[arnoldpayne]

We’re setting up a small warehouse operation and need a decent quantity of plastic crates for organising stock, probably a hundred or so to start with. I’ve been calling around but the prices vary so much that I don’t know what’s normal, and a couple of places quoted me per unit in a way that made it hard to compare. The other problem is I can’t tell quality from photos, some look sturdy and others look like they’d crack under anything heavy. I came across Crate while searching for suppliers and they seem to offer a range of sizes, but I want to hear from people who’ve actually bought in volume rather than just browsing a catalogue. What should I be checking before ordering, things like load rating or wall thickness? And is it normal to ask for a sample before committing to a full order, or do suppliers usually refuse that?