Staples® Plastic Hinged File Boxes w/Lid, Black

Comments about Staples® Plastic Hinged File Boxes w/Lid, Black:

This product was sold for years by Staples under the Homz brand name. I bought one a few months ago in-store, and I noticed that, while it was the same Homz product, there was a Staples generic store brand label on it. I just learned, in-store and online, that the same item number is being used, but a new, substituted product is tremendously LESS sturdy (weaker, thinner plastic for box, very flimsy hinges, less sturdy snap closure...if you want to see a photo of the original product, look under the category...it's still posted there). The price has not been dropped at all and maybe be 50 cents higher, but the quality has dropped precipitously. The original product was the sturdiest, most useful file box out there and performed fabulously even when transported to public events. I'm dismayed that I didn't snap up the few that were left when I had the chance. I love Staples, but the decision to make a cheaper, obviously worse product to raise profits is truly awful. Customers deserve to have access to the original product. I would've been happy to pay a few dollars more if the price on the original product had to go up.

Comments about Staples® Plastic Hinged File Boxes w/Lid, Black:

It is a good product but :
the top comes off the hinges too quickly & too frequently (every time you open it)
Would be even better if it were on wheels- once it is full, it is quite heavy to pick up and move around.

Comments about Staples® Plastic Hinged File Boxes w/Lid, Black:

This product has many uses and gives us the storage and maintainability we need to keep our records and items in tact and available.

Comments about Staples® Plastic Hinged File Boxes w/Lid, Black:

This is the 3rd incarnation for this file box. The first was excellent, rugged, thicker walls, stronger hinges, and had a slightly larger width. The subsequent editions have progressed to product that is quite flimsy and destined to an early retirement with continued use. Avoid if you will be using it frequently and/or placing any weight on it. I wish they would bring back the original, I would be willing to pay a price increase if necessary.

Comments about Staples® Plastic Hinged File Boxes w/Lid, Black:

I would but it again

Comments about Staples® Plastic Hinged File Boxes w/Lid, Black:

Needed a multi-use everyday organizer for personal papers,new school year literature as well as documents for my music. This item has been just what I needed. Easy to store, sturdy and travels well when on the go.