how durable are the hinge points? they look like they can break off after extended use.
1035494
They do break off. When the first one did I gave them to my daughter. Good idea....never having to hunt for lids but they didn't go the next step of durability.
1035495
I live in a Center where about a dozen people use them. They are so popular I have bought 3 sets. People use them to store in the fridge and the freezer. I bought the first set months ago. NO lids have broken off. Maybe they will start to...but so far they have proven VERY sturdy.
1035496
We're in our third year of using Mr Lid containers without a breakage of any kind.
1035497
very durable one long hinge has not broke and she has had them since Christmas and is a teacher and use them every day
1035498
They seem quite sturdy to me. I've used them all A LOT and I haven't had a problem yet. These things are so convenient. I will never look for another lid again! I hope this helps.
599105
The hinge does eventually wear out over time. At best you'll get maybe a couple months out of the case and have to replace it. I'm already looking to replace mine in less than a year, might look at a different brand and hope it lasts.
2036796
I have used them multiple times and they seem to be very durable. Of course if you rip them apart every time that you use them anything will wear out in time...
2250872
It seems to be pretty durable, I haven't had any problems with them breaking off.
789880
I haven't had mine long (a few weeks) but from what I can tell they should last you a while. Mine have a few dings and a slightly bent tip from hitting a brick wall, from what I can tell they are pretty durable. I typically throw for an hour or so a day and mine are all still in great condition.
1455290
I have had them for about 6 months and have had no issues. I do imagine if they are dropped they would break.
1546601
I personally have had no issues with durability. Mine have been smacked around a lot and they show no sign of breakage. They feel just as good as I first got them even after the few weeks of use. The metal feels sturdy as well.
1637038
The thick plastic ones with rivets. Eventually they might break but I have had no issues as of yet and this cooler has now gone from Baja Mexico to the eastern Sierra and everywhere in between. I camp with it at least one weekend a month. It will just be like one of the smaller models where the door has no hinges if they break off. It seals very tightly so it wouldn't be too much of an issue. Also if your handy you could fix it if it bothered you that much. So far great cooler!
1807206
They don't break, but I wouldn't re-use it. Recommend using these only if you forget a field point and a small target block.
38689
We've had ours for more than a year. They've held up well with the exception of one breaking the back because someone put too much pressure on it. I've tightened the bolts once.
1862488
Used 2 of them for 4 weeks and no breakage. For sure they are not strong but I think it likely they can be replaced with wheels off a standard shelf from a hardware store. Still a great buy!
1528676
Negative. You may be able to grease the hinge and even sand the notch to smooth out the action. It would take some work. I find them to be pretty smooth, I don't get any fatigue when using them.
1400176
Hi Michael, yes they work just fine and i like the sound a lot, but if you will treat them rough you will fnd sooner or later that they break down on the hinges, i guess that if i did not take them out to "band" practice they should have last a lot more that they didbest regards
759550
You can use them many times until they wear out. I have had no issue with multiple uses.
1681797
They are somewhat sturdy, if that has any meaning at all. The speakers themselves are held onto the headband with plastic hinges, nothing about it is metal aside from the screws, so they may not survive more than a few falls. The mic boom's hinge will wear out easily. The headphone itself does have a fair amount of clamping force, however it should be comfortable for extended use IF you don't wear glasses
2277189
I can't speak for others but I've used this pretty heavily since I got it about a month ago and it seems very strong. I can see where someone could break it though...the hinges and panels are from the same molded plastic so if you're very rough with it or bend it improperly it will definitely snap.
1384593
I bought mine around the same time and didn't have that problem. It's odd that you would receive both with hinge damage. As far as I know it has been fixed. Yes. I hope you get a better replacement.