[geeks] Wal-Mart

[John Francini]

Unfortunately, I utterly resent the fact that Tupperware use  
salespeople instead of simply being either (a) in a store, or (b) on  
a website. This is FOOD STORAGE, not bespoke tailoring.  The sales  
model doesn't fit.  (Well, maybe it fits for them, but doesn't fit  
for me.)

Actually, the fact that the lids have a different plastic was what  
attracted me to them. The lid plastic seems more pliable, and perhaps  
less likely to crack, split, or harden (all of which have happened to  
our older stuff.)

j



On 29 Nov 2007, at 2:03, Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:

> On Thu, Nov 29, 2007 at 01:39:35AM -0500, John Francini wrote:
>> Example: Last time I was there was to get replacement Rubbermaid
>> plastic food storage containers -- our previous ones were easily 15+
>> years old and were getting tired.  Wal-Mart was the last place we
>> went, after trying Linens 'n Things, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and
>> Target.  None of the others even had that *category* of item, never
>> mind any sort of selection.  But Wal-Mart did.  So I bought a bunch.
>
> I don't know if it was worth it. Rubbermaid has gone over to a plastic
> for their lids that expands and contracts differently than the  
> containers.
> In practical terms, the lids either don't shrink the same what the
> containers do when cold and fall off, or shrink too much and pop off.
>
> Either way, they don't keep their seal. They all work fine at room
> temperature, so there is no way of telling if the container will
> hold the seal until you use it.
>
> IMHO you should look at Tupperware. They have better merchandise
> and a lifetime warranty. Plus a salesperson will come to your home and
> show you their items if you wish, or send you a catalog and take your
> order over the phone or email if you don't.
>
> If you maintain a friendly relationship with your salesperson, they  
> often
> have neat little gadgets that are not in the catalog. They are  
> normally
> given out as favors at group demonstrations (Tupperware parties), but
> you can often get them if you ask without going to a party.
>
> Geoff.
>
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