File Folders: Buying Guide

File folder purchases should identify paper size, tab position and expansion capacity. An assorted-color carton may be useful, but only if the distribution matches the store's sales pattern.

Information to Request

File Folders — specification record
Item to recordYour requirement
Paper sizeRecord the specification in your inquiry.
Tab position and countRecord the specification in your inquiry.
Folder material and expansionRecord the specification in your inquiry.

Sample Review

Place the intended documents in a sample folder and check the fold and tab. Inspect printed guides or labels for alignment.

Preparing the Order

Record the number of folders per retail pack and the color distribution. Keep hanging folders and ordinary folders as separate product lines.

Retail Display Notes

Show the supported paper size and tab arrangement. Group compatible labels or storage products nearby without suggesting that they are included.

Inquiry Checklist

  • Identify the exact file folders listing and selected version.
  • Record paper size and any unresolved fit questions.
  • State the required quantity as complete saleable units and provide the store location.
  • Ask for the current costs, availability and delivery arrangements before making a commitment.

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Related Information

These pages provide purchasing reference information. They are not a live stock catalogue or an offer of a particular product. Availability, quantities, product information, prices and delivery arrangements must be confirmed for the individual inquiry.

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