+Coldgears Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 For like, $3 or less. For a good sized one? Quote Link to comment
+Turtle_Sask Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 For like, $3 or less. For a good sized one? Dollarama here in Canada you can get some decent ones for 1$! Quote Link to comment
+J the Goat Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 You can find off-brand containers for pretty cheap lots of places. If you want Lock'n'lock brand, you just have to wait until there's a sale somewhere. Just so's ya know, the off-brand containers tend to not last nearly as long as the real thing. That whole "you get what you pay for" thing... Quote Link to comment
+slukster Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) JC Penney has sets for $20 everyday. The best everyday price you I can find. They usually have the sets in store or you can order them online. Price including tax ends up being less than $3 a container depending on which set you get. Each set inclues small to Medium/large containers so they allow for a nice variety of hides. Also, keep an eye out on Woot where in the last year they have had sets of LnL's for great prices. They come up randomly though so check everyday if you are interested. Edited March 9, 2012 by slukster Quote Link to comment
+Planet Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 these make good cache containers. Hidden just right, it's pretty low maintenance, and can last for a long time. Quote Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 these make good cache containers. Hidden just right, it's pretty low maintenance, and can last for a long time. They are, generally, the best containers going for our pastime. However, they ain't cheap and are not always appropriate for every location. Quote Link to comment
+Coldgears Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 these make good cache containers. Hidden just right, it's pretty low maintenance, and can last for a long time. They are, generally, the best containers going for our pastime. However, they ain't cheap and are not always appropriate for every location. Yes, I'm using a lock and lock to replace an ammo can. I have 3 ammo cans in my closet at the moment, but why replace an ammo can if it's just going to get stolen again? I don't want to throw more money away, but it's my best cache I've hidden. It's a catch 22, so I think a lock and lock would be a great middle-ground. I need to find a single one. Not a whole set. I am having trouble... Quote Link to comment
+slukster Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I need to find a single one. Not a whole set. I am having trouble... In that case you are probably out of luck if $3 is your price point. My local Pathmark grocery store has them but the smallest one starts at around $5. I don't know any store that sells the real LnL's individually for around $3 Quote Link to comment
+L0ne.R Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 these make good cache containers. Hidden just right, it's pretty low maintenance, and can last for a long time. They are, generally, the best containers going for our pastime. However, they ain't cheap and are not always appropriate for every location. Yes, I'm using a lock and lock to replace an ammo can. I have 3 ammo cans in my closet at the moment, but why replace an ammo can if it's just going to get stolen again? I don't want to throw more money away, but it's my best cache I've hidden. It's a catch 22, so I think a lock and lock would be a great middle-ground. I need to find a single one. Not a whole set. I am having trouble... Check Walmart. They sell single containers. However if you want something the size of an ammo can you're not going to get one for $3 or under. But if you want a water tight container with tabs that'll stay on you really want to buy an authentic Lock & Lock and not the dollar store variety. Look for the Lock & Lock logo embossed into the plastic: Quote Link to comment
+Hasty Javelinas Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Pretty sure I've found Lock n Locks sold by the single at the WalMart. I just had a lock n lock hide stolen today - or at least I discovered the cache was stolen. So disheartening. Quote Link to comment
+GrateBear Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If you're patient, try woot.com. They've had them a couple of time over the past few months. 28 piece set (lids count as a piece) for $15 plus $5 shipping. Quote Link to comment
+WarNinjas Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I have gotten sets of 16 or 20 for $20 I believe. (on sale) Makes me wonder when I find a container that is not water tight. I feel it is better to spend another $1 or two to have a container that you wont have to drive out to fix. Time and gas will save you in the long run. I have also had good luck with the costco ones that are not real lock n locks. about $1 each. If you just want the one im not sure where to find it. -WarNinjas Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Try lock n lock place - with shipping it's not going to be under $3, but a good price still, and it will be convenient and fast. http://www.locknlockplace.com/clearance.html Quote Link to comment
+oobnuker Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Marshalls and TJ MAXX have an off brand that is pretty sturdy. Usually like $8 for three sandwich sized ones. They are not the super cheap ones - they are actually pretty tough. Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 They were in our local Nob Hill grocery, but now are replaced with knock-offs. About the only place I get them, without driving 40 miles to Wally World, is when woot.com has a sale. Quote Link to comment
the3gmen Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 They were in our local Nob Hill grocery, but now are replaced with knock-offs. About the only place I get them, without driving 40 miles to Wally World, is when woot.com has a sale. Keep an eye on http://deals.woot.com/ . The Lock & Lock 32-Piece Food Storage Container Set has shown up a few times over the last several months. Here is a better picture of the set. It looks like the set is available in at least a couple of places for about the $20 price. Quote Link to comment
+OHail Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have found reasonably priced lock-n-lock brand containers at Ross Dress for Less stores. Quote Link to comment
medoug Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) If you have an Aldis store near you, this is the BEST low-priced lock'n'lock knockoff container that I have found. You can get a 3 container set for just $4. See here: Aldi's Sealtites I've also used the Rubbermaid brand locking style container with very good results, but they cost about the same as official Lock'n'locks. See here: Rubbermaid Lock-Its medoug. Edited March 11, 2012 by medoug Quote Link to comment
+WarNinjas Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I actually started buying these for caching but they are good for other stuff as well! -WarNinjas Quote Link to comment
Trinity's Crew Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) You can get (9) lock & lock containers of various sizes here for $18 dollars delivered, today only. I like the ones with the clear lids. Edit: Just checked back. Clear lids are gone. Edited March 14, 2012 by Trinity's Crew Quote Link to comment
+Ed_M Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 You're in PA, right? A month or so ago, my local ACME market had a huge display of lock&locks -- picked up a few 'dairy' sized ones, 4x6-ish for $3.99... Quote Link to comment
+A & J Tooling Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 You have Menards there? If so, every other week they have a 10 pack of lock & locks on sale for ten bucks. Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) You have Menards there? If so, every other week they have a 10 pack of lock & locks on sale for ten bucks. (Begins looking in the web to see where the nearest Menards is) Casper, Wyoming?!? ... that's gonna be a bit of a drive. Edited March 14, 2012 by DragonsWest Quote Link to comment
+danno68 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 If you're okay with buying in bulk you can get an entire box of different sizes and shapes from Costco either in Canada or the United States for a couple dollars a piece! Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 If you're okay with buying in bulk you can get an entire box of different sizes and shapes from Costco either in Canada or the United States for a couple dollars a piece! All I see at CostCo is the SnapWare brand. No idea how well they hold up, compared to L&L. FWIW, I've seen quite a bit of criticism of the dollar store knock offs, but find they do hold up pretty well, as long as they are in a sheltered spot. In the open sun, almost all plastic has a short life expectancy. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 If you're okay with buying in bulk you can get an entire box of different sizes and shapes from Costco either in Canada or the United States for a couple dollars a piece! All I see at CostCo is the SnapWare brand. No idea how well they hold up, compared to L&L. FWIW, I've seen quite a bit of criticism of the dollar store knock offs, but find they do hold up pretty well, as long as they are in a sheltered spot. In the open sun, almost all plastic has a short life expectancy. Nearly any container will hold up as long as it's in a sheltered spot. I've seen the Snapware and it's similar to Rubbermaid, Sterlite and dollar store brands in that the latch hooks under the rim. Unlike Lock n Lock where a tab goes through the latch. I find that works better. Faberware containers have the same latch/tab design as Lock n Locks. Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (Begins looking in the web to see where the nearest Menards is) Casper, Wyoming?!? ... that's gonna be a bit of a drive. Obligatory reply : but think of the caches you can pick up along the way! Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) You can get (9) lock & lock containers of various sizes here for $18 dollars delivered, today only. I like the ones with the clear lids. Edit: Just checked back. Clear lids are gone. Yep, clear lids are gone, just got my set with purple lids. Woot! My cost was $19.70 delivered, tho. Not a big diff. Edited March 14, 2012 by hydnsek Quote Link to comment
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