hippie19 wrote:All of them.

OOH, that's gonna leave a mark!

steve

So, how are we feeling about the dealio?

/obligatory Napoleon Dynamite reference

Come to think of it, my Mr. Beer kit arrived today. If I want to rush into making another batch of brewski really quick, think these containers will keep my fresh-brewed beer from going flat?

:-)

Bleshoo wrote:If it doesn't have PBA, I don't want it. Same thing with the gluten. I gots ta have my gluten.

Gluten is great stuff! Without it you can't have real bread. Pizza crust in particular needs gluten.

I bought a similar set a few months ago. Some of the containers are too small to be very useful to me, and they do take up some space, but those are my only complaints. They can even be opened and closed with one hand.

I love my lock & lock. I've not had any issues with leaking, and they are easy to get open and closed.

Are the tops coded for snowmans like me who are always looking for matching containers and tops?

Got these for the practical daughter-in-law for Christmas & my grandson immediately took over half of them for his lego robot pieces. Great for storage of small pieces.

Are the tops coded for snowmans like me who are always looking for matching containers and tops?

Just ordered two... we love the locking containers for my husband's lunches... and the smaller ones are perfect for sauces or side servings of veggies. YAY!

Although nice, these things take up an insane amount of cabinet space! I would stick with the less expensive and stackable, gladware!!!

i love using these for potlucks at work because they wont pop open and spill all over my car seat like the cheapo pop-top style containers. these are like the next generation of kitchen storage.

I have mixed feelings about these HOT pink lids. On the one hand, the color makes them easy to find. But because they're opaque, you can't see what's inside by looking from above. And the smaller containers are too short to prove a good view from the side.

I bought the 28 piece set (for the same price!) from a previous Woot and the lids are translucent. Not as sexy but more practical.

kle11az wrote:Come to think of it, my Mr. Beer kit arrived today. If I want to rush into making another batch of brewski really quick, think these containers will keep my fresh-brewed beer from going flat?

:-)

Simply, no!

If you look, a beer (or any other carbonated beverage) container has a SMALL lid, and is TIGHTLY secured. That is to keep the essential (co2) gas inside that container. The force on the lid will increase with the square of the surface of the opening.

You need a strong plastic, or glass bottle, with a hole that you can (just barely) fit a dime through, if not smaller.

You need to condition (second ferment) your beer at almost room temps, and a large lid, on a soft plastic container will lose ALL the co2 generated.

(Yes, I used to be a homebrewer, as well as working at a microbrewery.)

steve

Got a set of blue ones many years ago and they are still going strong. In for another set.

How durable is the hinged tab that locks shut? Anyone experience any breakage with these?

Love these....in for three, again! I usually oook once, eat two (three, four, five) times, so these hold portions for the freezer. The large ones are great for sugar and flour. Anyhting that I open and do not finish goes into lock and locks....no waste and everything stays fresh.

mm20 wrote:How durable is the hinged tab that locks shut? Anyone experience any breakage with these?

I've used these from the time they came out and were still made in the UK! The only time I've had a breakage problem was when I took something directly out of the freezer and attempted to open it...*snap*....off came the hinge, but if you just let it defrost for a time, no prob.

I would always think that this website sells electionic gadgets
Hey ! Why there is no electionic in this?

I think these might be great for the upcoming apocalypse. I figure we'll still need fresh food...

merrykid wrote:I would always think that this website sells electionic gadgets
Hey ! Why there is no electionic in this?

You can always hold one up to your face and make whirring noises and pretend it's electronic.

I think I'm getting a set, but what I really need is something that will keep my food freezer fresh. I love to make chili and right now my storage system is plastic ziploc bags and well, they suck.

What say you, owners of lock & lock, does this stuff prevent freezer burn?

Let's try to keep the plasticware to home.woot, hey woot?

In for a set. Can't have enough of these for leftovers. The small ones are great for organizing beads and pins, wife sews...

Bought one of the rectangular containers at my local grocery store for six bucks. Needed something to pack salad for lunch that wouldn't leak oil all over my backpack. It works great - so I'm in for a set.

Anyone else have problems with this company? I ordered a set of glass lock n lock in November for a Christmas gift and still have not recieved after numerous emails.

Signing up at their home sight is a plus.

They are always having these insane sales like Surprise Boxes for $9.99 (some included $20 gift cards (but none for me))... They have so many other things than just these types. I love the ceramic bowls with the locking lids. Brought Christmas dinner to my parents in those things - carried on bicycle in chilling weather and the food was so hot the folks couldnt hold it.

The juice pitchers are made of really nice super clear plastic to look like glass...

Customer Service is hard to get thru to over the phone but very helpful. I dropped a drinking bottle and a tiny part of the lid broke off, they shipped out another bottle without too many questions.

All very unique and quality stuff!

imdapapa wrote:Anyone else have problems with this company? I ordered a set of glass lock n lock in November for a Christmas gift and still have not recieved after numerous emails.

Dont give up on phoning them. That is the best way.

I know they sent out lots of emails and their site said they were having issues getting so many orders out. I think they were overwhelmed - sounds like your order got lost and the email thing isnt working.

I am in for another set. I am glad to see these back, I bought a set last time and was so pleased with the quality, color and seal. My only concern is with constant opening and closing will the tabs on the lids break?

fjp999 wrote:Signing up at their home sight is a plus.

They are always having these insane sales like Surprise Boxes for $9.99 (some included $20 gift cards (but none for me))... They have so many other things than just these types. I love the ceramic bowls with the locking lids. Brought Christmas dinner to my parents in those things - carried on bicycle in chilling weather and the food was so hot the folks couldnt hold it.

The juice pitchers are made of really nice super clear plastic to look like glass...

Customer Service is hard to get thru to over the phone but very helpful. I dropped a drinking bottle and a tiny part of the lid broke off, they shipped out another bottle without too many questions.

All very unique and quality stuff!

who's site are you referring to? lock&lock site?

ch2mb3rs wrote:who's site are you referring to? lock&lock site?

yes ( http://www.locknlockplace.com/index.php/ )

Purchased this the last time. Very happy with them. Lids seal really tight and this set gives you a good number of size options. Well worth the money.

These are SUPER! I bought several each previous WOOT, so I could 86 the freebie, cheapos my wife has been stashing the last 3 years. Great for drunken, midnight raids on the fridge. If you knock one onto the floor, it stays closed

We use some of the bigger Lock & Locks for Rice or for our packets of Splenda if we aren't using them for left-overs. My daughter uses them to keep her art supplies in them. Yes, she's 20 in college and is taking my Lock & Locks for ART! So, I buy them when I see a good deal like this. I love lock & Lock!

mm20 wrote:How durable is the hinged tab that locks shut? Anyone experience any breakage with these?

I have A LOT of Lock N Lock (just ask my husband) - I have had one tab come loose and that was w/ the old style. I absolutely love this product...

I just wish they would call it a 16-Piece set.

I got this set and love the quality. The only problem is I expected stackable to mean they will fit inside each other when not in use; that is not what they meant: they stack on each other when full. They take up a lot of room in the cabinet. They look nice, but if space is an issue you might want something else.

kle11az wrote:Come to think of it, my Mr. Beer kit arrived today. If I want to rush into making another batch of brewski really quick, think these containers will keep my fresh-brewed beer from going flat?

:-)

I seriously hope you are jesting, sir.
Storing already fermented beer in this will cause the thing to crack, I'm sure. And who would want to drink beer out of a Tupperware bowl anyways??

faleentoby wrote:Does anyone know in which country these are made?

I ordered these on 12/7 when they were offered last, The majority of them have nothing identifying the country of origin, but 2 of them had stickers attached stating "Made in Pakistan"... I do have some older ones that were purchased elsewhere, and those state "Made in Korea"... I assume they just outsource to whichever manufacturer can give the best price at the time.

I bought the orange ones a month or two ago, sadly have never even taken them out of the box to see how good they are.