IBC tote - too good to be true? Looking in Central MA

[MassMapleNut]

Anyone ever bought from here before? $70 with free shipping seems too good to be true. Doesn’t say what they held which makes me suspicious…

https://www.xikers.com/product/330-gallon-food-grade-ibc-drinking-water-rainwater-harvesting-container/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo8-SBhAlEiwAopc9WxfLV5-BKV67f-pORebxTXzR_Y7LYZ2Pe9IPJ3FYHN7G2cm89cKw_hoC6qEQAvD_ BwE

Any one have a good source for these in central MA area?

[Ghs57]

That's half the going rate here in the Hudson Valley, NY (for used IBCs). No one delivers these things for free either, unless maybe you are buying a truckload. Says drinking water too, and looks brand new. They are rarely cleaned, so the buyer has that job to do too, provided they held a product that can be cleaned out with no aftereffects (vegetable oil, for example). If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

[MassMapleNut]

That's half the going rate here in the Hudson Valley, NY. No one delivers these things for free either, unless maybe you are buying a truckload. Says drinking water too, and looks brand new. They are rarely cleaned, so the buyer has that job to do too, provided they held a product that can be cleaned out with no aftereffects (vegetable oil, for example). If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

I've heard rumors there is a place in central CT which is about 1.5 hours from me that has usable ones for around $125. Food grade that were used to hold apple juice concentrate or similar. By the time I add the $50 bucks for gas, it's still considerably cheaper than the cost of a new one though! But, I'd also rather pay the extra to get one I trust. Was hoping someone one here had some experience with the one I linked, either good or bad before I made the drive to CT. Or better yet, knew of a supplier in MA.

[Pdiamond]

From the pictures they appear to be for water, based on the color of the tops on the containers. The one container I believe which had the brass spigot on it was used for water. That is just my take from the pictures and there are no kinds of labels on the totes.

[MapleCamp]

I've seen some on craigslist in MA that are food grade for 125 used.

[bigschuss]

I'm in western, MA...seems like there are about 2 dozen on FB Marketplace at any given time for sale. I would think you could easily find something within an hour or so from you.

[gbeneke]

Looked at this site, they also have a $300 tool set for $65, free shipping. If it seems too good to be true, it's a scam. I think it is very suspicious.

[Ghs57]

I've seen some on craigslist in MA that are food grade for 125 used.

That's how I found mine. Price from $125-$140 as is, meaning you clean 'em. I guy I found supplies many local maple producers and only carries totes that can be cleaned. They are out there. Check with your fellow local producers or CL, etc.

[MapleCamp]

Tractor supply sells them for 389 new.

[SeanD]

That's got scam written all over it.

The last time I bought a tote was from:

IBC Totes, Barrels, and More
440 Chestnut Street
Gardner, MA 01440

Christoher Kyprianos - 978-632-4900, cckyps@gmail.com

I don't remember what I paid, but it was food grade and rinsed. I had to give them a good cleaning but it wasn't terrible.

[The Heldeberg Sapper]

That website gives me 100% scam vibes. I would avoid at all costs.