They sent me some free samples to check out, and I went around my shoebox stash and saw what would fit in various ones of them to give you some ideas of size and what can fit. Some do require pretty big lots to order, so may be better for big packing parties, but then if you were just doing a few, you probably could just save some for yourself or with friends. Some, though, are in lots as low as 12, which would be great for doing a few boxes.
By the way, while we can't send medicines in shoeboxes, OCC has said the medicine bottles are fine to use if they've been cleaned out, and these would never have been used! I would probably mark over anything that said something medical though.
These are your basic medicine bottles, and they come with lids sold separately. These are the ones that would really probably work best if you're doing a big packing party as they come in large cases. The lids aren't child resistant which I think is probably actually nice as we're sending them to children-Haha! The lids do seem to snap on quite well! (Note, in the photo above, those are smaller Jacks set from Kipp Brothers, and mini thread spools from a sewing kit) Here they are listed from smallest to largest:
Bottles with out lids:
- (Not pictured) Pharmacy Vials, Omega, Amber 11 DR (RXOA11) $47.12 / Case of 450
- Pharmacy Vials, Omega, Amber 13 DR (RXOA13) $49.60 / Case of 420
- Pharmacy Vials, Omega, Amber 16 DR (RXOA16) $53.32 / Case of 335
- Pharmacy Vials, Omega, Amber 30 DR (RXOA30) $33.48 / Case of 190
- Pharmacy Vials, Omega, Amber 40 DR (RXOA40) $34.72 / Case of 125
- Pharmacy Vials, Omega, Amber 60 DR (RXOA60) $40.92 / Case of 85
- Cap for Pharmacy Vials, Omega, 11, 13, 16 DR (RXOSC11) $60.76 / Case of 900
- Cap for Pharmacy Vials, Omega, 30, 40, 60 DR (RXOSC30) $60.76 / Case of 420
This option comes in three different colors and come with caps. The caps are reversible one way is child resistant and normal screw in lid. The child resistant side is not too hard to open, but I'm not sure the recipients would be familiar with that concept. Also, if you use them that way be sure not over-fill it; I did that and had to have my Dad force the lid off-haha! The normal screw side is pretty easy to get off-just be aware it screws INTO the bottle, so takes up a little space at the top. I know some people like to use the open part of the top to make pin cushions. (Note: these are mini sewing kit spools of thread)
- Strata Prescription Pill Vials, C Style - Amber 16 DR (RXSA16) $59.21 / Case of 260
- Strata Prescription Pill Vials, C Style - Green 16 DR (RXSG16) $61.94 / Case of 260
- Strata Prescription Pill Vials, C Style - Blue 16 DR (RXSB16) $61.94 / Case of 260
This are probably my favorite bottles-really nice and sturdy!! They have nice screw on lids. I was especially excited when I saw the Lego type set I'd bought on clearance fit so well in the large one to make a Wow item!
- Pharmacy Ointment Jars, 1 OZ (RXJ1) $9.92 / Case of 12
- Pharmacy Ointment Jars, 2 OZ (RXJ2) $11.16 / Case of 12
- Pharmacy Ointment Jars, 4 OZ. (RXJ4) $18.60 / Case of 12
- Pharmacy Ointment Jars, 8 OZ (RXJ8) $21.08 / Case of 12
- Pharmacy Ointment Jars, 16 OZ (RXJ16) $23.56 / Case of 12
These next two aren't exactly "Bottles" but are also fun to pack things in-and these are something you probably can't get from a friend-denture cases! There are two different styles:
These Ortho Boxes - Denture, Assorted Colors (OB-2000) $6.89 / Box of 12 are the cheaper, and smaller option. They do have small draining holes in them. The hinge is just a thin strip of plastic, so I'm not real sure how long it will last. But I really had fun making different little kits with them and come in a fun assortment of colors! They have a nice snapping close.
This is a larger/deeper option: Ortho Boxes - Denture, Assorted Colors (OB-1000) $8.05 / Box of 12 These also come in an assortment of colors. They don't have any drainage holes in them (as they're designed for soaking/cleaning dentures). Their hinges are loops of plastic, and seem sturdier than did the flatter ones. They seem to seal closed pretty well, and have little "legs" on the bottom.
Finally, here's a photo of them with a yard stick for scale:
I hope this review helps someone...if you have any further questions, please just ask and you may want to check out the rest of my MD Supplies & Services Reviews for items appropriate for packing in Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
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