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Compare Mobile Mini On Site Storage to Pods

Many consumers and businesses are unaware of On Site Storage, where a steel storage container can be placed on their property. When most people think of portable storage, they think of Pods, where a wood or plastic container is delivered to a location and then taken to a warehouse. While this can be a great service for someone moving from one town to another, it can be less than ideal for the budget conscious or for those with valuable things to store. Take a look at the features comparison below, and it is clear that when you have the space for On Site storage, Mobile Mini's secure and affordable service is the best choice.


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On Site Storage vs. Costs for Pods

Many think that a steel portable storage container would be a substantial amount to rent each month. Mobile Mini proves that secure on site storage is the most cost effective storage solution. Mobile Mini can get you set-up with a portable storage container starting at just $70 a month.

Compared to Pods containers on the other hand, Pods are less secure and cost over $100 a month for their on site storage.

Security Features of On Site Storage Containers vs. Pods

Making sure that your belongings are safe and secure is why Mobile Mini offers its all steel containers with patented high security Tri-cam Locking System™. The premier internal door locking system in the industy. Mobile Mini also offers the Containerguard Locks™ which works with the Tri-Cam Locking System™ to provide the ultimate protection for all your storage needs.

Pods however, are made of wood and metal framing only; standard padlocks are the only option on their doors.

Various Size Options for On Site Containers vs. Pods Limited Selection

With nearly 100 different sizes and configurations available, Mobile Mini will have a portable storage container that will meet your storage demands. Our steel storage containers range in size from 8' to 10' in width and 5' to 45' in length. Mobile Mini also has shelving and many other options available for your storage container rental. Our skilled sales associates will help you determine which storage container size would work best for your needs.

With Pods customers are forced to choose from only three standard sizes.

Exterior Appearance of Mobile Mini Storage Containers vs. Pods

Since portable storage containers are made for on site use and can be highly visible, we at Mobile Mini understand the need to have the container appearance be as discreet as possible. For that reason all Mobile Mini containers are painted lite beige and have minimal signage. Besides cost, security and all the other features offered by Mobile Mini many customers continue to return because of the quality exterior appearance of our storage containers.

While Pods containers are painted bright white with conspicuously large marketing logos and signage that draw unwanted attention to them.

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