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| | Product Details | | Product Weight: | 3.5 pounds | | Package Length: | 11.7 inches | | Package Width: | 11.3 inches | | Package Height: | 5.9 inches | | Package Weight: | 3.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 51 reviews |
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44 of 44 found the following review helpful:
 A Good Idea May 24, 2005
By Mr D.
"Artist/Designer/Kibitzer"
If you've got a drawer full of storage container odds and ends, that you just don't know what do do with, Smart Spin could be the answer.
Even though this product seems to do it's job, I have mixed feelings about the Smart Spin Storage System. On one hand it really helps keeps the plastic storage container mess under control but on the other hand, like so many other products that are offered initially on TV, the quality is poor.
The Smart Spin Storage System consists of a pull out lazy susan style base divided into four storage areas through the use of eight ultra cheap snap in guides and twenty -four equally chintzy containers, with tops. The containers come in three sizes, 8, 16 and 24 ounces. The containers are designed so the tops will interchange with all three sizes.
Each of the three container types is stacked upside down in one of the four partitions and the twenty-four all purpose tops go in the forth partition.
What's Good
The Smart Spin Storage System provides a method of getting a handle on the usually unwieldy plastic storage container situation. You need only dedicate about a twelve by twelve inch space in your cabinets and you have instant organization. It is neat appearing and very functional.
The fact that the base pulls out about half way, allows you to spin the base to the item you want and pull it out upward and beyond the guides, without conflicting with cabinet shelves.
The containers themselves appear to be dishwasher friendly, though I wouldn't put them on the bottom shelf where most heating/drying coils reside.
The price of approximately $20 seems reasonable though you could probably get more for your money but without the functionality with Glad or other store bought containers.
What's Not
Almost everything has a downside and Smart Spin Storage System is no exception. The quality of the merchandise requires kid gloves. It's flimsy and the containers and tops are made of a thin gauge plastic. I've had this system a little over a month and one of the containers cracked for no apparent reason.
The fact that the containers are designed to use one size fits all tops sounds like a good idea and it is but there are drawbacks as well. Each container is roughly four inches square at the top tapering down to about three inches at the base to allow for stacking. The eight ounce container is only one and a half inches high and the twelve ounce one is three inches high but the twenty-four ounce container is five and a half inches high.
If you just want to use the units for storage alone, that's not a problem but if you, like me, like to use the storage container to make a large batch of, say tuna salad, the narrow deep container makes it difficult to mix the concoction together and needs to be made in lifts.
Conclusion
A lot of thought went into this product and it is a good idea but the fact that it is made from flimsy materials and that it's functionality is good but not ironclad, means to me that I will still need to retain additional storage units for larger quantities and wide shallow units for tuna and egg salad etc.
Other than the quality issue, Smart Spin Storage System has a minimal of limitations and should still be helpful and find a place in your kitchen. With this in mind I recommend this product.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Mixed review Nov 14, 2005
By cmc
"cmc"
Having collected a bunch of mismatched plastic over the years, I liked the idea of an easy to store system. As far as that goes, it's good. For day to day use it is fine and serves it's purpose. I did end up saving some of my larger old stuff, because none of the "smart store" containers are very large.
I did crack one when I dropped it full of food, so there are higher quality plastics out there. This won't take a lot of abuse. The main drawback is that the way the lids fit, if you do drop one, it is almost guaranteed to pop the top off and spill.
24 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Problems receiving product May 25, 2005
By Kris
I ordered it through "official SmartSpin website"
It finally arrived after 59 days and phone call to credit card company to cancel the charge.
Good concept, but qulity is not that good. They coul use better plastic.
If you want to buy it get it through regular store, such as Target or Fred Meyer. DO NOT order through asseenontvnetwork web page.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Great Kitchen product Nov 08, 2006
By Michelle N. Sierk
"mom of 2"
I have owned this system for 18months, and have never had one of the containers break.
It is a great space saver - - I got rid of all my old tupperware-style containers when I purchased this (it is not a space saver if you keep all your old containers too! Okay I kept some 'big' containers in an undercabinent space for the rarer occasion that I need them).
I love that the lids are interchangeable!
13 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 SCAM? Apr 28, 2005
By Jax Mom
I'd love to review the actual product, BUT after ordering it 2 months ago from Merchant Media, I still have not received it!!! The commercial says to allow 2 to 6 weeks for delivery. Well, after A LOT of runaround and $ spent on long distance calls, I was told today that it was backordered for at least 2 more weeks. I discovered on Amazon that I can order this item from Target (a reputable seller) and they will ship it to me right away. IF you order this product, I recommend you order it from a trustworthy source that offers prompt shipping and a convenient & FREE way to track your order!
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