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I have a wonderful story to share about the awesome customer service I received from Office Depot and Really Useful Boxes.
A few weeks ago I walked into Office Depot and saw some cute boxes that I thought would be perfect for storing cards. Photo 1, I loved everything about them, they are really heavy duty and I love the way they lock up tight with the handles. I had recently moved my stamping area in to the basement and was worried about things getting damp. I liked these boxes so much I looked up the web site for Really Useful Boxes and was in awe of all the wonderful shapes and sizes I saw when I looked at their craft boxes here. http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.u.../rub_craft.php
I got so excited but realized these are sold in the UK. After a bit more research I found out that Really Useful Boxes was coming to the US I think they are gearing up right now. I knew the box to store 12 x 12 paper was something I had to have. It is just perfect for my needs, hanging files keeps the paper organized and straight, the box would keep the moisture out. I contacted Office Depot by email to find out if they are going to carry any of the other sizes. I got a reply thanking me for my interest in the product and was asked to send my address because they would like to send me something for contacting them.
Well take a look at photo 2, I just about fell on the floor when I received all of these wonderful boxes. The large ones will hold so many different things, I plan to use them for storing cardstock in hanging folders, the two blue boxes are the ones that hold 12 x 12 paper! The smaller short boxes have two layers of compartments for emblishments and the larger short boxes will hold 12 x 12 paper on the bottom then has pull out section above that will hold anything you might need to go to a crop.
I contacted Office Depot to thank them for their very, very generous gift. I had really thought they might send me a coupon or something, I never dreamed they would send me so many awesome boxes. I wondered if they also had the folders for the 12 x 12 paper because the ones I had were too large. The reply I received said not to worry, I had another package on the way. Well today I received a box from England it contained another box for holding 12 x 12 paper and 22 hanging folders!!!!! Photo 3
Somebody pinch me! I can�t believe it, I could never have imagined I would get such a wonderful response from a email.
Friends are like the walls of a house. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes you lean on them. But sometimes, it's enough to know they're just standing by.
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Wow! What a treasure! I've looked for years at Office Depot and Staples for 12 x 12 file storage boxes and finally gave up. I'm glad Office Depot is finally going to sell some. I am so excited for you! You will be so organized down in that basement.
Thank you for sharing the storage box information. I just moved into my new stamping/scrapping space and I need some of the card storage boxes. Are they the 5.99 boxes on the Office Depot site?
Thank you for sharing the storage box information. I just moved into my new stamping/scrapping space and I need some of the card storage boxes. Are they the 5.99 boxes on the Office Depot site?
Kisa
Yes they are the 3 liter size. I'll mention that they are not as long as a shoe box, but they sure are nicer. I'm hoping they will keep the dampness from the basement out of my cards. The interior measurements are about 6 x 8 inches a bit less the 6" deep.
Friends are like the walls of a house. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes you lean on them. But sometimes, it's enough to know they're just standing by.
DAAAAAAAAAAANG!!!!!!!!! I sure hope you picked up a lottery ticket while you were out! What awesome boxes!!! I need some better storage solutions as well! Now to find the nearest Office Depot.........;) Thanks so much for sharing such a positive experience!
Holy Smokes!! What a great story! Those containers look awesome!!! Thank you for sharing the link-- I think I will be doing some shopping....... and I work for STAPLES .... *snicker*
Our little store does not have this selection.
Holy Smokes!! What a great story! Those containers look awesome!!! Thank you for sharing the link-- I think I will be doing some shopping....... and I work for STAPLES .... *snicker*
Our little store does not have this selection.
I think that when I bought mine last summer (Rockland, ME) it was a "special buy" not something that they regularly carry. Maybe your store will get some!
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So glad to hear the good stories and Kudos to you. Thanks for sharing. I am looking to find something that I can carry my 12 x 12 paper in "on the go" and this looks like the perfect solution.
Office Depot just got some new and returning customers, didn't they? Wonder if someone there knows SCS and knew they would be plugged?? Woudln't that be cool? Now, send that email and the photos of the responses to all the other big companies that you want to carry stuff WE need! You have the touch, Barb. Congrats and Thanks for sharing.
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I just ordered one from Office Depot for my scrapbook paper and will get it tomorrow :-D So excited, guess who's going to be organizing this weekend!!!!
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Hey Ladies, FYI
I just contacted really useful products via email and they are talking to Hobby Lobby about carrying there products. This is great. But not for me the closest Hobby Lobby is about 3 hours away. I will try my local Office Depot and hope they carry it, maybe, just maybe they can order the 12 x 12 paper box for me.
I just ordered one from Office Depot for my scrapbook paper and will get it tomorrow :-D So excited, guess who's going to be organizing this weekend!!!!
So they have the tall one for the 12 x 12 paper and hanging folders?
Friends are like the walls of a house. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes you lean on them. But sometimes, it's enough to know they're just standing by.
Hey Ladies, FYI
I just contacted really useful products via email and they are talking to Hobby Lobby about carrying there products. This is great. But not for me the closest Hobby Lobby is about 3 hours away. I will try my local Office Depot and hope they carry it, maybe, just maybe they can order the 12 x 12 paper box for me.
That's interesting info. The closest Hobby Lobby is about an hour away from me.
Friends are like the walls of a house. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes you lean on them. But sometimes, it's enough to know they're just standing by.
Friends are like the walls of a house. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes you lean on them. But sometimes, it's enough to know they're just standing by.
OMG! I just went to their website. I am an organization freak and I am now in love! Click on the "select country" box and you'll see their warehouse in the background.
I emailed the owner of Really Useful Boxes in England a thank you and here is his response.
You are too kind to us.
I am actually the owner and as it happens the designer of these boxes. However I did get a bit of help from scrap booking friends in UK. How we came up with the 7 litre box is an amazing story.
The 25 litre box was an easier idea.
Anyway you have to remember that both I am English and live in England. so I am very reserved. So I find your praise unbelievable.
Office Depot world wide are an important customer of ours and it was they that told us what to do. Whatever you received is thanks to them and Adam in particular.
The files are incredible. These were actually hand made in Holland so this product is totally international. Henri in Holland made the files by hand especially for you. As you can see the 25 litre box with files actually is exactly designed for your need and does not waste any space.
thank you for been so positive.
Kind regards
Mike Pickles
The Adam he spoke of was the gentleman who responded to me from Office Depot.
Friends are like the walls of a house. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes you lean on them. But sometimes, it's enough to know they're just standing by.
Thanks for the tip on these containers. I stopped at the local Office Depot on my way home from work today and purchased 3 of the 3 liter size. Not only are they great for storing cards but they are great for storing CD cases that hold unmounted stamps.
I went to my local office depot today and found the boxes to store my cards. They were a $1.00 less than the internet price. I cannot wait to fill them.
Wow! Office Depot and Really Useful Boxes
Happy for You!
