When does it make sense to use document storage boxes instead of filing cabinets?

Document storage boxes (banker's boxes or records boxes) are ideal for archiving inactive files that don't need frequent access. They're cheap, stackable, and work well in off-site or basement storage rooms. The downside: retrieval from boxes is slower and less organized than from a filed drawer, they're not lockable, and they're more vulnerable to moisture and pests if stored improperly. Filing cabinets are better for any file you need to access more than a few times a year, any file that requires security or confidentiality, and any office where professional appearance matters. A common workflow: files stay in cabinets while active, transfer to labeled boxes after 2–3 years, and boxes go to off-site storage after 5 years. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.