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Swirl Around Organizer
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
About a year ago I bought one of these sets in a department store, and having lost or broken a number of pieces decided to buy another one. The new set is definitely not as well made as the first. The lids were all warped and don't quite fit the original containers, nor do the original and new containers stack together. The old turntable ran more smoothly and had a pull-out feature so it could be used in or under a cabinet. This feature is missing in the new set. Overall this is still a good method of organizing storage containers, but the quality seems to have gone downhill.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Songbird-Atl
Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved my original set so much that I bought a set for a co-worker who's getting married, and bought another for myself to replace some containers that have gone missing over the years.
My experience is the same as others who had an earlier set. I returned the one intended for a gift but reluctantly kept the one for myself since the containers fit my original carousel.
As the other reviewers said, there are notable differences in quality in the following areas:
1. The plastic in these containers is noticeably thinner than in the original set.
2. The edges are very rough to the touch (and in some cases shredded plastic peels off.) I think this will lead to problems with staining and prevent proper cleaning/sanitation.
3. As I took one of the carousels out of the box, a metal bearing somehow fell out and rolled across the floor.
4. The plastic section dividers are not as rigid as in the original set and they don't lock into the carousel properly.
5. Lids do not fit consistently.
VERY disappointed.
My experience is the same as others who had an earlier set. I returned the one intended for a gift but reluctantly kept the one for myself since the containers fit my original carousel.
As the other reviewers said, there are notable differences in quality in the following areas:
1. The plastic in these containers is noticeably thinner than in the original set.
2. The edges are very rough to the touch (and in some cases shredded plastic peels off.) I think this will lead to problems with staining and prevent proper cleaning/sanitation.
3. As I took one of the carousels out of the box, a metal bearing somehow fell out and rolled across the floor.
4. The plastic section dividers are not as rigid as in the original set and they don't lock into the carousel properly.
5. Lids do not fit consistently.
VERY disappointed.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs. Davis
my 8 year old son purchased this for me about three years ago. I obligingly used it because it made him happy. I never expected to LOVE this system. Every container uses the same size lid. And even though the containers look small. The large containers can really "pack it in".
It also makes it easy to access because the base slides out. Making the height of the space a non-issue.
After 3 years of TONS of use; I am down to just a few containers and lids. I've taken food to work for lunch and to school and sent food home with family memebers in these containers. Never to see them again. Hahaha! Plus I've tossed a few in the trash because I did not want to wash what had been hiding in the back of the fridge for a couple of months. (I think that happens to everybody.) I am actually ready to buy myself a new system. Very affordable and very convenient. I strongly recommend anyone buy this item.
Handy, self-contained, practical.
:-)
Mrs. Davis
It also makes it easy to access because the base slides out. Making the height of the space a non-issue.
After 3 years of TONS of use; I am down to just a few containers and lids. I've taken food to work for lunch and to school and sent food home with family memebers in these containers. Never to see them again. Hahaha! Plus I've tossed a few in the trash because I did not want to wash what had been hiding in the back of the fridge for a couple of months. (I think that happens to everybody.) I am actually ready to buy myself a new system. Very affordable and very convenient. I strongly recommend anyone buy this item.
Handy, self-contained, practical.
:-)
Mrs. Davis
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Cat Woman
So, I bought this thing because it seemed like a good idea -- clean up the mess of lids and tupperware containers I had everywhere. The only problem is, the lids only fit the 8 oz. containers, NOT the medium or large containers. All you sit and do is struggle to get the lids to fit and they don't. Essentially, making this item worthless. Unless all you ever need to do is tote around 8 oz. items. Very disappointing.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
As another reviewer said, the lids don't fit right on the containers. Complete waste of money. I bought a set several years ago, and they were great. Not the case this time.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have bought two Smart Spins before. Although this looks like the smart spin, it is not. The containers are very thin, cheap and flimsy by comparison. You easily crush the containers when you try to put a lid on them. I'd be concerned about heating in them or washing in dishwasher.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By ludy freeman
Amazon Verified Purchase
We had one before, and while not terrific, it was of acceptable quality. Not anymore. These are really junk.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By yitznewton
Amazon Verified Purchase
Wow, I'll join the ranks of the folks who had a set from earlier and bought this. The covers don't fit, period. You can feel that the way they molded the plastic is different from the set I got as a gift some years ago. Disappointment! The search continues.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
storage containers
i love this product i leave it on my counter and use it for leftovers for fruit for lunch and even use it to freeze food great!!!
Published 2 days ago by helen allen
1.0 out of 5 stars
This is a cheap imatation of the original. lids do not fit properly...
This is a cheap imatation of the original. lids do not fit properly and 3 have cracked with first use.
Published 4 days ago by johnnie d johnson lll
3.0 out of 5 stars
Convenient
What I like about this product is that everything has a place and its not just tossed in my cabinet. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Marie Levin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compact Efficient Storage
I am actually just ordering a refill, but it is cheaper to order the whole set up. I have had mine for almost 10 years and need a few replacements and a few extras. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Karen Carnahan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great solution to a messy storage problem
We bought this item years ago when they first came out and loved it. Over the years, most of the cups or lids disappeared. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Anadem
4.0 out of 5 stars
Organizer is very handy
I needed to get some replacement containers for my original Organizer and while these are not as well made as the originals they
still do the job pretty well.
still do the job pretty well.
Published 9 days ago by carol millar
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not so Handy
It looked so simple and organized but when I got it home
and put it together (?..exactly) it was very flimsy and would
fall apart (if you bumped it even slightly)and lids... Read more
and put it together (?..exactly) it was very flimsy and would
fall apart (if you bumped it even slightly)and lids... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Alyssa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Handy Gourmet swirl Around Organizer
I purchased this item a long time ago and completely happy with it. Decided to purchase another one but reading the reviews I find some comments that the organizer is not as well... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Theresa Schuh
4.0 out of 5 stars
Saves a whole lot of cupboard space
I got tired of my storage container taking up a whole cupboard. I like how the lids are all stored right there. I like how the same lid fits all three sizes. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Stacey Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
FINALLY
Finally someone had taken the pain out of putting lids and storage containers together and in less space!!! We have purched a total of three so far giving two as gifts!
Published 27 days ago by S. Proctor
