Comments on: Paper clutter begone, part 3 http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:43:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Unclutterer » Archive » Paper clutter begone, part 4 http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-9385 Unclutterer » Archive » Paper clutter begone, part 4 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:53:04 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-9385 [...] Part 3 — Paper file organization systems [...] [...] Part 3 — Paper file organization systems [...]

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]]> By: Bill http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-164 Bill Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:53:20 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-164 I didn't have any trouble reading through the entire FreedomFiler site just now...they must have fixed it. I didn’t have any trouble reading through the entire FreedomFiler site just now…they must have fixed it.

]]> By: Erin http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-163 Erin Mon, 14 May 2007 02:08:19 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-163 Hey Everyone! I just discovered that when you all were saying that you couldn't get onto the FreedomFiler website that you meant you couldn't even get onto the website's main page. I'm so sorry about that!! The site requiring a password is a brand new thing and not the way things were when I originally wrote this post. I'll contact the company and get back to you about how you can order the product if you're interested, as well as learn more about it. My apologies!! -- Erin Hey Everyone!

I just discovered that when you all were saying that you couldn’t get onto the FreedomFiler website that you meant you couldn’t even get onto the website’s main page. I’m so sorry about that!! The site requiring a password is a brand new thing and not the way things were when I originally wrote this post. I’ll contact the company and get back to you about how you can order the product if you’re interested, as well as learn more about it. My apologies!! — Erin

]]> By: Michael http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-162 Michael Mon, 14 May 2007 01:03:01 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-162 SteveO hit the nail on the head. Why would I waste time trying to log on to a page that I needed a password to log on to which I could only get if I could log on to the page which I can't because I can't log on to the---- Oh dear. If that's how FreedomFiler thinks, FreedomFiler can think that way without my fifty clams. Seems more like Scientology ("We can't tell you until you join") than uncluttering. SteveO hit the nail on the head. Why would I waste time trying to log on to a page that I needed a password to log on to which I could only get if I could log on to the page which I can’t because I can’t log on to the—- Oh dear. If that’s how FreedomFiler thinks, FreedomFiler can think that way without my fifty clams. Seems more like Scientology (”We can’t tell you until you join”) than uncluttering.

]]> By: SteveO http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-161 SteveO Tue, 08 May 2007 08:58:12 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-161 It would be nice if you could look at the FreedomFiler Web site without a password. Cripes. It would be nice if you could look at the FreedomFiler Web site without a password. Cripes.

]]> By: scott http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-160 scott Mon, 07 May 2007 22:42:39 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-160 Jeez Liz - good to see you figured out to cut and paste your ad copy instead of actually adding value to the conversation. Jeez Liz - good to see you figured out to cut and paste your ad copy instead of actually adding value to the conversation.

]]> By: DanMo http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-159 DanMo Mon, 07 May 2007 22:11:21 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-159 OK, I'm in. Could this actually be the "perfect Mother's Day gift"?!?!?!? ;) I have just put GTD in place at work, but had no easy way to inject those practices into my home/family life. The last time we had organization in my house was ~1996, and I still have the bankers' boxes of previous years' files to prove it, but we have piled up 10 years of archaeological artifacts between then and now (also quite a collection of kids' artwork). We have moved a lateral file with 1996 in it from place to place with the intention of getting back to fundamental organization, and I hope this is the ticket (as mentioned by John and Cheap Guy just above). OK, I’m in. Could this actually be the “perfect Mother’s Day gift”?!?!?!? ;)
I have just put GTD in place at work, but had no easy way to inject those practices into my home/family life.

The last time we had organization in my house was ~1996, and I still have the bankers’ boxes of previous years’ files to prove it, but we have piled up 10 years of archaeological artifacts between then and now (also quite a collection of kids’ artwork).

We have moved a lateral file with 1996 in it from place to place with the intention of getting back to fundamental organization, and I hope this is the ticket (as mentioned by John and Cheap Guy just above).

]]> By: Cheap Guy http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-158 Cheap Guy Fri, 04 May 2007 18:07:12 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-158 It sounds like FreedomFiler hits the mark for a number of people. Would it be fair to say that main features are: (1) well thought-out categories and (2) things are arranged by longevity of the information so you know when to throw out old papers, triggered by updated papers? Is there something else to the system? It sounds like FreedomFiler hits the mark for a number of people. Would it be fair to say that main features are: (1) well thought-out categories and (2) things are arranged by longevity of the information so you know when to throw out old papers, triggered by updated papers? Is there something else to the system?

]]> By: John http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-157 John Thu, 03 May 2007 00:44:18 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-157 I have used the FreedomFiler system for about four years now. It would have been time consuming and expensive to devise a system as carefully thought out, buy generic supplies, and create labels that are as attractive. $43 bucks is nothing compared to that, especially since the system lasts forever. I would recommend anyone considering it to "just do it". I have used the FreedomFiler system for about four years now. It would have been time consuming and expensive to devise a system as carefully thought out, buy generic supplies, and create labels that are as attractive. $43 bucks is nothing compared to that, especially since the system lasts forever. I would recommend anyone considering it to “just do it”.

]]> By: Liz Staley http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-156 Liz Staley Wed, 02 May 2007 16:44:42 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-156 What is special about FreedomFiler? It is an actual strategy and not just labeled files. It upholds a HUGE claims: it prevents the accumulation of paper, reduces your file, retrieval and maintenance time to zero, and eliminates the burden of setting up tax files every year. All systems label files, but only FreedomFiler affects how you live your life: FREE from cleaning out your files ever, again. What is special about FreedomFiler? It is an actual strategy and not just labeled files. It upholds a HUGE claims: it prevents the accumulation of paper, reduces your file, retrieval and maintenance time to zero, and eliminates the burden of setting up tax files every year. All systems label files, but only FreedomFiler affects how you live your life: FREE from cleaning out your files ever, again.

]]> By: Vic http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-155 Vic Wed, 02 May 2007 00:02:59 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-155 I was lucky enough to be one of the people to trial an early prototype of Freedom Filer. Years later I am still using the original set and strongly recommend it - I haven't had to spend an evening filing now for five years. I don't anticipate ever changing it - so $43.00 looks good to me. I was lucky enough to be one of the people to trial an early prototype of Freedom Filer. Years later I am still using the original set and strongly recommend it - I haven’t had to spend an evening filing now for five years. I don’t anticipate ever changing it - so $43.00 looks good to me.

]]> By: Cheap Guy http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-154 Cheap Guy Tue, 01 May 2007 22:57:57 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-154 I never said anything about anyone having an obligation to share anything. I suspect there isn't really much unique to the FreedomFiler system. Just as they have built on the work of others (what, you think they invented filing??), I'd like to learn from them. I never said anything about anyone having an obligation to share anything. I suspect there isn’t really much unique to the FreedomFiler system. Just as they have built on the work of others (what, you think they invented filing??), I’d like to learn from them.

]]> By: GTDWannabe http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-153 GTDWannabe Tue, 01 May 2007 20:31:29 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-153 Cheap Guy, I understand their price may be too high for you and some others, but asking Erin to post their work product does not strike me as a fair response. If you would prefer to substitute your time and labor devising your own system for purchasing theirs, I respect that. But I can't understand suggesting they have an obligation to share their efforts with you for free. Cheap Guy, I understand their price may be too high for you and some others, but asking Erin to post their work product does not strike me as a fair response. If you would prefer to substitute your time and labor devising your own system for purchasing theirs, I respect that. But I can’t understand suggesting they have an obligation to share their efforts with you for free.

]]> By: Erin http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-152 Erin Tue, 01 May 2007 18:56:41 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-152 The next post in my series (which I think is scheduled to run early next week) discusses papers that you should keep in your home. I think that it is a pretty exhaustive list, and might be a good spring board for a self-created filing system. Stay tuned -- it may be exactly what you're seeking ... The next post in my series (which I think is scheduled to run early next week) discusses papers that you should keep in your home. I think that it is a pretty exhaustive list, and might be a good spring board for a self-created filing system. Stay tuned — it may be exactly what you’re seeking …

]]> By: Cheap Guy http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-151 Cheap Guy Tue, 01 May 2007 18:21:40 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-151 Erin, For many people the $43 may be a reasonable price for the service. I'd rather be able to make my own customized system that fits my needs. I don't have a problem with FreedomFiler making a profit, but their price is too high for me. They seem to have categories like: Bills - unpaid, paid tax related, paid non-tax Receipts - tax deductible, medical Literature - to read, coupons, for review Would anyone else care to expand? Erin,
For many people the $43 may be a reasonable price for the service. I’d rather be able to make my own customized system that fits my needs. I don’t have a problem with FreedomFiler making a profit, but their price is too high for me. They seem to have categories like:

Bills - unpaid, paid tax related, paid non-tax
Receipts - tax deductible, medical
Literature - to read, coupons, for review

Would anyone else care to expand?

]]> By: Erin http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-150 Erin Tue, 01 May 2007 18:11:00 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-150 I would look at the $43 to be a payment to the team for their time developing such a good system. You could pay a professional organizer to come into your home and create a similar product (and possibly an inferior product) for 10 times the price of FreedomFiler. Forty dollars for a service that you can use immediately out of the box, and will continue to use into the future, is inexpensive in comparison. Plus, a box of empty Avery labels of comparable number would still run you $20. Also, if they posted on their website what the labels said, then there would be no need to order the system. Like any company that spends money on research and development, I can see how they would want to make some return on that investment. I would look at the $43 to be a payment to the team for their time developing such a good system. You could pay a professional organizer to come into your home and create a similar product (and possibly an inferior product) for 10 times the price of FreedomFiler. Forty dollars for a service that you can use immediately out of the box, and will continue to use into the future, is inexpensive in comparison. Plus, a box of empty Avery labels of comparable number would still run you $20.

Also, if they posted on their website what the labels said, then there would be no need to order the system. Like any company that spends money on research and development, I can see how they would want to make some return on that investment.

]]> By: Anonymous http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-149 Anonymous Tue, 01 May 2007 17:28:57 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-149 And where on the website does it show you what is on the labels? And where on the website does it show you what is on the labels?

]]> By: Anonymous http://unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-148 Anonymous Tue, 01 May 2007 16:46:39 +0000 http://development.unclutterer.com/2007/05/01/paper-clutter-begone-part-3/#comment-148 It sounds like an interesting system, but for your $43 are you getting anything beside some labels and 5 pages of instructions? It seems like someone could summarize the system to save the rest of us a bunch of money. It sounds like an interesting system, but for your $43 are you getting anything beside some labels and 5 pages of instructions? It seems like someone could summarize the system to save the rest of us a bunch of money.

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