Where can I get CHEAP boxes?

[XUfan]

We do something called "Santa Boxes" instead of stockings at our house. I like them to all be the same size, and I like them to have removable lids. In the past, I have used bankers boxes that I got from wherever I was working at the time. I looked in stores...and they are EXPENSIVE!!

So, I'm trying to figure out where I can get 4 boxes...all the same size...for a REALLY low price? They don't have to be as big as a banker's box. Maybe like the size that reams of paper come in...or large (men's) shoe boxes.

Does anyone have any idea where I can get something like this? I know it seems like I'm always asking "where". But I have very limited shopping time. Mondays and Thursdays are the only days I can get out and shop...and with all of the rain today, I didn't leave the house. Now, I have to get everything done in one day this week!

[Jen1]

The dollar store usually has those clean totes with a lid - I think they are quart size? Not sure what size a bankers box is...

[XUfan]

A bankers box is the kind that they use to put file folders in for storage. They're pretty big. I can go a little smaller...but it's what we put lots of little gifts, candy, etc. in for the grandkids.

[Jen1]

ahhh - well - how about this? How about getting a large regular box, and wrap inside/outside of it for pretty. While the box is not re-usable like the other box may be - it should offer the size you need and the price is right. lol

[foggierbard9]

What about uhaul for small size moving boxes? They have book boxes that are $1.25 each or small boxes that are $1.43 each. You could also just see if they have any of the boxes that people have used for moving and brought in for others to use.

[foggierbard9]

Or go to like Staples or Office Depot and see if they have any boxes from putting reams of paper on the shelves that they haven't crushed down that you could get from them.

[XUfan]

Or go to like Staples or Office Depot and see if they have any boxes from putting reams of paper on the shelves that they haven't crushed down that you could get from them.

Now, why didn't I think of that? I bet if I called them first, they might be able to make sure that they had some for me. Thanks!

[OneHotMomma]

If that doesn't work, you may ask the people who work in the shoe department at Walmart. We always had men's shoe boxes that just get thrown away. Wrap the outside with wrapping paper and you're good to go!

[lmcconne]

How about Kinko's? They make copies for people, so would be emptying copy paper boxes on a pretty regular basis.

[XUfan]

I love all of these ideas!! I can't get out of the house today, but I might make some calls, to see where I should go tomorrow. Thank you!!!