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      1. Visit ─ via web site or in person ─ a reputable retailer 
      who carries several different types and lines of filing equipment. Files, 
      like furniture, come in various grades, from top of the line to economy. 
      Try to settle on a specific grade and manufacturer based on features 
      desired, durability, reputation, warranty, and cost.  
       
      Consider only durable, quality filing equipment. This doesn't mean you 
      must look for-the very best, but beware of "economy" lines since filing 
      equipment is used constantly and must hold up well over a long period of 
      time.  
       
      2. Contact several vendors and compare prices of similar equipment.  
       
      3. Check with other organizations to see what types of equipment they're 
      using. 
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