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Mainstays Bamboo Paper Plate Holder - Set of 4

2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars 196 ratings
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Shape Round
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Customers find that the plate holders hold plates well and are the perfect size to hold dessert plates. However, some customers have reported issues with the build quality, size, and value for money. They mention that the bamboo is cheap and flimsy, with a tendency over time to start coming apart. The weave and look are also disliked by some customers. There are mixed opinions on functionality and splinters.

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13 customers mention "Plate hold"10 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the plate holders. They hold plates well, including dessert plates. The holders are thick and can hold a lot of weight. Some find them acceptable, while others say they're too small.

"Hold paper plates well, and they fit well. Has tendency over time to start coming apart." Read more

"I like the bamboo plates holders. They're just a tad too small. Would have been nice to have somewhere to put your thumb other than the plate." Read more

"...Really, if you buy the heavy duty paper plates, these hold a lot more than you think.They do eventually unravel, but you'll get months out of them." Read more

"...bamboo paper plate holders are not easy to use over again as paper plates stick...." Read more

37 customers mention "Functionality"17 positive20 negative

Customers have different views on the product's functionality. Some find it practical and handy to have around when grilling or just needing extra plates. Others report issues like plates falling out or not staying in place, making them unusable.

"...Completely useless. The quality is also inferior with many broken shoots sticking out, making it uncomfortable to hold or to place on the lap. --..." Read more

"...Work great for that." Read more

"...these Mainstays plate holders which I am also attaching pics of are FAR INFERIOR. I hope I can find a better plate holder elsewhere...." Read more

"...Need larger holder. They're nice." Read more

9 customers mention "Splinters"3 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plate holders. Some say they don't splinter too much, while others mention getting bamboo slivers when inserting paper plates. The holders are poorly constructed with many bamboo parts sticking out that customers had to trim off.

"VERY prickly to hold and I literally got a splinter trying to insert paper plates...." Read more

"Excellent plate holders, as the current run of bamboo, rattan, and reed plate holders go." Read more

"...that if you are not careful when plating or eating, you will get bamboo slivers...." Read more

"...Instead they were poorly constructed with lots of bamboo parts sticking out that I had to trim off...." Read more

78 customers mention "Build quality"17 positive61 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the build quality of the kitchen product. They mention it's cheap, flimsy, and has a tendency over time to start coming apart. The bamboo wires fall apart and unraveling, and some of the plates are poorly made.

"...Completely useless. The quality is also inferior with many broken shoots sticking out, making it uncomfortable to hold or to place on the lap. --..." Read more

"These were expensive and very poorly made and a bit flimsy -- they don't hold paper plates completely flat -- we had an old set that was woven much..." Read more

"...They are starting to fray after a few uses but they do the job...." Read more

"I have had paper plate holders before......but these fit great and are sturdy. Most don't fit the plate. These are the correct size for a paper plate" Read more

59 customers mention "Size"6 positive53 negative

Customers are unhappy with the size of the product. They mention it's too small for their paper plates, has an irregular size, and is not as wide as expected. Some say it doesn't fit any paper plate at all.

"These will hold only the most basic of paper plates...." Read more

"...Standard paper plates don’t fit inside the outer ring but I don’t need them to...." Read more

"...They are too small for the paper plates I use, and they are so poorly constructed. I wish I had read the reviews before I purchased them...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that they're a bit small for the size of plates we use -- the edges of the plates hang over the outer rims of the plate holders...." Read more

28 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive24 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the product's value for money. They mention it has rough ends that poke and snag clothes, and is a waste of money.

"These were expensive and very poorly made and a bit flimsy -- they don't hold paper plates completely flat -- we had an old set that was woven much..." Read more

"...Would not recommend this product to anyone. Certainly not worth the money." Read more

"Cheap cheap cheap" Read more

"...WHAT ABSOLUTE JUNK." Read more

8 customers mention "Weave"0 positive8 negative

Customers dislike the weave. They say it's loosely woven, poorly constructed, and flimsy. The bamboo is not nicely woven in and sticks out. It's a poor substitute for evenly woven, more structurally strong bamboo plates. The straw weave is very loose, with many loose fibers poking out everywhere.

"...These are a poor substitute for the evenly woven, more structurally strong bamboo plate holders that we used to have...." Read more

"...between the FOX POINT and the MAINSTAYS as they are both loosely woven and very poorly constructed." Read more

"The straw on the bottom is not perfect.... But for what they are. ....... hard to find item retail." Read more

"Sloppy weave, loose strips, good enough for just me. wouldn't want to share with friends or relatives." Read more

4 customers mention "Look"0 positive4 negative

Customers dislike the appearance of the kitchen product. They say it looks cheap and poorly made.

"So these plate holders arrived and they look just as awful as their cheaper competitor the FOX POINT plate holder...." Read more

"...They aren't fancy, but they will do the trick!" Read more

"They are cheap looking and poorly made." Read more

"Not as good as it looks...." Read more

Not the best out there, not dourable!
3 out of 5 stars
Not the best out there, not dourable!
These are the cheap flimsy ones! There are some really nice plate holders out there and then there are the not so nice, these are the not so nice. They are flimsy and won't last long. They do the job so 3 stars it is, but quality and durability take it down. Not to mention they don't even have flat bottoms, they are roundish!
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Way too small, inferior quality
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017
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    These will hold only the most basic of paper plates. From the dimensions, I realized that a higher-end plate would have a certain amount of overhang but didn't consider that a problem. HOWEVER, the higher-end plates will not even SEAT within these holders. Completely useless. The quality is also inferior with many broken shoots sticking out, making it uncomfortable to hold or to place on the lap. -- Returning.
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  • Dave Straley
    5.0 out of 5 stars but these fit great and are sturdy
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018
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    I have had paper plate holders before......but these fit great and are sturdy. Most don't fit the plate. These are the correct size for a paper plate
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  • Susan Reich
    2.0 out of 5 stars ... had an old set that was woven much more nicely for a much better price
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2015
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    These were expensive and very poorly made and a bit flimsy -- they don't hold paper plates completely flat -- we had an old set that was woven much more nicely for a much better price, but I can't find any good one anymore. These are a poor substitute for the evenly woven, more structurally strong bamboo plate holders that we used to have. I just don't they are made anymore.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Christiana T
    3.0 out of 5 stars They perform
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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    You get what you pay for. :) They are starting to fray after a few uses but they do the job. Standard paper plates don’t fit inside the outer ring but I don’t need them to. We just need something underneath to give the paper plate support since we usually eat in the living room while holding the plate rather than setting it on a table.
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  • Kay Thompson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bamboo Paper Plate Holders
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
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    Hold paper plates well, and they fit well. Has tendency over time to start coming apart.
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  • SLG2
    1.0 out of 5 stars WOW really CHEESY product!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    So these plate holders arrived and they look just as awful as their cheaper competitor the FOX POINT plate holder.
    I am attaching pictures of my current plate holders that I am down to two of, and these Mainstays plate holders which I am also attaching pics of are FAR INFERIOR.
    I hope I can find a better plate holder elsewhere. I see no reason for the price difference between the FOX POINT and the MAINSTAYS as they are both loosely woven and very poorly constructed.
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  • MamaB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Use for so much more than paper plates!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    I really liked these Plate holders over other brands that I have purchased. I stay away from the ones from $$ stores. I don't just use these for paper plates; mostly I use these to place my dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and cups on before placing in the microwave. No matter if I am simply reheating or actually cooking in the microwave I use these holders. I use them with ceramic, glass, plastic, & paper (including paper towels). The holder allows me to remove from microwave faster, easier, and I think more safely than grabbing the pot holders. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do not try to use the plastic paper plate holders in this manner...you will still need to use pot holders if you do! The straw is what keeps the heat away from your hands.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • C. Turner
    1.0 out of 5 stars Do not purchase these - won't last!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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    I had my previous plate holder for over 30 years, I will be surprised if these last a year! They are too small for the paper plates I use, and they are so poorly constructed. I wish I had read the reviews before I purchased them. Now I'm going to have to hunt for a better quality one, probably pay more, and am just going to toss these away. So sad that companies don't care about quality any more.
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