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Overview:

I have purchased many of these storage containers, in various sizes. As with most OXO products, I have been extremely satisfied with them, and I would buy them again. More importantly, my wife appears to be equally impressed with her gift.

That being said, I don't think they would work as well for everyone, as they do for us. They are expensive, and they are not necessarily the best choice for a home with small children. As such, I will provide you with my observations, and leave it up to you to decide how they would fit into your personal lifestyle.

The pros:

They seal flawlessly, and with great ease. I believe they are the best product available for keeping the freshness in, and the bugs out. They stack nicely, and their clear siding permits easy identification of the contents within. Their rounded corners make pouring a breeze.

These containers come in a variety of sizes, and meet all of our kitchen dry-storage needs. They work for everything from baking goods, to cereals and crackers, to bread. Yes, the two largest container sizes can hold a normal-sized loaf of bread, and keep it fresh for much longer.

They have really helped organize the pantry, which looks great, and makes it much easier to evaluate how much of a product requires replentishment, prior to shopping.

The cons:

First, many of them (especially the larger sizes) are not packaged well for shipping, and they have arrived in broken condition. Fortunately, Amazon Customer Service has promptly replaced them, without delay. To me, the long-term convenience far outweighs the short-term frustration.

Second, we have not broken any of them after delivery, but we are also quite careful in their handling. I'm not sure how well they would do with small children, so be advised before you invest. I suspect a single drop on the hard kitchen floor would result in a damaged container, but I am not willing to test my hypothesis at this price.

Third, they are not dishwasher safe, except for the silicon sealing ring. For us, this has not been a major issue, but it may be a problem for others. Personally, we have found their non-pourous construction to be easy to clean, so we don't mind hand washing them.

Pre-purchase planning:

Be aware that for stacking purposes, the containers come in three shapes (from the top view): small-square shape, large-square shape, and rectangular shape. While you can sometimes mix them for stacking, in general, I find that it is best to stick to one shape (for a particular stack).

Also, be aware that you get more bang-for-the-buck with the larger sizes. The relationship between the price of the container and the volume of storage is indirect. In short, less storage costs you more money.

In general, I find the large-square shape and the rectangular shape to be the most beneficial. They permit easy access, and they allow the buyer more options regarding what to put in them. That being said, understand that the prepackaged sets tend to come with a lot of the small-square shaped containers.

The smallest sizes have limited functionality, but can be useful for storing raisons, small candies, etc. As for the spices mentioned by the manufacturer, spices usually come in a bottle. For those that don't, I believe there are better (and cheaper) products available.

Summary:

For those willing to deal with the shipping issues, the risk of future breakage, and the hand-washing, I think this is by far the best product on the market. With care, they will save you money in the long-run because: they keep things fresh, they keep the bugs out, and they make it easy to avoid the over-buying or the under-buying of groceries. They are a quality product, and they make the kitchen look great.

Whether you want to buy many of them or just a few, I generally recommend the larger sizes. They provide the best bang-for-the-buck, and permit greater flexibility. Specifically, I would start with a few of the large-square types to see if you like them as much as I do.

Thank you for those who posted before me. Much of what I have said consolidates what you mentioned before, and really helped with my purchasing decisions. For those of you still stuck in the decision-making process; good luck! I hope this helps out a little.

I am a big believer in using storage containers and have tried almost every brand in existence but I have to be honest, when I first saw these in Kohls I thought they were just another average storage container and I didn't pay them much attention at all. Then on a 2nd visit I decided to give them a closer look and boy am I glad I did. The lids are FANTASTIC. Yes they sink into the actual container around 3/4 of an inch thus taking away a bit of your storage space but I for one really don't care. Ill just use a bigger container if it wont fit in a smaller once. The ease and quality of the seal is worth every bit of that 3/4 of an inch loss. These are easily the best lids EVER designed and I really expect these containers will become hugely popular in the years to come.

I have now been using these containers for over 5 months and my appreciation for them just continues to increase over time. I will now go as far as saying that these are the best storage containers ever designed, PERIOD. Tupperware, Pyrex, and all of the other popular brands simply cant compare. I still use Pyrex for some things as I own a lot of them however they just aren't as nice or convenient as the POP containers.

The only negative that I can think of is that they are a bit pricey, especially the bigger containers. With that being said I have no problem paying more when it gets me something higher in quality in return and that is exactly what you get with these containers. Because of the price, its best to buy these in multiple container sets. This 10 piece set is a perfect place to start.

This set includes

(2) - 2/7 quart (ideal for spices, dried chilies and bouillon)
(2) - 1/2 quart (ideal for tea bags, candy and sugar cubes)
(2) - 8/9 quart (ideal for a standard 1-pound box of brown sugar or nuts)
(1) - 2-1/9 quart (ideal for spaghetti, linguini and lasagna noodles)
(1) - 2-2/5 quart (ideal size for cookies and crackers)
(1) - 2-1/2 quart (ideal for rice, pasta and bread sticks)
(1) - 4 quart (ideal for 5-pound bag of flour or sugar)

I wish this would have come with a 3 2/5 Quart Storage Container instead of the 4 quart as that is really one of the most useful sizes as its perfect for cereal. Its not a big deal tho as you can buy all of the bigger sizes individually.

The bottom line - These are hands down the best storage containers on the market and while they are a bit expensive, they are absolutely worth every penny. Save yourself a little bit of cash and buy one of the bigger sets like this 10 Piece set.

These are incredibly sleek, stackable & pantry friendly. The clear containers make finding your food quick and easy. Forget worrying about bugs in your flour, forget about leaving bulk items in their bags. These are unbreakable and easy to open & close.

These are outstanding. However, you DO have to remember that they are not made of glass or any other heavier material. Sure, it's high-impact plastic, but they are still plastic. I had a lid fall into a container, and when it hit the bottom it made a small crack in it. Not all the way through, no - it is still air tight. Sure it was a freak thing that would probably never happen again, but that it is what it is.

I would definitely buy again.

I love these pop-top containers. They keep your flour bug-free without taking up freezer space, the lids are secure, you can see what's in them and know when you're running low, etc.

And a note: these are not quite unbreakable. Dropping one of the containers on our hard linoleum kitchen floor resulted in a sizable crack in the bottom. It didn't shatter, or even break into pieces, but it's still damaged and less usable (water can seep through the crack).

These containers are ok. They seem to be airtight, are attractive and basically do what they're supposed to do. The problem is that they don't fit much because of the bulky lid. The ones that would be perfect for a bag of beans are just a tad too small and I wonder why they didn't design these things with basic pantry items in mind (pasta, rice, beans, and their "usual" package sizes). I want to buy a box of pasta, or a bag of beans, and have a container that will fit these perfectly with maybe a tad bit of room to spare. Instead, I have to use a container way too big because I need 20 beans worth of extra space, and then that container can't be used for something like sugar or flour. I purchased one set, and I think I will go with airtight glass canisters from here on out.

Pros:
+big push button easily seals and unseals lid
+rubber gaskets keep airtight seals to prolong shelf life
+rectangular shapes can be stacked and packed close together
+plastic is strong and doesn't seem to leech into food
+lids twist apart easily for cleaning
+All parts dishwasher safe on top rack
+good variety of sizes

Cons:
-somewhat expensive
-lids on smallest containers are almost as big as storage capacity
-no handles
-biggest containers are most useful, would have liked all containers a little bit taller
-no way to remove air from container, so food may not last as long as sealing with a foodsaver or even regular ziplock.

Overall, I'm very happy with my OXO good grips 10-piece container set. I will probably purchase a few more of the larger sized containers. Make sure to thoroughly dry them before filling with food, especially flour/rice/grains. Though food may last longer, don't get into a habit of refilling half empty flour containers over and over.

These are great so far. It is a good set, but I ended up ordering 2 more of the "square" 2 2/5 qt and 2 of the smallest ones. The narrow ones are not really big enough to maneuver a 1 cup scoop, so the square ones work best for sugar, flour, etc. The small ones are great for kids snacks - dried fruit, pretzels, etc. Be aware: the descriptions say "dishwasher safe" but on the containers themselves, it says the silicone gasket is dishwasher safe, but all of the other parts should be hand washed. Not a big deal since they probably won't get washed frequently - you wouldn't want to use them for leftovers, just dry goods.

I love these storage containers! I haven't had any problems with any of them in shipping or at home. They are attractive, neat, and serve the purpose. I would reiterate what some other reviewers said...be aware that there are different shapes if you want to stack them. One thing that we won't know for a while is how the seal holds up and if you can purchase replacement seals. I'm particularly happy that my pet parrots can't rip the covers off of these like they do my tupperware and ziploc containers. They are worth the higher cost....they are reusable....less plastic in the landfill.

These storage containers are extremely durable and stackable. The quality is very high; my wife and I are extremely pleased with them. I highly recommend these for anyone looking to upgrade to high quality food storage.