Customer Story: How Retro Collectables Grew Their Online Business with Storage Giant
More and more small businesses are finding that self storage does far more than hold a few spare boxes. With the right site, a unit becomes a stockroom, a packing station, an office and a base to grow from, all without the cost and commitment of a traditional commercial lease.
We recently caught up with Abid from Retro Collectables, who made the move to Storage Giant around a year ago, to hear how it has worked out.
Meet Retro Collectables
Retro Collectables sells model toys and games online, and has been based with Storage Giant for around 12 months now. Selling collectables online means stock, and plenty of it. Model toys and games need to be kept dry, secure and easy to find when an order comes in, so where you store everything shapes how smoothly the whole business runs.
Why He Made the Move
Abid was already storing elsewhere, so the decision came down to what he was actually getting for his money.
“It offered more facilities compared to our previous company, such as an office with a shared kitchen. We moved because Storage Giant gave us a very good deal, the cost is very competitive, and along with the facilities it was an important move to take our business forward.”
The Difference a Year Has Made
Twelve months on, Abid says the move has helped the business do exactly what he hoped it would. Having stock, packing space and an office under one roof cuts out an enormous amount of wasted time. No driving between sites, no working out of the spare room, no juggling deliveries around a home address.
Would He Recommend It?
“I’d recommend anyone involved in an online business or a high street retail business to use Storage Giant. They’re very competitive, the service has been very good and I’d highly recommend them to anyone needing storage, especially if you’re running an online company.”
Watch the Interview
Prefer to hear it straight from Abid? You can watch the full interview on our Instagram by clicking here.
Business Storage Built Around You
Abid’s experience is a familiar one. Growing businesses want space that flexes with them, at a price that makes sense, on a site where their stock is genuinely safe.
Every Storage Giant site is built with that in mind. You get 24/7 security and secure keypad access, so only the right people get through the door. Units come in a wide range of sizes, so you can scale up or down as your stock levels change through the year.
Our Lowest Price Guaranteed
Whether you’re storing stock for a growing business or simply clearing space at home, cost matters. That is why we operate a Lowest Price Guaranteed policy, so you can be confident you are getting genuine value on your storage. You can read the full terms and conditions here.
If you’re weighing up your options, it’s also worth reading our guide. It compares indoor self storage vs storage containers and explains why going cheaper can sometimes cost you more.
Looking for Business Storage or Office Space?
If you are running an online shop, a high street retail business or anything in between, we would love to help you find the right space.
Alongside our business storage units, we offer flexible office space with utilities included, great rates and terms that do not tie you down for years. Whether you need a single unit or a proper base to run the whole operation from, get in touch with your local Storage Giant team today.
