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The Container Store

User Reviews of The Container Store

Yelp.com Review - by Hugo S.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Container store is overpriced, and low quality. The only reason I would come here is if I couldn't get what I needed elsewhere. Comparable products at Target or Ikea would be much better value…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sean p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I walk into this massive place, a feeling of general calmness engulfs me and I think to myself, "Everything will be fine now" right!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I admit it - I'm a total geek when it comes to organization supplies. I love love love this store, and everytime I walk by my mind goes nuts with all the things I could do in my apartment with The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad C.

3.0 of 5 stars. When you need to buy storage items to hold all the stuff you already have the container should have what you need. This past weekend my finance and I redid the three closets in our condo to maximize…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place makes me so happy...is that weird? I like being organized, even though I'm not. I strive for cleanliness and order, but it's difficult to accomplish. The Container Store makes me feel like…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob L.

5.0 of 5 stars. First tip, if you arrive on the weekend, get here before 12pm. It gets crazy!! This place can help even the worst organized buffoon in to a neat organized buffoon. They have a great selection for many…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kirsten l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Omg. This place is complete heaven for organizational freaks like me! The store is well organized (haha....get it?) and the staff is friendly. Some things are a little pricey, but most of it is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Neha S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love to organize and this place is my Mecca. I have a fund that I save into for the container store. Often times, I will hand down old containers to buy new ones. I know...it is a little crazy. But…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I now have an ELFA home office/studio!!!!!!!!! This reality warrants superfluous exclamation marks. Holy Christ, The Container Store is perfect divinity incarnate.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Why do I have so much stuff? Expensive plastic cylinders and squares.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mickey A.

4.0 of 5 stars. As many times I have been here, I usually leave with something other than what I came in for. Damn it. I walk in with the intention of buying something I need, but I end up walking in/around the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rich b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes Phil. The Container store. The Messiah of Organization-ness. 1) I AM A SLOB. 2) I wouldn't BE a slob if I were a little more organized. Some things to consider...Interesting housewares: plastic…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I love organization and a store dedicated to it?!? We must be a perfect match!! But after venturing to this store on a random weeknight in the need of an organization project, I left disappointed…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Phillie P.

2.0 of 5 stars. To me everything is expensive in this store.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really dig the concept of the Container Store. As a child who grew up with a parent who is hyperorganized (filing cabinets, plastic bins, and all), I got some OCD-style organization tendencies, and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Envy me hard biatches. We ELFA-ed our closet yesterday.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon J.

2.0 of 5 stars. One star for the fact that it is chock full of neat stuff. But this big box seriously needs to figure out its parking situation. We tried to buy some shelving here on Sunday, and after the 20 minute…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is my shopping porn. I can walk around for hours in there just dreaming about how to organize my little closet of a bedroom.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nana h.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love going to the container store and finding ways to better organize my life but with the recent rash of "tubberware" storage box murders, i wonder if this store has perfected the way of organizing…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nikki c.

5.0 of 5 stars. You Are the DEVIL! For every occasion in life you have a solution, from the new apartment, to the dorm room adventures, guest bathrooms, the boxes to help put away remnants of new heartaches...you…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Even though I used to work at the Gap nearly right across the street it took me years to venture into the Container Store-because I was sure that I would love it too much. I was right. I have some…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been in The Container Store numerous times before but it wasn't until i went for my closet that I felt like writing a review. When we got a condo we had a nice big walk-in closet--with one lone…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I so go overboard in this store, it's not even funny. But my apartment is awesome because of it. I can count on this place for everything, including packing/mailing materials and cute gift wrap.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by julie e.

2.0 of 5 stars. Their annual shelving sale is on now, and the SO and I thought we'd make the leap into the schmancy elba closets. We measured our closets, worked through a plan with them that we could afford, and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice S.

5.0 of 5 stars. In the interest of full disclosure: I used to work here, at TCS (that's what we all called it). When this location first opened, Chicagoland had 3 other stores in Northbrook, Schaumburg and Oakbrook.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came in looking for collapsible cubes and left with an Elfa drawer. We asked about delivery because we don't drive, and the guy told us it would be cheaper to take a taxi, which we did. Waiting to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Evann G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This store made me want a mending basket. You know, a basket to put my mending in. And a box to put my random papers scattered all over my desk in. And another one to put my remote controls and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh Container Store, you majestic place for all of the pack rats and organizational OCDers of the northside. You of your closet organizers and stackable and packable tupperware. I would award you a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Therron R.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK what a neat concept...4 stars for being able to provide all types of boxes, organizers, shelving units, trash cans, shoe racks, and more. Unfortunately though, not the container I was looking for.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dane K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a love hate relationship w/ the container store... I used to refuse to go in there, having been there in my college years several times and thinking everything was overpriced... I still think…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay N.

2.0 of 5 stars. So.Much.Stuff. And that about sums it up.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocky B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Container Store is okay in my book. It satisfies my OCD tendencies. Anything you can possibly need to organize your life and some stuff you didn't even know you needed...it's all at the The Container…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Leigh K.

4.0 of 5 stars. There is no other place that understands my need to have everything in its' right place better than The Container Store. Since I'm a crafter, I need storage that will fit my supplies and my products.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kfree R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love to organize stuff so this place is "fun"! Storage, alright (calming down now), if you are looking for a specific type container for something special, this is a great place.They have special…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Strong, smart, stylish, gorgeous - you made me a better person. With your support, I've become more self-disciplined and organized. You've brought out my inner hausfrau, and I'm not ashamed to admit…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gavin G.

4.0 of 5 stars. i was employed here for nearly 3 years, but luckily i was recruited out. the management was a real class act, and i hope you understand sarcasm enough to know what i mean by that. but this is a review…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The idea of having "a place for everything and everything in it's place" excites me for some reason. Ths store could definitely provide one with that. But at such prices! Better for ideas than…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is like a porn store for obsessive compulsives. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I came here to get packaging stuff for Christmas presents (I do a lot of cooking for the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am like a kid in a candy store here. I came here for one item, and stayed for about 45 minutes. They have containers for everything and so many fun little trinkets to distract you. The prices are…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is an Organizers dream!!! They seriously have containers for anything you can think of. Since I'm not that organized I was a bit overwhelmed when I walked in. I walked in wanting to buy a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sloan R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a complete mess lately so I forced myself to spend a day at The Container Store and then organize my apartment. It's only been a few weeks, but everything i bought here has done wonders for the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to like the Container Store, but I don't. I couldn't find a trash can that would fit in my space. I couldn't find wire bins for gloves and hats and things that would fit in my hall closet. I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Container Store, but could not find the right box I was looking for. I was in search of a presentation type of a box for a normal sized 3-ring binder. All they had (that were close) were…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well.....I thought I would stick to food reviews but I had such a great experience at this place I thought what the heck, lets write about retail. Went into the store looking for some shelving and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Misse D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Elfa closet organization systems are amazing. They are fairly easy to install. Everytime I open my closets, I smile. Really. I also like The Container Store for the travel size items. They are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Container Store is yet another one of those places that makes me wander back and forth for extended periods of time browsing everything yet coming up with almost nothing. If you need anything…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcel M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I would dread going here, but my wife loved to go. After the third visit, I started looking at some of the prices. You know. This place has some stuff, but jeez, the prices are crazy... You know they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have mixed feelings about Container stores in general. While I did Elfa a portion of my closet, the cost of doing just the small portion challenged me to find other options to finish the rest of my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney S.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you just moved this store is spectacular. I just moved and I feel so unorganized and I have no idea where everything is because I just threw it all into boxes with no rhyme or reason to it. So I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marley F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I bought so many drawer organizers here when I moved a few months ago and they really have helped me stay organized. If you need to get organized the container store is where you need to go!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dru G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a little nuts when it comes to organizing, but fortunately the container store undestands my neuroticism and has plenty of fun things for me to buy to organize my stuff. I could spend hours in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen B.

4.0 of 5 stars. You had no idea you were so unorganized until you walk into the Container Store. Be prepared to be overwhelmed with solutions for storage problems you didn't even know you had! The container store is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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So Many Containers!

My aunt got me a gift card from here for my birthday and I was like wattt. But when I actually went ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Skylar C.

4.0 of 5 stars. There is no other place to go if you need some help organizing. I typically only come here when I move apartments, but they have it all...shoe racks, desk organizers, drawer organizers! They…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this store. Where else can you can get a thing-a-ma-jig and a what-cha-ma-callit to store your whose-its-whats-its? This store is huge with every storage container, size, and shape known to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Stuff - hurry the elfa sale ends on Sunday, 2-5 ...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sydney M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE IT! Very helpful staff, and very nice selection! Go here!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This large store sells (guess what?) containers of all shapes, sizes and colors. I bought a hands-free garbage can for my kitchen with a footstep that flips the lid open (yeah I am lazy). If I were…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by D'Sheadra B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This store is so hot I even applied for a part time job there. I got to the group interview and didnt get it. But the staff is so nice that I still want to work there and shop there too.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the the Container Store, especially when elfa is on sale - eventually I'll have it in every available closet or pantry space in my house, I think. They do two elfa sales events, one in late…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. In such a congested shopping district, its great that this place has its own parking lot. I suggest taking college students here...for storage cubes, hangers, shelving...anything storage related! You…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you are in need of storage containers of any size or shape-this is your store. They have everything you need to get organized.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I could spend hours in this store picturing out how I'm going to re-organize my files or picking out giftwrap and boxes and ribbons for holiday gift giving. And the staff here is amazing and friendly…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Need to get organized? This is the place for you! YOu can find just about anything that will help you turn anal retentive!!! I love this store because its affordable, helps you get organized and chic…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this store for the primary reason that I have a lot of crap. When you have a lot of crap, you definitely need someone to help you organize it. The staff there is great and very, very helpful…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I first moved to the city I needed a way to organize myself and store everything. This place is so great for that exact need. They have every size, and type of container you can imagine! The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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I'm contained

My place isn't too big, so I like to use anything I can to make all our stuff fit. Whether it's shelves or drawers, I like the variety this store has. Be sure to check if there are any sales going on. And this...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2002
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