Gaylords are large cardboard boxes that are used to hold products in bulk. This is the preferred way for wholesalers to hold and ship products in bulk IF the items do not need to be individually wrapped or cared for.
Why do sellers buy gaylords of products?
Once a seller is experienced and they have the proper processes in place to scale their Amazon business then the next logical step for them to grow is to find more product. If the Amazon seller is a reseller than they are often looking for gaylords. This is because the seller can attain a lot of product for a very inexpensive price. Especially in the books, DVDs and CDs categories.
What are the size dimensions for gaylord box?
48 x 40 x 36” is the standard size gaylord box. These are typically octagonal and have three to five walls. These boxes are by far the most common, and 500-550 can fit on a single trailer depending on how the boxes are palletized. The four and five wall 48”x40”x36” gaylords have a large carrying capacity, and weight capacities between 4,000 and 5,000 lbs.
One of the most significant advantages to this style of box is that they have the exact same dimensions as the standard size pallet, and can be double stacked in a truck when they are full of inventory. Which makes them perfect for metal, plastic, and electronic waste recycling.
Another popular aspect of this style of gaylord box is that they can be bound to pallets. Meaning that if a user chooses to staple, or glue the box to the pallet, it can be reused multiple times. Because of the versatility and popularity of this particular box, they have one of the highest resale values, averaging between $9-$11 dollars, depending on the condition of the box.
Here is a list of the industry sizes used currently:
- 48 x 40 x 36 - Standard Size Gaylord
- 40 x 40 x 40 - Pallet Container
- 40 x 30 x 30 - Pallet Pallet Boxes
- 36 x 36 x 36 - Small Gaylords
What are some other names for gaylords?
These boxes can also be referred to as:
- bulk cargo containers
- jumbo boxes
- bulk totes
- heavy duty boxes
- Gaylord totes
- produce bins
- pallet boxes
- and octagonal bins.