MAJOR Issues w/ Boxabl Casita | TOTAL COSTS!

[@jkemp365]

They have never been 15k. You must have watched one of the clickbait YT videos. The original price was $49900, price after inflation is $60k.

[@Willtheroadie]

Years ago they were priced far lower. they went from 30k to 40k to 50k to 60k and then I recently read some 3rd party contractor was selling them for around 95k. Boxabl has been quietly price creeping for years.

[@sassyd8738]

In the beginning it was that base price once more n more people joined I believe it went up

[@lightbeingpontifex]

over a year ago i did hear it was 40k,, in 2024 they are 60k

[@arkcorps9138]

It’s disappointing they’ve raised the price for a product they haven’t even sold to the public yet

[@estebansalas1]

You need to understand economics. Its not something a business usually wants to do (not saying it cant happen for that reason) but has to do when costs to build have significantly increased. They are are business that is subject to to labor, materials, wage increases so just like regular consumers dealing with inflation and interest rate hikes they have to factor in those changes as well.

[@annt7384]

Welcome to inflation. Building costs go up before you’ve even built anything.

[@SKRUBL0RD]

they're scammers. read their 3rd party investment assessment, the company is a ponzi scheme

[@1monagale]

What’s the name of your business?

[@alyssascott1601]

Im getting to the point where i feel its a scam ...its been around long enough..like why havent these casitas been given to the buyers yet it just doesnt make sense not even for a review has a buyer stayed in one ....weird ...and now the price has went up when the main seller was "affrodable housing" i was all for the main idea at the beginning but idk i feel like greed has gotten in the way it started off as affordable to stop homelessness now its all about the money if this doesnt work out hopefully someone else will do it the right way

[@estebansalas1]

Businesses take up to a decade to build properly. Amazon started in the early 90's and was not the successful company delivering on its a promises until 2000. Tesla started back in 2000 and was not able to deliver product until 2010. These guys have only been producing units for 2 years. Its not something a business usually wants to do (not saying it cant happen for that reason) but has to do when costs to build have significantly increased. They are are business that is subject to to labor, materials, wage increases so just like regular consumers dealing with inflation and interest rate hikes they have to factor in those changes as well.

[@axelmonogatari3175]

ITS ALWAYS for the money. If you dont like it, work for free or go to the forest and start a new life.

[@Icurious14u]

No...The price increase is due to inflation. To expect the price to stay the same while everything stays the same is ridiculous. I even thought about this. Like "Are they still 50K while everything else is going up?" Then indeed I did hear it went up which doesn't surprise me.

[@asherray4969]

I hope Boxabl isn't a scam and they get it together and make these. I was super excited the first time I saw these.

[@tc6984]

3 Billion valuation. 375 sq ft. 160,000 on the wait list. They are taking the year to get modular certification in each state. DR Horton invested and bought order for 100 so the biggest builder in the country see something in them. They will also help on east coast and with financing. What I am waiting for is the set up when it gets to the site i.e. unfolding the roof. When setting up the home. Price of empty box should be cheaper with maybe split system and bathroom for bedroom

[@radiofreealbemuth8540]

They do talk about land cost and do say hook ups are required as well as land prep.

[@lelasiri7530]

Where in southern California can I put one ? Are there parks just for them or do they go on a property zoned for mobile homes?

[@greggg4011]

The boxable is far more than the modulars available at $175 a square foot, but this week I asked Matt Pelicano, a builder in Brick NJ would charge to build a house, and he said $300 a square foot. So the Boxable is now a BARGAIN compared to when I got in on the stock offering in 2022 and it was 50,000 per box. In NJ figure 200,000 for a below minimum build lot (400,000 for a minimum build) for the land, then the boxables. The keep placing orders and we'll keep estimating when is a business model that's been around for years...Saberforge and Custom Saber Shop, they take an order for like 1000 parts and wait till they get to 1000, then they do one quick run and build all the pieces in succession, then they put them back on the web page as in stock.

[@1monagale]

In the grown-up world, people know that they have to buy land and have the utilities hooked up. It’s still a great deal, looks nice and includes all the appliances. You keep learning!

[@MILEHIGHCLUBpod]

I mean the biggest complaints I've seen is the price which if you look at the house market it's wild asf so this is actually a bargain in Colorado they are charging almost a million for a house that's the same size

[@mavirek]

Are they really waterproof, draft proof, bug proof? The wall joints seem very open. Even caulking isn't going to fill those gaps like tightening them up would. Just curious because I could see how a Boxabl could be a quick way to get a home onto a small pad, and then follow it up with more Boxabl or whatnot to build out a bigger home. With maybe $60k for some land, and $50k for the Boxabl, another 20 to 50k for labor, utility hookups, the whole thing would be brand new and still cheaper than most mobile home setups.

[@underashadytreemechanic4754]

$78k delivered and set up. Delivery distance was approximately 450 miles. The unit is quite weather proof let alone very well insulated, better than any 3 of the homes I've owned. I was quite skeptical about the unit when the owner of the property I manage (RV park) informed me of it's delivery when it was in route. I continued my skeptical opinion when the truck showed up with the box on the trailer as they lifted it off, placed it on the structure created and watched then open it. I found it humorous almost thinking "this box is going to be something for someone to live in?" Now the set up is complete, the owner furnished it, built a nice deck on the face of it and, here in the Arizona desert I am quite impressed during the near 100 deg days the ability of it's insulation and the single split AC unit keeping it at a nearly too cool temperature inside. I went from "laughing at it" to respecting the quality of the build. The renters will be here for a long term rental soon. It's actually a very well built unit. (surprisingly ! )

[@irag34]

I doubt the bedroom or living room module will cost the same as a full casita that has a kitchen, a bathroom and bedroom. So if you order 2 additionals rooms, they should be a lot cheaper than the loaded 60k version.

[@whistledownafterdark]

I haven’t seen one delivered yet

[@lionelhowell4972]

They have been selling, why do you think that they are so behind in production for the demand.

[@CeeDub619cameraman]

​@@lionelhowell4972selling isn't delivering

[@pimpmychaircom]

you are so transparent...you are a realtor...you would rather people buy a traditional home. you live in a cheapo undesirable area. most don't. Boxabl is brilliant and yes they are available. prices have to go up because materials everywhere have gone up. DUH Still amazing price...normal small home is same price without frig etc. We can't wait

[@irag34]

The military ordered a bunch. So that wait list just got longer.

[@Shenmue58]

The price per foot being a good deal really depends on where you live.

[@gregsimon7275]

This home really not intended to be a micro house if you take a closer look, the space is divided in half. It's more set up to be a ADU/rental, there's only one wall available if you want to add wardrobe.

[@underashadytreemechanic4754]

Had one delivered and set up for total price of $78,000 recently. It is an impressive box that is now furnished and ready for the renter to show up in another week and half but the price is a bit much in my opinion.

[@cesarandamandacabrera3918]

Can you do a video on yours!? The whole internet would love to see it im sure

[@jeanblackwell7023]

Since you want to buy a boxable home, have you spoke with the owners about the concerns that you are mentioning on your video. I this the seller should be aware that the public is aware of what they are doing.

[@mannygotdahits6534]

great insite as a boxabl fan it hurts to see issues arise but I still live in reality.

[@zionbrin1]

I think your points are good, and also known and pointed out by the ceo. IF they make their goals and keep scaling the factory as planned it should drive costs back down. tech plans, on the list are close to your suggestions too. Looking at the factory I think their long term plans are doable, the simple math of units per day(s) is not great, but as we see with even factories in wwii crank units out per day and it gets better. Admittedly I'm a fan of what they are shooting for and I want them to succeed but that don't mean they will. I think if they solve these probs before the market loses intrest, maybe start getting early models out, bc the tiny Homer's snatched em up, to keep feeding the factory growth needed...well I'm crossing my fingers.

[@cynthiacasey6631]

You're absolutely right in order for them to justify these prices they've got to make it so that like I said order for filtration solar power for tradition handicap accessible to get in with a wheelchair a separate room so that a person with who's disabled or add you can have a private room and what is these houses normally go I mean listen I live in Detroit and if I had that much open space trust and believe somebody going what security do I have other than the fence around my they've got to have more towards justify the price they got

[@lightbeingpontifex]

i need a house,,, something cool, or scary / haunted, or in the woods, a tower, underground bunker, or zombie apocalypse fort

[@LofiWurld]

The banks ain’t having this, they’ll have issues getting those licenses

[@1monagale]

What bank? What license?

[@fennyajalah6208]

How to connect it to septic tank?😮

[@underashadytreemechanic4754]

Hook ups are nearly the same as an RV

[@1monagale]

Just like a house.

[@thomasfellows4712]

All sounds a bit like replacing something that works with something that sounds good....

[@Wanderedinto]

In Atlanta you can’t find a home at a reasonable price, I saw one for 150k, OMG it looked like the scene of a crime and just wikid nasty

[@harveycamperhalo2]

Boxable is looking like a huge money grab scam beware.

[@cynthiacasey6631]

I agree this is not solving the housing problem this is just creating more houses with more expense I've been telling you to live in a in a shoebox I'm not trying to be disrespectful but this is becoming a little greedy

[@pjs139]

Plus they charge for delivery and installation after you wait over 4 years to get it if you get it. And Elon did not live in his, he bought it to test for his SpaceX program. Some might call it a scam, I am not going that far, yet. Meet Kevin has a good video with a little more info. I would love to hear from anyone who has one. Thanks for good video.

[@aovoonthefarmsouthernillinois]

Nice video.

[@cynthiacasey6631]

I guess if I had some questions I would wonder if this thing is handicapped accessible the microwave is way up high I don't know if a wheelchair that is 20 inches would be able to fit in the bathroom and of course I would want some privacy I don't want my living room my bedroom connected from one side to another especially if I have a company over I'll definitely like to have the separation of that and also I'd like to know why they keep on going to build more and more factories I get it but you know it's like it's prolonging the cost they're getting a lot of people money but they're not pushing out to anyone there just civil military I think people who are been waiting and then wanted to build a now a factory three I think it's I think it's starting to become a hope they don't run off with I need to go ahead and start selling them the second the first thing I like to ask how does it do in inclined weather not once have I seen these casitas go through what we feel today is natural disasters because of the environment how do they hold up to freezing cold weather no one has reported that

[@SeleneHammer-pn8hr]

Is it me or does his hair pointing forward bug you lol. I keep looking at it so distracting lol.

[@Firespirit233]

this solution is not bad for poor countries where land is very cheap.

[@1monagale]

Like Mississippi? Kansas?

[@thjonez]

if they havent by now they never will..should have just been a concept video tour for fun

[@cynthiacasey6631]

Just give us one working Casita through the elements that is coming the snow the rain the ice the the earthquakes just give us one so that we can actually see if it does what it's saying it's going to do I think it's called good this company has gotten a lot of people's money a lot of attention but yet I have not yet placed anything and told anything about the weather condition I personally like to go to Texas myself cuz I like to ask the hard questions I'm on the I'm disabled so if someone else doesn't reach out to asking these questions who can I'm low income who are they now pushing these boxabl containers to I hope so that if you get this message like I said I'm disabled and a wheelchair and low income I live here in Michigan where the weather can come from cold hot to fall the I just want to know if these boxes are really saying that they can do all the weather earthquakes floods can boxabl really stand up to this no one has said whether or not it has gone through the rigorous weather

[@CeeDub619cameraman]

Container home will withstand any storms pretty much.

[@jymcaballero5748]

use a board, draw the numbers ;D, if you dare!

[@radiofreealbemuth8540]

It’s 376 sq foot not 326 sq ft

[@gabrielladots5990]

All you see is HIS FACE !

[@cynthiacasey6631]

I'm speaking about cost what if you want a dwelling to look like a cabin or you want to look like a Mexican Mexican also going to add to the price of getting it with a flux front I can look like spell of a box all these prices are going to make this thing jack up to almost $80,000 at this point your might as well go ahead and get a house aren't they thinking about that or let me come greed IHOP and beg this is not a scam I like to get one myself but I hope it's not a scam they're adding way too much cost to this and we're not even talking about it being having the look of a house yet and that's why I'm talking about ADA handicap house people with disabilities like a little privacy I don't want my friend or family in one part behind my bed and me and the other show to add an attachment so that I can at least get a private bedroom to myself is going to cost even more on top of the $60,000 or attaching come on boxabl you're f****** up

[@plebeian_egalitarian]

Too bad they have never built them, and never will. Its just a big scam. It doesnt take 5 years to ramp up production.

[@1truthse3ker]

Boxabl is a huge disappointment🧐

[@bl7406]

This is a big rip off

[@starletsatori8933]

It's a great concept but not practical.

[@cynthiacasey6631]

If possible is not curled for they're going to box himself right out somebody's just being greedy I too love this concept the clean lines and everything I but they're going to make it impossible and people are going to start Google have three companies that they basically just wasted and there goes your whoever is doing this they need to consider the economic situation not everyone is Rich here and again you got to think about the land cost in the hook up cost and like I said a time and a date 📅