where to buy plastic storage boxes with lids?

kezspot


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 443

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:14

Anyone know where to purchase these here, been 1001 shop, bit pricey!

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:16

I very much doubt you will find them much cheaper anywhere else...1001 is one of the cheapest places to shop...maybe go to the pound shop?



DD

NatAless



Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 789

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:17

Try Lemar have seen them there, but agree 1001 is probably the cheapest option!

Natx

kezspot


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 443

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:30

thanks mr pound didn't have any. Plus 1001 were quite unhelpful, so didn't want to give them my money!

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:33

what about onder in lefkosa?

they have lots of stuff like that upstairs.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:37

I bought ours, though a few years ago, from a shop on the same road as 1001. If you leave 1001 and turn right there are a couple of rows of shops on the left side, I know it wasn't on the 1st row but after that I am not sure, or even sure that they are still there!

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:57

Ikea do a a wide variety of plastic storage boxes with lids ranging from 3 euros upwards. Don't know how much you want to pay but we thought that they were excellent value.

Regards

Paul

kezspot


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 443

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 15:04

thanks for your help everyone x

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 15:05

May i ask what you think is too expensive for plastic tubs....i went into 1001 and i must say, i thought they were rather cheap...



DD

Cyprusraider


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 99

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 15:39

there were quite a few at Mr Pound. Until I bought them all!!!

kezspot


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 443

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 20:07

Daisydukes the containers I wanted from 1001 the largest ones were 42tl, the medium ones were 32tl.and as I needed alot, the staff weren't helpful considering it was going to add up to a large amount of money, so I walked out. just wanted to give my money to another shop in the trnc that deserved it!

pinkchilli


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 689

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 22:22

kezspot. Message 11.



Of course you were not entitled to a discount!



All that extra work getting all those boxes and then the lids. Getting the calculator out to add up the amount. You may even have wanted to pay in Sterling. Just the thought of it makes me tired.



But the main reason was that they would then have to order another load. Imagine the paperwork!



Ensuring the correct item/description. Confirming the order. Getting a pro-forma invoice. Waiting for delivery. Checking the delivery. Putting the items back on the shelves. Don't forget... having to pay for it.



I'm surprised they didn't try and charge you more for each additional box!!!



You still believe they are there for our benefit.



Brits, when will they learn?

misskelly


Joined: 20/02/2009
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 22:53

Kel, theres a place in tin pan alley that sells all plastics, you could try there.

Good luck ))

HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 23:04

I went to a good restaurant and got a takeaway and I am using their boxes (with lids) for storage. Also frozen food boxes can be very useful - Waste not - Want not!!!!!!

HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 18:18

I found a good shop today

Always passed it by as it was small and I thought they only sold different types of tea and coffee but when I got inside it is huge and they sell everything. Loads of boxes with lids of all shapes and sizes. It is on the main street in Kyrenia on the left had side going down the street and is next door to a shop selling specialised/expensive whiskey's etc.

Well worth a visit, I will be back there for somemore kitchen stuff.