I have hundreds of these bins. I use them for storage for my business as well as storage at home. I love that they are clear so I can see what is in the bin and where it is (in the bin) instead of opening it and having to sort through to find something. The size is perfect to fit on 22" gondola shelving. You can stack 3-4 bins high easily without worry of the bottom ones collapsing, even when full of heavy items. The handles do come off easily sometimes but they pop back on just as quickly. I like that the bin handles latch the top closed. Then I know for sure the lid is on properly. The handles also make the bin very easy to carry. Bins without handles/latches often pinch or press into my hands but these don't at all. The plastic is very durable. It's rare that a bin or lid breaks but this is always due to severe force.
They are easy to carry and stackable. The clear plastic allows me to see what's in the bin so I don't have to waist time to open it up to find and item. They are very durable.
I purchased four of these to store books in several years ago. When I bought my Kindle and donated the books, I quickly found other uses for my latch boxes. I donated one to our church to store the Nativity set I painted for Christmas. I use the others to store my "yarn stash". My favorite thing about the boxes are the latches. I do not have to remove the lid all of the way to get at my yarn. It saves me a lot of time and effort when I need to see what I have stored away. They are also well made and have taken some abuse but look like new. What more could you ask for?
I have 12 of these. You can see everything clearly, so no label is required. They stack as high as you want to go. You can stuff them with soft goods and still close them. When they go on sale again, I will buy a dozen more.
Love these bins - use them for everything and made in USA!
on November 14, 2013
Posted by: Lisa P
from W Hartford, Connecticut
These bins are so versitile. We use them for memorabilia, out of season clothes, crafts materials and all kinds of things. I like that I can see through them easily to identify what's inside. I also love that they are made in the USA!
Time goes by and we do what the people before us did, use cardboard boxes to move. One day I had a bright idea to functionally use these totes as moving boxes and when I'm fully moved and unpacked, as off-season storage. What a BRILLIANT, environmentally friendly, durable plan. I have 25 66-Gallon totes that I used for moving clothes, kitchen small appliances, dinnerware, books, etc.
Books are another thing that I have to mention in depth. In Cardboard boxes, they seem to get water damaged from dew in old basements and garages. With these totes and dryer sheets, this is no loner a problem. The water stays out (rolls elsewhere) and the contents of the totes are safe and dry. LOVE these things!
Excellent storage boxes, poor handles that break easily.
on April 21, 2013
Posted by: Anonymous
from Saint Augustine, Florida
Gender:Male
The storage boxes are wonderful. They are clear and easy to see the contents. However, the handles break easily. I have requested the company to replace the handles. I am waiting to hear how they guarantee their products.