I purchased this on a Saturday. On Monday morning I loaded my weekend homework (which included a bookbag and a teacher manual) into the cart thinking I would save my back getting into school. The cart almost made it across the parking lot (a lot which is actually free of potholes). After rolling about 40 yards one of the wheels broke off. The cart folded back up nicely into the backseat of my car where it rode right back to Staples where the very charismatic manager took care of returning my hard earned money.
This purchase is my second crate. I use it to transport many things but mostly for books reports and other items I need for meetings that I attend. It really saves my back.
I had a utility cart like this one for over 15 years. It is still being used by my son. It came in handy so many times especially carting in groceries and heavy items. The new one I bought at Staples is very sturdy. Love it!!
I am reserving my opinion for now. I have bought 4 of these over a period of years and my experience was that the HANDLES don't operate after a short time AND the handles break and pinch. I keep hoping they have improved we will see.
I gave it 4 stars because the sides are a bit flimsy at the fold. I wish the sides locked in place when they are expanded. I've bought crates like this in the past and they were more sturdy than this one.
Purchased this item over 15 years ago finally could not get the handles to work and it was breaking apart. Been looking for another one and purcased from other stores and they were terrible just happened to be in Staples and looked to see if there were any and yes there were and I purchased one. It is fantastic handles go up and down with ease rolls easily and holds a lot. Good price.