HOW TO ORDER
A&E Clothing wholesaler offers used clothes, shoes, bags and other goods. Most items come packed in 100 lb bales or 55 lb bags. We offer flexible shipping options, including container loads, smaller orders shipped on pallets, personal pick-up, or individual bales or bags shipped via regular carriers.
REVIEW OUR PRODUCT CATALOG
The first step in the buying process is to explore our catalog. Take your time browsing through our catalog to find the perfect products for you. Each item comes with detailed information and high-quality pictures. Whether you’re looking for specifications or features, our catalog is designed to help you make informed decisions.
CHOOSE YOUR ORDER SIZE
After exploring our catalog and finding the products you need, it’s time to decide on the order size:
- Full Container Load (40ft or 20ft)
- Smaller Orders
CONTAINER LOAD ORDER
Specify your preference for a 40 ft or 20 ft container.
HOW MANY BALES CAN YOU LOAD IN ONE CONTAINER?
Physically container could hold up to 25,000 lb (11,500 kg) in 20 ft container or up to 53,000 lb (24,000 kg) in 40 ft container.
20 ft container can hold up to 250 bales of 100 lb or 450 bags of 55 lb.
40 ft container can hold up to 530 bales of 100 lb or 750 bags of 55 lb.
HOW MUCH DOES A CONTAINER COST?
The price vastly depends on the type of clothing you are going to order. Contact our sales team to discuss details and receive a quote, including shipping costs and delivery estimates.
1. INLAND TRANSPORTATION
The cost of inland transportation of a container to nearest port is about $1000. A&E Clothing negotiated good rates with insurance carriers. Average insurance for containers is $200.
CAN I ORDER HALF OF CONTAINER, 50 BALES, 10 BALES?
There’s no minimum order if you:
- pick up items by yourself or assigned agent from our warehouse
- take care of shipping
WHAT IS THE SIZE OF SINGLE BALE OR BAG?
100 lb bale is around 32″ x 18″ x 16″ or 80 cm x 45 cm x 40 cm. 55 lb bag has dimensions of 30″ x 24″ x 15″ or 76 cm x 60 cm x 38 cm.
DO YOU SHIP TO OTHER STATES?
We can ship any order within the United States using LTL carrier. The price vastly depends on the weight and distance. Please contact us for details.
2. SEA FREIGHT
It takes about 2 weeks for shipment to reach its destination in Central America. It’s usually 3-4 weeks to reach any port in Europe. Goods are delivered to most of African ports within 4-5 weeks.
Freight cost is subject of frequent updates so we will calculate it for you once we know your order, destination and container size.
3. TOTAL COST
The cost of container load depends on the items you request.
Contact us to get exact quote -please provide a list of clothing items you are interested in. After you specify port of destination we will be able to calculate freight cost. In cooperation with our long time partners we can negotiate one of the lowest shipping rates for our customers.
Please note that we always insure the load so it will safely reach the destination in timely manner.
SMALLER ORDER
Once you’ve reviewed our catalog, the next crucial step is to check the list of available items. This daily updated list ensures that the products you desire are currently in stock.
You can place your order via phone or e-mail and we will ship it to any address inside U.S. using low cost carrier.
Shipping Methods:
- Ship on pallets.
- Arrange for in-person pickup.
- Opt for single-item shipment via regular carriers.
To calculate shipping rate we need to know amount of goods you want to buy and destination address. Products are always sent using 3rd party company so please note that rates may vary.
