To find out which one offered the best value, we compared prices for a common basket of goods, including printer paper, toner cartridges, toilet paper, garbage bags, file folders, envelopes and pens.

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Serious collectors keep theirs in folders or envelopes made of acid-free paper.

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Sam's Club offered the best deals on garbage bags, toilet paper and paper towels, but charged more for pens, file folders and toner.

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