The lid broke and I can not replace just the lid. Ill have to fins another product were the top is more sturdy. Sucks because other then the lid issue its a good file box.

While this says it is 18-1/2" long, this is very deceptive. on each side is a decorative piece of plastic, and they are measuring this into the size - but it is on the sides of this box, so it is basically 2 inches shorter on each side, meaning it's more like 14" long. Inside is the same - there is plastic to hang files, and that takes up space, so if you are looking for a box 18-1/2" long to have something that size fit inside here, look elsewhere. Sterlite, this is deceptive and wrong - the box should be measured from the inside so people can buy the correct size for what they need, NOT adding decorative plastic past those dimensions and counting that.

Why do the lids shrink in size? very odd. I suppose if I had kept them connected to the bins, it would not happen, but I have 3 letter bins, and the tops almost fit, but the last corner won't snap in! clearly, they shrunk! I tried to soak in water to see if that helped, but no luck

Lids are brittle, broke within a day of getting it home. Bumped into something and cracked into multiple pieces. The main box is better, but without a lid, it's not much use.

My ten year old file boxes with hinged lids are not aging well the semi clear lids begin to disintegrate. Can I buy lids to replace them?

I was looking for this type of hanging file box to store my graduate school course notes in. After shopping the usual office supply stores and finding their selection costing more than I wanted to invest in the project, I came across the Sterilite model 1868 for a reasonable price. The quality wasn't the same as ones costing 2-3 times as much, but these are not designed for the abuse that offices give their files. So, I purchased four and packed them up. They are full and pretty heavy. Stacked three high in the closet. As others have noted, the lids are pretty flimsy, so we will see how they manage the weight over time. I may be pushing the limit on what this box and lid are designed to handle. Probably two high would be better, but don't have the space. I am hoping that being indoors in a climate controlled closet, they will last a few years. I am hoping not to find cracks and breaks.

This is the best product for storing papers. I fit letter size and with gentle folding so as not to crease I even store legal and tabloid size. and they stack nicely without falling into each other. very strong. water rppof, bug proof. it's just the best paper storage box on the market!

I bought these at a local store and they came with clear lids. I loved the fact that the clear box and lid allowed me to see which files were in which box at a glance. Now I can only find black lids and miss being able to evaluate the contents at a glance. Is there any possible way to order these with clear lids?

This week I bought several of these file boxes to transfer my office files to our new home. I especially like that the 18.5 x 14 x 11 inch dimensions can handle either letter or legal sized files and are also designed to accommodate standard as well as or hanging files. The see-through plastic is very convenient, too. Unfortunately the lid is made from a particularly brittle type of plastic and breaks extremely easily. When I picked up the black lid to close the box, it slipped from my hand and shattered into several pieces. I don't know if the clear box is also prone to shatter as easily since I didn't drop one and don't intend to test it, but I will handle them very carefully in future to avoid future breakage.

I use this file box all of the tools me. There are several boxes saved for storage. Great value for a great product.