[header] How to buy a shipping container [title] Find the right grade. [step] Containers come in several grades, which provides information about how the container was used before it went up for sale. What grade you needs depends on what you need it for. 
[substeps] " new " or " one-trip " containers have typically been made in china and then shipped directly to the united states. If you want to convert your container into a home, this is the best option, as it will be weather resistant, and have the least damage.