IRIS USA 20-Pack Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Quart, Shoe Boxes Clear Stackable Containers Organize Shoes Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage – BPA-Free Plastic

Great for light but not heavy items, lids not snug, easily cracked
I’m giving these a 5 star rating which is actually a 5 star rating with the caveat that you need to realize that you get what you pay for – – – these are fantastic if you only store light weight items in them, don’t need a tight fitting lid, and don’t need to move or carry them around from room to room.They are great for storage but I definitely would not recommend for toys or supplies that kids would be reaching for daily. If I had my kids’ Lego’s or art markers in them and my kids were pulling these bins off the shelf daily, the Lego’s and markers would probably spend more time scattered on the floor than they would contained in the bins. These bins and lids are just not secure or sturdy enough to contend with anything other than careful handling.After a major renovation of our kitchen, pantry and laundry room, I was on a major re-organizing binge.I ordered 2 sets of these bins, and also ordered two sets of the identical, but tad larger 7qt (13.75″ long) bins (also by IRIS).The 6qt & 7qt are almost the same size (the 7qt are just about an inch longer) and they stack on each other well.I needed both sizes because not all of my cabinets are 14″ deep. The 7qt bins are 13.75″ long and for 14″ cabinets, they are perfect. If you have the cabinet depth, the 7qt makes more efficient use of every inch.Think about what you need these for, realize these are lightweight storage before ordering and you will be happy with them.These are very thin and flexible and though the lids do sort of click on, as soon as you pick up or handle the bin, the Iid pops right off.Also note that the bottoms are not completely flat. There is a slight ridge (no more than 1/8″) that runs about an inch in around the perimeter and crosswise in the middle of the bin.I assume this is there to help to reinforce stability and strength. In most situations this doesn’t matter at all. The only time it matters is if you’re standing small diameter things in the bin because unless the bin is packed full, those will topple over.I’d thought of using this in my pantry to stand condiment bottles in, but the uneven bottoms don’t allow smaller bottles to stand up straight.I was previously using empty salad mix clamshell bins for storage and would double them up to give them more strength. One of these IRIS bins has about the same rigidity of a doubled clamshell bin.I’m using these in my pantry and laundry room to hold things like tea bags, coffee filters, sponges, plastic utensils, napkins, band aids/gauze squares. They’re absolutely great for these kinds of light items. I can reach for a bin with one hand, pull it out and not need to support the weight of it with my other hand.If heavier items were stored in these bins, you’d need to definitely use two hands rather than just grasp a side or end.They fact that they’re thin also makes them great for using as organizers in deeper drawers. The sides are vertical and because of this, they abut each other efficiently side by side without handles or thick rims taking up space. I’m using them without lids in my deep drawers to corral Rubbermaid food storage lids, immersion blender and mixer/food processor attachments. I’m ordering another set of the 7qt to use in my dresser drawers for socks, sports bras, undergarments etc.In my experience so far, every order I’ve received came with cracked bins and/or lids. Outer shipping boxes were fine, but it seems that shipping damage is to be expected because they just aren’t packed very well.The items are nicely nested in the packing box however there is no padding or protection around or between them. They are packed in 2 stacks side by side and all the cracks were on the inside corners where the two stacks butted up against each other. A simple sheet of foam between the two stacks may have prevented this damage.I kept a couple of orders that came with cracked lids since I used many of the bins without lids anyway and there were enough in-tact lids to serve my needs. I did need to return an order that came with cracked bins though.Of course Amazon was amazing in letting me return the one set, but that also meant I needed to order a replacement. For some reason, I was only given the option to return . . . not return and replace. I had to place a new order and (dang it) the price had gone up from my original Black Friday sale price.Overall, very happy with these. Know what to expect and you will be too.

Flimsy and disappointing
Perhaps at the price I should not have expected more (less than a buck fifty a box), but I hoped for it! As it is, despite the low price, I’m not sure if they are worth even less — somewhat lesser quality, though greater capacity, than better quality meal-size single-use lidded plastic take out containers, the kind you always rinse out and store because they are too nice to throw out.Compared to the take out containers, these are made of flimsier, thinner gauge plastic and are not at all air tight — maybe by design, to air out your sneakers, but admitting dust for longer term storage. The lids snap on loosely and they lack any kind of grips to handle them by.I suppose for some uses they may be ideal but for medium to long term storage they are flimsy, and inexpensive as they are, a poor value, at least in my opinion. At a third of the price much could be overlooked!

Flimsy and NOT airtight as advertised
Not airtight as advertised. Gaps at the sides and they Do Not seal tight at the latch. Trying to snap the lid on and the sides buckle, very thin.

Sometimes there is such a thing as too cheap. And that is what these are. I looked for the cheapest plastic boxes I could find on here, and these were it, coming it at a fraction of the cost of other similar boxes.And there is a reason for this. They are complete rubbish. The plastic is thinner than the thinnest takeaway box. Due to this, it is unable to maintain it shape if you try and actually store things in the box. This means that the lid will not fit. Even if you can get the lid to fit, it doesn’t lock down. So if you have something in there that touches the lid, it will pop off onto the floor. Even rolls of wool will prevent you from closing the lid.Don’t make the mistake I did, spend a few quid more and get something you can use

Excellent quality plastic storage. Perfect for all of my kids arts supply to fit into and store away.