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Looking for odd size container!

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Dec. ~ 2006 Feb.: Buyers Banter: Looking for odd size container! users admin

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Baby
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01-08-2006

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
Hi all,

I am looking for a storage type container, preferably plastic, to store some medical supplies in. I need something that is not very wide and not too long. But, it must have fairly high sides. I have looked and looked on-line for something that would work and can't find a thing. Most containers I have found just don't have the high sides. If anyone has any ideas where to look, I certainly would appreciate it..thanks!


Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
How about a shoe box? Not plastic but would that size be about right?

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Walmart has plastic containers with the pop top lids in all kinds of different sizes and shapes, Baby. We buy them for our son for his legos (they're awesome, keeps everything in the same place.) He has some that are a little longer than shoe boxes but about twice the height. I also remember seeing some at Target, but not sure of their selection. I think most of them are rubbermaid.

Like these!

Baby
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01-08-2006

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
Hi Rosie..thanks! I guess I should have given a better idea of the size I am looking for..sorry!

I need something that is approximately 16 to 18 inches long, 9 to 11 inches wide and 22 to 24 inches high. Because of the height I need, there just might not be anything available out there.


Baby
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01-08-2006

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
Thanks Wargod..I will check them out but I have a feeling they won't be tall enough.

By the way..nice meeting both of you!


Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Hi Baby, nice to meet you too!

I gave you the link for the medium sized ones only, here's one where you can pick the size you want (small, medium, large, xlarge).

Baby
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01-08-2006

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 1:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
Thanks Wargod..I will definitely check it out at some point today. I really didn't think I would be able to find something that would work. But, who knows, with all of the ideas posted here, I just might be able to!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 4:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Baby, I'm trying to get a bit of clarification based on the dimensions you gave above. You said:
16 to 18 inches long (looking at it standing up, is this the width?)
9 to 11 inches wide (if the above is the width, is this the distance across the opening?)
22 to 24 inches high (height, I understand)

Regardless, it sounds mighty close to the size of a kitchen wastepaper basket...hmmm...is THAT a possibility for you?

Also, check online at places like Office Max or Office Depot. Those places carry a lot of storage boxes! Good luck!

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 4:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Baby, you might check out tupperware too?

Found a lot of containers here:

http://www.bizrate.com

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Baby, I was in Michaels yesterday, and I saw something almost exactly that size, but no lid. They were for storing rolls of paper gift wrap. At least, I did not see any lids, just sort of glanced at them and thought to myself there is a container for everything. They were translucent clear/white plastic.

Baby
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01-08-2006

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 6:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
WOW, you guys are great! Thanks! I usually pride myself with good "occupational skills" since I am disabled and have had to figure out different ways of doing things at times. And I am telling you, you put me to shame on this one! Especially you, Huk, with the wastepaper basket idea and you, Juju2bigdog, with your idea of the containers for paper gift wrap. I know exactly what you are talking about and have seen them myself. And Huk...you got it right on the dimensions.

Thanks again guys..you are GREAT! And nice to meet you, Rosie and Juju2bigdog!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Well glad to hear we have helped you with your problem! That's what we're here for...that, and to let it all out...here I go...

WEINER! ahhh, I love to yell that word!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 11:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
They also make containers (or they may have a drawer) that are taller and deeper but narrow to fit between a washer and dryer.. probably taller than what you want but if there is a top compartment and then a drawer, maybe.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Friday, February 17, 2006 - 8:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Baby, I have long said that among all the people at the clubhouse, we know the answers to any question anybody might ask.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Friday, February 17, 2006 - 10:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Baby - I have no idea about dimensions. (slept through that class!) But want to add that we have these large square, clear, plastic storage containers with lids, that are on little wheels and I keep them in the linen closet and roll them in and out when I need 'em, cus I can't lift anything heavy at all. I have no idea if this helps but at least you'll know that this exists. And maybe others can direct you online to 'em. We've had 'em for years and I have no recollection of where we got 'em. I'm guessing Wallmart...?

Bandit
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07-29-2001

Friday, February 17, 2006 - 1:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bandit a private message Print Post    
I would also check The Container Store. I'm pretty sure if they don't have it, no one will.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, February 18, 2006 - 7:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Hey Baby! I've got to go to my local Container Store this weekend. Do you want me to look around for you? I just sent you an email message... let me know. (If you want, and if I find something, I can send it out to you right away. And it's no trouble!)

Baby
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01-08-2006

Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
Hi guys,

I just wanted to thank you so much for all of your thoughts and suggestions!

I am happy to report that I just talked with Ms. Costacat and she will be shipping me (all the way across the country!) just the right container for my medical supplies!

Juju2bigdog, guess what? It is one of those paper gift wrap containers. It should work out perfectly!

Thanks again, all!!!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 5:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Juju, I found a Clearlite container for Baby. It's a "vertical gift wrap container" and the measurements are absolutely PURR-FECT without the lid. It is definitely an odd shape.

FWIW, I had the best customer service at The Container Store. I had three people helping me. And, funny, but it turned out the first thing we looked at was just right.

And I hadda thank Baby for giving me a reason to quite procrastinating a trip to The Container Store. So I got my errand run *and* managed to find just the thing for Baby.

Baby
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01-08-2006

Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 6:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
And might I add..You, Ms. Costa, did a VUNDERFUL job, too!!!

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 6:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
I have been posting for a couple of years, and reading for more. Not a day goes by that I am not amazed at the kindness and compassion of those who come to TVCH. I am so glad I found this place. Hats off to you Costa!!

Baby
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01-08-2006

Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
Mamapors, I know Costa is probably getting sick and tired of me thanking her. But, I am not so sure she realizes just how much I truly appreciate her help. I have never in all of my years, had someone offer to go find an odd size plastic container and then ship it all the way across the country to me! I am simply not use to people like that. I know she puts my family who live fairly close by, except one, to shame! Ms. Costa is the BEST!!!

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 10:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Yay!!! Weird thing is, I never go into Michael's and weirder still was that they had those gift wrap containers sitting in the vestibule as you entered the store so you couldn't really miss seeing them. I guess they must think a lot of people still have all the debris from Christmas cluttering up the house.

Baby
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01-08-2006

Friday, February 24, 2006 - 8:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
Just thought I would let you all know I received my container today. Costa did a great job. It's perfect! Thanks Costa and thank you to all who posted great ideas in this thread! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Landi
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07-29-2002

Friday, February 24, 2006 - 9:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
juju, you have to gift wrap all year long. i pull mine out for birthdays and showers and all that. glad costa could help you baby!