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Step 1
Look at your local discount stores. Places like Walmart, Target and Kmart often have padded folding metal chairs for very reasonable prices. If they do not have enough in stock for your needs, ask if you can order some. Chances are, you can order them at low cost and pick them up when they are delivered to the store.
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Step 2
Look at your local office supply store. While a bit more expensive than discount stores, they are likely to have more of a choice of chairs in stock for you to choose from.
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Step 3
Look at your local home and garden center. Most people do not realize that places like Lowe's and Home Depot actually do carry folding chairs and tables in stock.
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Step 4
Check with hotels that have conferences centers or rooms. They usually keep a large stock of folding metal chairs on hand, and often they replace them or have excess chairs. You may be able to get quite a few for a discount, if you don't mind purchasing used chairs.
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Step 5
Check with classroom supply stores. Padded folding metal chairs are often used in classrooms, and you can buy them in bulk at cost from many places, especially if you are purchasing them for a non-profit organization.
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Step 6
Consider renting them. If you need a lot of padded folding metal chairs, but aren't sure you are going to use them more than once or twice, consider renting them for your event. Most party rental stores will have folding padded metal chairs for rent at a reasonable price.
