Opening Quark files in InDesign

Hello
I've recently made the move from Quark to InDesign as I've started a new job and the designer I have replaced used InDesign for the vast majority of work. However, there is a 200 page price list which is issued every year and which has always been done in Quark.
Is there any software I can get hold of which will enable me to open the price list in InDesign? I have found something called Q2ID by Markzware - does anyone have any experience of using this, or can anyone recommend an alternative?
Thanks!

Q2ID is the only alternative.
If the file is in Quark 4 or earlier then it can be opened directly in Indesign. If you can save the Quark version back that far then I suggest doing so.

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