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tmc089 · Jul 27th, 2009, 08:19 PM

How's the quality of their stuff? My dad and I are re-doing my room storage wise soon hopefully. We thought of going to Ikea, but I heard the quality of a lot of their stuff wasn't so great (any other experiences?). Or if anyone knows a good storage-help place in the CT area it would help a lot. Thanks!

9thlady · Jul 27th, 2009, 11:12 PM

actually,the stuff in Ikea is not worth its price.

pidgeon92 · Jul 28th, 2009, 12:00 AM

Well, it depends on which "stuff" you want to purchase... The Elfa collection is pricey but wonderful, I have shelving units in my bedroom and in my office. It's very easy to assemble, and completely customizable. Definitely superior to anything Ikea sells (I have quite a few Ikea pieces as well).

The Elfa collection does go on sale now and again... They usually do the main sale starting in January (30% off, historically), but you can use the Oprah coupons as well if she does another organizing show this year, and it is possible that the Elfa may go on sale again this year.... I am going to purchase one more unit for my basement rec room as soon as it is on sale again.

tmc089 · Jul 28th, 2009, 06:13 AM

Thanks to the both of you! Yeah when Oprah first did her organization show after trying to get on TCS website for a while I saw that collection on sale for 30% off. Thanks again!

Jeneen · Jul 28th, 2009, 09:34 AM

I got some clear shoeboxes that I love - they stack together and don't fall off the shelves. I'm about to get another se of 40~

ame · Jul 28th, 2009, 09:57 AM

I LOVE Container Store. It's on the "list" of stores I am not "allowed" in anymore. haha!

Elfa stuff is amazing, I just explode when I walk in there.

missmollypolly · Jul 28th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Container store is great...I've been using their stuff for ages and have never had a problem with anything.

carousel eyes · Jul 28th, 2009, 01:11 PM

My parents and I always go on a Container Store rampage every year or so, it's bad. Haha. Everything we've bought we love, and have had no problems.

randr21 · Jul 28th, 2009, 05:39 PM

some of the plastic storage drawers (with rollies on the bottom) from container store can be found at target for 30% less. just so you know, i realized that when I bought some at the NYC container store. but then again, it could be just NYC.

tmc089 · Jul 28th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Thanks everyone! I'll definitely check that out randr21, there's a Target right across the street from where I work! Thanks for the heads up

sweetneet · Jul 28th, 2009, 07:15 PM

i shop at the container store a lot and i love their products. i have two Elfa systems and am pretty happy with them. yes they can get really pricey but they are worth it IMO, especially if you get it with the 25 or 30% off coupon.

also, i use the smaller containers for organizing our pantry. very useful.

Jill · Jul 29th, 2009, 09:26 PM

I bought some really great storage carts there for the baby and I also got the GREATEST metal mesh hamper on wheels..I need to go back and get more....they have held up awesome too

lolaluvsu · Jul 29th, 2009, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by ame

i love container store. it's on the "list" of stores i am not "allowed" in anymore. haha!

Elfa stuff is amazing, i just explode when i walk in there.

you're not the only one.

lorihmatthews · Jul 29th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jeneen

I got some clear shoeboxes that I love - they stack together and don't fall off the shelves. I'm about to get another se of 40~

I also use their clear shoe boxes when I purchase shoes that don't come with their original boxes. They are great!

bagnshoofetish · Jul 30th, 2009, 12:54 AM

a organized freak like me? (think Monica Geller - whom hubby refers to me as) I WORSHIP the container store. Some of their crap is overpriced though. You gotta pick and choose.

Jul 27th, 2009, 08:19 PM	#1
tmc089 OP Kiera Knightley? Joined: Oct 2007 Location: The Beauty Bar Posts: 2,724	Anyone buy from The Container Store? How's the quality of their stuff? My dad and I are re-doing my room storage wise soon hopefully. We thought of going to Ikea, but I heard the quality of a lot of their stuff wasn't so great (any other experiences?). Or if anyone knows a good storage-help place in the CT area it would help a lot. Thanks!
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Jul 27th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#2
9thlady Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Shanghai Posts: 48	actually,the stuff in Ikea is not worth its price.
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Jul 28th, 2009, 06:13 AM	#4
tmc089 OP Kiera Knightley? Joined: Oct 2007 Location: The Beauty Bar Posts: 2,724	Thanks to the both of you! Yeah when Oprah first did her organization show after trying to get on TCS website for a while I saw that collection on sale for 30% off. Thanks again!
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Jul 28th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#5
Jeneen Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: up in the gym workin on my fitness Posts: 2,761	I got some clear shoeboxes that I love - they stack together and don't fall off the shelves. I'm about to get another se of 40~
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Jul 28th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#6
ame Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,844	I LOVE Container Store. It's on the "list" of stores I am not "allowed" in anymore. haha! Elfa stuff is amazing, I just explode when I walk in there.
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Jul 28th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#3
pidgeon92 Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Waukegan, IL Posts: 1,452	Well, it depends on which "stuff" you want to purchase... The Elfa collection is pricey but wonderful, I have shelving units in my bedroom and in my office. It's very easy to assemble, and completely customizable. Definitely superior to anything Ikea sells (I have quite a few Ikea pieces as well). The Elfa collection does go on sale now and again... They usually do the main sale starting in January (30% off, historically), but you can use the Oprah coupons as well if she does another organizing show this year, and it is possible that the Elfa may go on sale again this year.... I am going to purchase one more unit for my basement rec room as soon as it is on sale again.

Jul 28th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#7
missmollypolly College bad addict Joined: Dec 2005 Location: DC/Moco and Boston Posts: 190	Container store is great...I've been using their stuff for ages and have never had a problem with anything.

Jul 28th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#8
carousel eyes Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: NC/IL/MA Posts: 1,653	My parents and I always go on a Container Store rampage every year or so, it's bad. Haha. Everything we've bought we love, and have had no problems.
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Jul 28th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#9
randr21 Anita Blake Fan Joined: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 2,459	some of the plastic storage drawers (with rollies on the bottom) from container store can be found at target for 30% less. just so you know, i realized that when I bought some at the NYC container store. but then again, it could be just NYC.

Jul 28th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#10
tmc089 OP Kiera Knightley? Joined: Oct 2007 Location: The Beauty Bar Posts: 2,724	Thanks everyone! I'll definitely check that out randr21, there's a Target right across the street from where I work! Thanks for the heads up
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Jul 28th, 2009, 07:15 PM	#11
sweetneet 妊娠してるの！ Joined: Aug 2007 Location: at IKEA ♫ Posts: 5,953	i shop at the container store a lot and i love their products. i have two Elfa systems and am pretty happy with them. yes they can get really pricey but they are worth it IMO, especially if you get it with the 25 or 30% off coupon. also, i use the smaller containers for organizing our pantry. very useful.
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Jul 29th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#12
Jill MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 27,944	I bought some really great storage carts there for the baby and I also got the GREATEST metal mesh hamper on wheels..I need to go back and get more....they have held up awesome too
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Jul 30th, 2009, 12:54 AM	#15
bagnshoofetish keep smiling.... Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 20,387	a organized freak like me? (think Monica Geller - whom hubby refers to me as) I WORSHIP the container store. Some of their crap is overpriced though. You gotta pick and choose.
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