"the old ones were better!" star star_border star_border star_border star_border i had one of these for many years and used for both wet and dry ingredients. I bought a new one as it had got rather 'loved' but now regret it as the join is so bad you can't use it for wet ingredients (as the liquid pours out of the base) AND however carefully you dry it, it is impossible to get under the join so even after drying on an Aga it has rusted in no more than a month. Even if you use just for dry ingredients you still have to wash it! Wonderful Lakeland have reimbursed me but until the design is improved I would advise against buying one. Shame as the old one was very useful. support_agent A note from the team Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear you've experienced this problem and we're glad our customer services colleague was able to put things right for you. The base is made from tin plate so it's important to remember to wipe it dry straight away, if it's left to air dry it may rust.
"unfortunate about the base rust" star star star star star_border I remember my mum having one of these many years ago.A great product although rust on the base spoils it ! Interior of product is fine.I've had mine for a few years now so I'm not after a refund Lakeland ! It would be great to get the base sorted though . support_agent A note from the team We're sorry to hear you've experienced this problem. The base is made from tin plate so it's important to remember to wipe it dry straight away, if it's left to air dry it may rust - this product is also not dishwasher safe.
"Love this" star star star star star Bought this a few years back. Great for measuring small amounts. Sadly the bottom has now rusted owing to repeated washing, but at that price for about 3 years use it's worth it. I will definitely be purchasing again
"Does exactly what it says on the inside of the tin!!" star star star star star My mother used to have one of these many a year ago, now I have one. Excellent bit of kit for the kitchen. Came in even more useful recently when having to measure American 'cups'; which are also marked on the inside.
"Good, but rust too easily" star star star star_border star_border I have had 2 of these over the years and although I love the retro look of them and they are very handy to use, much easier than using scales, they rust soon after any prolonged contact with liquid - ie if they are left in a washing up bowl which tends to happen when baking. I echo the previous reviewer who suggested that they be made in plastic. support_agent A note from the team Thanks for placing your review. I've passed your suggestion for a plastic version on to our buying team