Rubbermaid 3F23 Configurations Three-Handle Storage Chest With Cedar Inserts, Natural
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Rubbermaid 3F23 Configurations Three-Handle Storage Chest With Cedar Inserts, Natural
Customer Review: Not What I Hoped For
Summary: 1 Stars
This chest really is just a bad mistake. The bottom and top is a very thin fabric, and the sides sag and collapse if you pick it up with even the slightest weight inside it. The sides are framed by two separate cardboard type pieces (2 each side) that meet in the middle. Picture if you took two pieces of cardboard and put them end to end, just touching, but not connected. These pieces give it NO side support so the whole thing flops inward in the middle, pretty much collapsing in on itself, and the thin cloth bottom hangs downward with whatever you have inside when you pick it up. Even empty it sits bent in the middle looking a flimsy mess. I wanted to use this chest for some photo storage, but I'm not really sure what I could use this for. They really should not call this a chest, as that implies that it has some structure, and that you can use it for light storage. I'm not sure what you could store in this, as the structural problems give it the same effect as wrapping something in a misbehaving, misshapen pillow case. I rather expected it to have thin cedar inserts that kept the box rigid, or SOME type of frame that supported it. Really, really bad product.Customer Review: Not good for transport...
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this product as a gift for someone and the intention was for carrying the organizer and not just storage. While its a great storage product and if that is why you are purchasing it, it's great. It looks nice and will match any decor but for anything other than sitting somewhere in your house, it doesn't hold up. The bottom and top material are super flimsy and when you carry it, you can't carry it by the handles, you have to carry it underneath so it doesn't collapse. This product is good for storage but unfortunately it didn't hold up for my purposes.Customer Review: Not worth the little it costs
Summary: 2 Stars
I ordered two of the Rubbermaid 3F23 storage chests. I am returning both. They are much too whimpy for what I intended. I am amazed concerning the size of the cedar inserts; I could not even smell them, they were so small. This item will not stand on its own. It would have to be stuffed full to hold its shape. Sorry, Rubbermaid.Customer Review: Okay, but nothing to get excited about
Summary: 2 Stars
It's an adequate piece for basic storage, but not as protective as I expected. There is no moisture barrier, so this is strictly for dry areas. And the cedar inserts are teensy-weensy, too small, I think, to have any deterrent effect. I didn't smell any cedar aroma at all. The only upside is it's collapsible when not in use. I'll use it, but I won't be buying any more like this. Other pieces in the same series are a much better value, which is why I bought this one. Recommend only for clean, dry storage use.Customer Review: Perfect Under-Poang Storage
Summary: 4 Stars
I am absolutely pleased with this item. I was lucky enough to get it at a little below the typical Amazon price and it does just what I wanted it to. It now holds 2+ queen size sheet sets (including a bulky jersey set) and sits under the ottoman of my Ikea Poang chair in my bedroom.
Other reviewers have commented that it is not very sturdy - more like a supported canvas bag - and I would second that, but I don't think it's a problem. All I need this bag to do is sit under a chair holding sheets. If you want a box sturdy enough to stack, lug around a lot, or get similarly hard use, you'll need to look elsewhere.
I'm also glad I didn't expect much out of the cedar inserts - but I was still surprised by how little there is. It's no exaggeration to say that there are two approximately tongue-depressor sized pieces of posterboard-thickness cedar in two wee fabric pockets. I happened to have some cedar planks for grilling hanging around and laid them out across the bottom of the tote. Otherwise, I'd advise having some sachets or similar handy, should you want your linens to actually get enough cedar to help protect them from critters or staleness.