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To think this is over priced?? Thermos Stainless King Food Flask
goodtimesahead · 21/11/2019 00:38
So my dd said she would like one of these flasks for school.
I have checked out the pride o t's around £20 for a flask 
I'm guessing they are great but even do that's a lot!
Any idea where on earth I can get the same flask (wide at top) for a better price?
managedmis · 21/11/2019 01:13
www.thermos.com/genuine-thermos-brand-stainless-king-vacuum-insulated-stainless-steel-food-jar-with-spoon-16oz.html
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Got DS this one, was shocked at the price but TBF it's really well made, a little funky fold up spoon etc. Keeps stuff hot too.
MummyWhyIsOurFamilyShit · 21/11/2019 07:27
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VolcanionSteamArtillery · 21/11/2019 07:30
Thermos anything are noticeably better at keeping stuff hot/cold than any other brand. They are better quality and last longer.
Ebay have the 450ml here for £11.99 and amazon do sometimes reduce the large by a couple of quid
Often they are less bulky than a comparitive product too.
MelissaCortezsPastry · 21/11/2019 07:36
I did a lot of research into this recently as Ds started sixth form and the food is very expensive compared to school dinners he was having.
I watched YouTube videos etc for reviews and we bought the one your DD wants. Saved us a fortune in paying out for lunches. Ds has had hot pulled pork left overs to put on a brioche roll, filled pasta and a tomato sauce, chicken curry, again left overs. Keeps food very hot if you fill it with boiling water first and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Stanley is also a great make of flask. I also use a Thermos King so I know it does a good job. Smaller ones are good as you can fill it full and it retains the heat better.
MummyWhyIsOurFamilyShit · 21/11/2019 08:32
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Nuttyaboutnutella · 21/11/2019 08:34
We have one and definitely worth the price! I've bought ones in the past and food went cold. I used to work as a community carer so had to eat in my car. It was lovely when I bought my Thermos flask and actually had a hot lunch in the middle of winter!
noodlenosefraggle · 21/11/2019 09:36
Both my DS's have food in cheaper food flasks because I was shocked at the price of thermos. Both moan about it going cold. We had to throw a full one away because it vacuumed shut and no one could open it! I might have to bite the bullet and get them!
bsc · 21/11/2019 09:37
We have two, had them for at least 8 years, both get used every school day- I have porridge in mine, DD has got lunch. They are still in fantastic condition, and despite my misgivings at spending £22 on each at the time, they have saved us many many times their cost over the years.
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