Let me start by saying these boxes are WAY better than I expected! The first time I used one was for my best friend's bridesmaid proposal - I stuffed it with mini champagne bottles, jewelry and personalized notes. The 13.8x9x4.3" size was perfect, fitting everything while still looking elegant.

The assembly is foolproof - peel, stick, press. Done in 60 seconds flat! Unlike cheaper boxes I've tried, the adhesive actually holds (even when carrying heavy items). That glossy pink finish makes gifts look instantly more expensive - my friends thought I spent $50+ on each box!

Now the magnets... they're good but not perfect. About 1 in 5 boxes has weaker magnets (pro tip: flex the lid back and forth a few times to help them catch better). When fully loaded though? They stay shut like a dream. I've repurposed mine for shoe storage and the lid hasn't popped open once.

What surprised me most was how sturdy these are after multiple uses. My original bridesmaid boxes from last year? Still holding makeup brushes and hair accessories in my bathroom without collapsing. The book board construction can handle serious weight - I once stacked three full of books!

Watch out for shipping dings though - some corners arrived slightly crumpled for me too. But at this price point? For boxes this pretty that work as both gift packaging AND storage? Absolute steal. Just bought another set for holiday gifting!