a small flat or from a house share.
The double-walled boxes are secure and easy to seal thanks to the roll of bubble wrap and tape that comes in the pack.