topic Re: Q2 Big Deal - Lock n lock in Kitchen

Q2 Big Deal - Lock n lock

homedecor1 — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:23:12 GMT

Finally, a great idea - dot on bottom color codes with lid color! I have marked lid color on bottoms because I have so many. Like the bowl sizes & price.

I use LNL in my pantry & wish they'd come back with the "flip lid" pantry sets. And of course, some of mine are from the first airing of LNL - still working fine but time to update.

I spent a few days helping my niece organize her beautiful kitchen & pantry with LNL.

Love them!

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LoveMyBaby — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:38:50 GMT

Hi @homedecor1

Love LNL too, and own enough, but I do wish they all were nesting ones, it's too difficult to store if they don't nest. (For me, anyways).

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OKPrincess — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:47:07 GMT

This is my weakness. We have Fiesta dishes in several colors so all of this lock and lock works for me. I'm trying to phase out the clear from when it first came on the Q so of course I need everything I see especially mixed colors in a set!!

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Fiero Woman — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:49:57 GMT

Love lock and lock. You can't have too many

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homedecor1 — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:55:41 GMT

@OKPrincess

yes I'm at that point - I started collecting Fiesta about 2 years ago. I agree the colors are nice. My LNL have never had any breakage, etc. but after years of clear (of course I've bought other sets along the way then I can't get the color again🙁).

@LoveMyBaby

Yes the nestables are nice but I have some bowls from many years ago they don't nest. I keep lids in pantry drawer above my lock n lock pieces. (My biggest problem is never knowing what lid matches!). These TSV "nest" but I'm sure a pain to get to smallest one!!!

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panda1234 — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:06:54 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
@OKPrincess

yes I'm at that point - I started collecting Fiesta about 2 years ago. I agree the colors are nice. My LNL have never had any breakage, etc. but after years of clear (of course I've bought other sets along the way then I can't get the color again🙁).

@LoveMyBaby

Yes the nestables are nice but I have some bowls from many years ago they don't nest. I keep lids in pantry drawer above my lock n lock pieces. (My biggest problem is never knowing what lid matches!). These TSV "nest" but I'm sure a pain to get to smallest one!!!

@homedecor1 Oh yes, a pain to get to the smallest one. I have to say, the nesting keeps everything organized and looking good but it takes time to put together.

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grandma petes — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 05:00:14 GMT

If I buy another Lock n Lock, I’ll have to build an addition on my house.😊 I use them everywhere in the house. My pantry is nothing but Lock n Lock. Mostly clear, but I have added a few sets of the colored lids, although the copper set is my least favorite. The lids just don’t fit and aren’t as easy to Lock and unlock as other sets I have. I’m not as fond of the round sets, bowls, etc. Harder to store. My favorites are the pantry sets and any of the Zen sets....but, I will always keep my eye out for another set that I just have to have.😊😉

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Mominohio — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 06:05:32 GMT

This whole dot on the bottom was really lost on me, I have to say LOL!

I prefer the nesting sets and have a lot of those, so they have their lids on.

The ones I have that don't nest, I store with the lids on anyway, so I don't have to search high and low for them anyway.

I do have a couple of sets where the same lid fits on every one of the bottoms even when the bottoms have varying sizes (depths I guess you would say), and so those aren't a problem to figure out either, I just stack the lids next to the containers and all the lids are the same anyway.

I'm going to have to think it through maybe a little longer, but I don't find the new system to even be necessary for the way I use and store my pieces.

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candys mine — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:23:18 GMT

I dunno, It's all well and good for first time buyers but what about collectors who already have sets of bowls in those colors. It's just one more red lid amongst many in that case. Does the lid at least have a circle imprinted in the plastic to clue you in it's part of that collection? If it is a new collection will a one cup always be the same color and a two cup always be the same color in every collection of this type? Great if you like a rainbow of colors not so good if you want to have everything the same.

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queendiva — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:32:23 GMT

I don't have many, but the ones I reach for time and again are the pantry set and a rectangle nesting set with same size lids.

I would also like to see a set of smaller size L&Ls. Use the little ones more than I thought I would!

DDIL is a big L&L fan. I gave her a set along with additional kitchen items for one of her bridal showers.

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SharkE — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:54:45 GMT

Like that gal who presents the products.

Down home and genuine

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LindaSal — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 15:28:05 GMT

I do like LNL and the price is good but I cannot get over the shipping! After tax and shipping it's not a good deal anymore.

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lork — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 17:06:54 GMT

We have 4 grown children with households of their own. I have gifted each family L&L in a "color of their own". My color is RED, and I expect to get any red lidded container back. I thought this was a very inlightened concept. . . But our youngest son (and most newly married) doesn't get it and continues to return blue containers to me. . . And here I thought he was so bright (hopefully the new wife can straighten him out. . .

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QVC Cheerleader — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 18:48:10 GMT

I'm not impressed with this concept. I'd rather the top being connected to the bowl. Besides, this set wouldn't match my other pieces.

Although, I like LNL but has anyone had issues with the bowls becoming warped?

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okaywitheasypay — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 20:31:50 GMT

@lorkindividual colors for your family sounds like good thinking!

Maybe your son is brighter than you are thinking ... maybe he is hoping for a refill of mom's cooking !

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okaywitheasypay — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 20:37:51 GMT

@QVC CheerleaderI have never had any warp. I have had them get marked when I 'overnuked' them but then that is my bad ,as Chris has stated they are not for cooking but reheating. I also had a tab break off when I took one out of the freezer and dropped it. All in all though IMO they are a much better quaility than anything else on the market and are very good workers.

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QVC Cheerleader — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 20:57:19 GMT

Thanks for the feedback. I've only reheated in microwave and I've experienced the warping so I don't put in microwave anymore. Sometimes I struggle to remove the top thus the name "lock and lock"

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Shawnie — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 22:33:07 GMT

Don't get it. It is a tiny dot. Don't you know what you are looking for by the size????

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homedecor1 — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 01:54:08 GMT

@Shawnie

yes it sounds strange - the dot concept BUT I own a lot of LNL pieces bought at various times. Many have the same shape (i.e. Nesting style) yet the tops are not interchangeable. It's always a challenge finding the right top.

For instance, several years ago I ordered the flip top style pantry pieces in yellow then decided last year to order another set (yellow no longer avail) so I got blue. They look the same but tops don't fit!

I hope this description makes sense!

And to other posters:

I've never had a tab break, a LNL stain, etc.

I just threw away some from many many years ago which I started to see discoloration from dishwasher & silicone seals loose. It was time for them to go plus they were from when LNL only came "clear".