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(More customer reviews)This is a gorgeous ice bucket. It is large and stylish. However, I cannot recommend it because of the lid. Unlike how it is portrayed in it's picture, the lid is actually attached to the bucket. You can't take it off. Instead, it pivots and swings up. The problem with this is that you cannot fill the bucket all the way up with ice because you have to leave a good amount of room at the top for the lid to swing on the insdide. And, because the lid is not removable, it gets in the way especially if you want to use this bucket as a champagne/wine cooler. Because when the lid is up, it cuts the top opening in half and you cannot remove a bottle from the narrow opening. Poor design flaw. I want a lid I can remove and put aside if I don't need it, rather than it sticking up in the way. You'll notice in OXO's main picture of this bucket on this site it is shown without the lid. Why? Because even they know (at least the photographer knows) the bucket will sell better looking that way. Hey OXO, that's the same look I wanted this bucket to have sitting on my bar!
Would it have killed OXO to put a knob or handle on the lid and let the consumer decide if they want the lid on or off? I swear sometimes I think manufacturers never bother actually testing out the things they design. If they had, surely they would have noticed how bad their lid idea was. Or they could have looked at every other ice bucket on the market and noticed theirs is the only one that has an attached lid. That should have been a clue to them that there are obvious merits to having a removable one.
To make matters worse, the lid is clear plastic. I don't understand why. First of all, it's an ice bucket! I think everyone knows ice is inside without needing to peek through a clear lid. Secondly, a metal lid will keep the temperature inside colder longer than than a plastic lid. That is why the bucket is made of metal, not plastic. Metal is a better conductor of heat and cold.
I wish I had noticed the lid before I purchased this bucket. I didn't pay close enough attention. I suppose I assumed it was a normal lid that came off like all the others, especially considering it is photographed that way! But as soon as I unpackaged this bucket, I took one good look at the lid and said, "Oh no!" Thankfully I bought the bucket from my local Bed Bath & Beyond making its return very easy. I am sorry I have to return it because this really is a nice looking bucket. However, I don't intend on spending $40 on an ice bucket to just sit there, look pretty, and receive compliments. That's my job as hostess :-). I need an ice bucket that is functional too.
Oh, well...my search for the perfect ice bucket continues.
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Oxo SteeL Ice Bucket and Ice Tongs with Tong HolderSleek lines, soft curves and brushed stainless steel bring function and style to the OXO Steel Ice Bucket and Ice Tongs Set. Featuring double wall construction, soft grip and brushed stainless steel, this Ice Bucket is durable, comfortable and elegant.The perfect centerpiece at any party and the ideal companion to the OXO Steel 7-piece Barware Set.
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