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  • 01/02/2010 at 11:57 pm #1729351
    gotta run

      I had never been able to find any of these elusive and durable containers. Leave it to the missus to notice the JC Penny flyer that has mixed sets on sale. I’m sure there was no other reason she wanted to go shopping. Picked up 2 16-piece sets. (Yes the lids count as a separate piece 🙄 ) So if you need them and don’t know where to find them, there’s a place.

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      01/03/2010 at 12:08 am #1919505
      Trekkin and Birdin

        I have found them at Target, too. Also the W-store, though I usually shop Target or ShopKo before heading here.

        I don’t believe the Penneys by us has a housewares department, though. Wonder if we could place a shipping free order from the store? I like the smaller lock and locks for my letterbox hybrids.

        01/03/2010 at 12:13 am #1919506
        gotta run

          I guess I gotta shop somewhere other than Fleet Farm! 😳

          Nah….

          Anyway it’s a nice assortment and the price is right.

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          01/03/2010 at 12:16 am #1919507
          Astro_D

            I found the generic equivalents to the lock and locks at the discount stores, but never thought to check the JCP like places. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I’ll check it out tomorrow.

            Edit to add: Fleet Farm is a GREAT store! I like shopping there.

            01/03/2010 at 12:33 am #1919508
            Barry Butrymowicz

              check amazon.com

              http://www.amazon.com/Lock-Polypropylene-20-Piece-Set/dp/B001AS8FMQ/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_b

              free shipping cuz its over $25

              01/03/2010 at 12:41 am #1919509
              CodeJunkie

                I’ve found standard Lock & Locks for $1 each (includes cover) at the dollar store on the frontage road in Oshkosh. I believe it’s “Dollar General” but if I have the wrong name someone feel free to correct it.

                01/03/2010 at 1:37 am #1919510
                gotta run

                  @CodeJunkie wrote:

                  I’ve found standard Lock & Locks for $1 each (includes cover) at the dollar store on the frontage road in Oshkosh. I believe it’s “Dollar General” but if I have the wrong name someone feel free to correct it.

                  “Genuine” or knock-offs? Hinge durability tends to be not real great on the latter.

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                  01/03/2010 at 1:46 am #1919511
                  JimandLinda
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                    I’ve grabbed a few at Pick ‘n Save that are watertight lock ‘n locks. The fam supplies us with plenty of pill bottles!

                    01/03/2010 at 2:12 am #1919512
                    cheezehead

                      @gotta run wrote:

                      @CodeJunkie wrote:

                      I’ve found standard Lock & Locks for $1 each (includes cover) at the dollar store on the frontage road in Oshkosh. I believe it’s “Dollar General” but if I have the wrong name someone feel free to correct it.

                      “Genuine” or knock-offs? Hinge durability tends to be not real great on the latter.

                      They were knock- offs but still high quality. They were a brand name I recognized but for the life of me can’t think of what it was. I have checked at 5 different Dollar Generals and it doesn’t look like they carry them anymore. They do have new brand. They are a bit more money but I don’t like them cuz they all have a steam vent built into the top.

                      Went found my last one. Farberware Classic Serries-1.9 cups. $1.50 a piece. They were also made in the USA.

                      01/03/2010 at 2:18 am #1919513
                      CodeJunkie

                        @gotta run wrote:

                        @CodeJunkie wrote:

                        I’ve found standard Lock & Locks for $1 each (includes cover) at the dollar store on the frontage road in Oshkosh. I believe it’s “Dollar General” but if I have the wrong name someone feel free to correct it.

                        “Genuine” or knock-offs? Hinge durability tends to be not real great on the latter.

                        I didn’t realize there was a difference. Let me double check and I’ll post back here.

                        01/03/2010 at 2:47 am #1919514
                        cheezehead


                          These were a great size and have never had a problem with the hinges other than not being lab proof. 🙄

                          01/03/2010 at 4:01 am #1919515
                          kc9gbo

                            Flipping channels tonight trying to find something decent on and saw that QVC was selling 12 for $21.97 today, almost had the wife order them but wasn’t sure if they were true lock and locks.

                            01/10/2010 at 12:17 pm #1919516
                            HeliDood

                              I was at WalMart a few days ago looking for such a container.
                              Of course I didnt find and Lock&Locks (you already knew that) but what I DID find, were some waterproof boxes over in the camping isle.

                              They are a clear plastic which the manufacture claims to be shatterproof.
                              2 hinges, 2 latches, and a rubber, watertight seal not unlike an L&L container.

                              The downside to these containers is that they’re $10 each.

                              01/11/2010 at 1:25 pm #1919517
                              BakRdz

                                The Dollar Tree store CJ mentioned does have them, but they are pretty flimsy compared to the real thing. As J&L mentioned, the Oshkosh South Pick & Save does carry the durable ones. I think the Oshkosh Festival does, too. Might want to check them out in your area.

                                01/11/2010 at 1:36 pm #1919518
                                CodeJunkie

                                  I too have seen the “real” lock / locks and they appear more durable. I think it becomes preference and/or cost/benefit ratio. At $1 each you can replace a few of these for the same price as the heavy duty version.

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