No more searching for lids, or wondering what is inside.
In an attempt to organize my cooking goods, hobbies, and "knick knacks", (etc.), I have purchased Sterilite products for years. Consequently, I have multiple sizes, styles, and lids, that, actually, cause more clutter/need for storing space. I wanted a product that was clear, strong, and had a tight lid. I purchased 3 of these storage units at my grocery store (shoe box size). After using them, I went to the Sterilite website to determine what other sizes are available. I was surprised to see the negative comment regarding unit closure. The first one that I used, required some skill to close it correctly, the second one that I used snapped closed easily (unit to unit variability?/closure experience?). I tested the closure strength by a hard, upward tap with my index finger 100 times. The box "jumped" each time, but remained shut. Unlike opaque units, I can see the contents at a glance. Unlike having to store, and find, detached lids, this unit has the lid attached. I can stack the unused units. For durability, there are designed reinforcements at the top and bottom edges of the unit. The unit size fits easily upon my shelves. I love this product, and will definitely purchase more. The price was also less than a comparable cardboard, "shoe box" size, craft/photo box. The larger sizes, however, seem to be more expensive than Sterilite's previous designs. t