OfficemateOIC Top Loading Aluminum Forms Holder, 8.5 x 12 Inch (83206)

by Officemate

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 1.2 x 9.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001C9472A
• Item model number: 83206
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,671 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #9 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Forms, Recordkeeping & Money Handling > Clipboards & Forms Holders > Forms Holders
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 13, 2006

Product Description

Top opening aluminum forms holder with internal space for up to 30 forms. Writing plate with low profile clip. For forms up to 8-1/2-Inch x 12-Inch.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars It is ok at best... Just carry a box of Band Aids with you..., January 5, 2012

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Michael F. Wright - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OfficemateOIC Top Loading Aluminum Forms Holder, 8.5 x 12 Inch (83206) (Office Product)

I purchased the OIC top loading aluminum forms holder for work. I haul butane out of the Bakken oil fields up here in North Dakota. Everything takes a beating up here, including form holders. If I recall this forms holder is not made here in the states... Imagine that?

I gave this item 2 stars for the following reasons:

It is made of very thin gauge aluminum, if it is at all. I would say around 22 gauge at best, it is very flimsy to me, one drop and I fear she will be toast. For $30+ I was expecting something more in regards to what I received.

The hinged closure latch uses very weak springs to lock everything in place. I would have liked to have seen some beefeir springs to keep my forms secured. The lid has "unexpectedly" opened on more than a few occasions. Very annoying!

Then my biggest gripe, every edge of this forms holder is nearly as sharp as a razor blade. I have cut myself more than once, nothing bad, more like a paper cut, and we all know how those feel.

If this piece was priced around $15 I figure I got what I paid for and would have given it a better rating. I feel kinda burned by what I actually bought and received. But hey, it does work, you just have to be very careful when handling it so as not to cut yourself or just outright damage it due to the flimsy aluminum and outright poor quality construction. Oh, and be careful where you place this, I can see it snagging your car upholstery or damaging your automotive plastic interior pieces or exterior paint.

If you need one of these I would keep looking. Sadly this was the only one of its kind that I was able to find. Keep searching, as I truly believe that someone manufactures one of these like they used to. I' m still searching, as this one will have to do for now. :(

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too sturdy, October 30, 2011

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N. Rider (Mesa, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OfficemateOIC Top Loading Aluminum Forms Holder, 8.5 x 12 Inch (83206) (Office Product)

I like this holder a lot, but it bent out of shape pretty quickly.

I mainly got it because I'm tough on my bookbag and I would destroy any papers or regular folders. This does the job, but it's deformed a bit to where it doesn't latch right. It a lot more sturdy than I expected for its size and weight, but I wouldn't trust it not to explode when you drop it and blow papers all over. For regular office stuff it's great though.