What is the practical difference between a budget vertical file cabinet and a premium commercial one?

Budget vertical file cabinets (under $150) use thin steel (26+ gauge), friction or partial-extension drawer slides, simplified or absent interlock mechanisms, and lighter-duty lock cylinders. Premium commercial cabinets ($300–$600+) use heavy-gauge steel, full-extension ball-bearing slides, robust interlock systems, and high-quality lock cylinders. For light occasional use, budget models suffice. For daily heavy commercial use, the premium cabinet pays back its cost difference in durability and longevity. OfficeFurniture2go.com stocks commercial-grade cabinets — call 1-800-460-0858.