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Staples® File Storage Crates, Black

Staples® File Storage Crates, Black

Item: 253856    Model: 0261STBK.06

Staples® File Storage Crates, Black
4.5stars
( 124 reviews)
  • Stackable with other crates to create a wall storage unit
  • Includes rails to hold letter- or legal-size hanging files
  • Black
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Staples® File Storage Crates, Black
 
4.3

(based on 124 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (57)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (53)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (60)
  • Durable (51)
  • Easy to organize (39)
  • Lightweight (35)
  • Stable (34)

Cons

  • Flimsy construction (6)
  • Unattractive design (5)
  • Heavy / bulky (4)
  • Flimsy (3)

Best Uses

  • Staying organized (40)
  • Organization (25)
  • Every day use (21)
  • Office (20)
  • Everyday use (18)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (62), Quality oriented (47), Midrange shopper (11)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (70), Business (52)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (29)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Wonderful storage boxes

Our garage floor sometimes gets wet, so we're using these as storage crates for fertilizer, snow-melt, charcoal brickettes, etc. Also on shelves for grouping lawn-care items. Maybe even for a kitchen recycling ...Read complete review

Our garage floor sometimes gets wet, so we're using these as storage crates for fertilizer, snow-melt, charcoal brickettes, etc. Also on shelves for grouping lawn-care items. Maybe even for a kitchen recycling box. They're light-weight, stackable and relatively strong (caveat: see below). They offer a lot of value for the cost. Also used them as quick sawhorses, just flip over and put your boards across and bingo, you've got the required support. Would even work as a support for a quick desk (e.g. I put two down, a 16"-wide plywood board across, and spread my tools etc out on my "desk").

Only criticism is would like more bottom/side strength to support occassional, admittedly- incautious use as an "emergency" step stool; I was able to flip over, stand on the diagonal corners, but only very carefully. (We have an ancient industrial-strength plastic "milk crate" that is easily tough enough to do this).

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Gd 4 filing but sharp edged & not strong

Much stronger and more durable than cardboard file boxes, but not super sturdy. Don't expect to do all the crazy stuff people do with milk crates. Definitely wouldn't stand or sit on one. ...Read complete review

Much stronger and more durable than cardboard file boxes, but not super sturdy. Don't expect to do all the crazy stuff people do with milk crates. Definitely wouldn't stand or sit on one. Also, unlike milk crates, there aren't any real handles. When you pick them up the edges cut into your fingers. The interlocking and casters are great, but the open design means the contents are not protected from dust and moisture.

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5.0

File Crates keep everything organized

By coolangel

from Trenton, NJ

About Me Midrange Shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy to Use
  • Efficient
  • Quality Construction
  • Reliable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday Use
    • Organization

    Comments about Staples® File Storage Crates, Black:

    These are such handy file holders. My home office was a mess with papers everywhere. I've been able to totally clean it up and have all organized. Everything is easy to get to now.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    4.0

    Using it for a base for my printer

    By PhilaSeaman

    from Philadelphia PA

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Quality Construction
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Staples® File Storage Crates, Black:

        Just using it as a base for my printer which is under my desk.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Perfect for the Classroom

        By Tara

        from NJ

        About Me Budget Shopper

        Verified Buyer
        This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Easy to Use
        • Quality Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Use
          • Organization

          Comments about Staples® File Storage Crates, Black:

          Perfect storage for classroom filing! I have purchased 10 of these crates and I use them every day.

          • Primary use:
          • Business
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Great

          By Beat

          from Winter haven

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Quality Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Organization

            Comments about Staples® File Storage Crates, Black:

            Great does exactly what it was intended to do.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Just right!!

            By Kathy

            from Lubbock, Texas

            About Me Budget Shopper

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy to Use
            • Quality Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday Use
              • Organization

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              • Q:

                Do these fit in normal size lockers at high schools?
                Asked on 7/14/2012 by brandibillingsley

                1 answer

                • A:

                  Unfortunately, there is no one standard locker size - in general, however, they range from 12" to 16" wide. If they are on the smaller size, this storage crate would not work, as it's 13 7/8" wide. You could always give the school a call to see if they know how wide they are and even if they don't know, they might be willing to go measure for you.

                  Answered on 7/15/2012 by Community Answer from None
              • Q:

                How much weight does this crate hold? How much weight can you stack on top of it if used as shelves or bench seats?
                Asked on 6/28/2012 by Abby Normal from Windy SW

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  This item is not recommended to be used as shelved or bench seats. They are meant for file storage only. For assistance with finding something that will best suit your needs, please contact our Sales team directly at 1 800 333 3330.

                  Answered on 7/2/2012 by Darlene S from Staples
              • Q:

                Do these crates fold?
                Asked on 12/5/2011 by Alice from Jemez NM

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  No, they do not fold. If you would like to place an order, please call us at 800-333-3330. You also have the option to order online.

                  Answered on 12/19/2011 by Christina.M from Staples
              • Q:

                Is 13 7/8" the interior width dimension of the box or exterior? Can I put 13"-wide packets into it?
                Asked on 6/16/2010 by Jim from San Francisco

                2 answers

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  Yes, you can put a 13" wide packet into this create as it will hold 14" legal size files.

                  Answered on 6/30/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
                • VERIFIED BUYER

                  A:

                  12" is the max fot hanging files

                  Answered on 12/29/2010 by Gator Boy from Hartford, CT
              • Q:

                When these crates are stacked 3 or more high can you slide out the middle crates for easy access to file or remove folders or do you have to physically remove the higher crates to get to the one you want?
                Asked on 4/11/2010 by Tzip from Philadelphia, PA

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  You will need to physically remove the higher crates.

                  Answered on 4/21/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
              • Q:

                Can you put casters on these storage crates?
                Asked on 9/16/2009 by Anonymous

                2 answers

                • VERIFIED BUYER

                  A:

                  The label indicated that you can put casters on it.

                  Answered on 9/29/2009 by MB from Tampa, FL
                • VERIFIED BUYER

                  A:

                  I would say yes, there are 4 holes in the bottom, one on each corner. It would be a matter of finding the correct size caster to fit snugly in the holes. Measures about 5/8" or 16mm.

                  Answered on 4/6/2010 by subatomic Tom from Middletown, Ct
              • Q:

                I work for a phonathon call center at a University and need to find a means of storing different segments of legal size cards. How well do these crates work with legal hanging folder files? I read many reviews but none seemed to be using them for legal size documents.
                Asked on 9/15/2009 by Phonecard Girl from Northern NY

                1 answer

                • CUSTOMER CARE

                  A:

                  These crates will work with legal size hanging folders. You would just hang the folders utilizing the longer side of the crate vs. the shorter side, which is used for the letter size hanging folders.

                  Answered on 11/10/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
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