Very pleased with these. They look good; after considering the options I strongly believe that stainless steel is the way to go for kitchen jars - it's as long-lasting as ceramic, but won't shatter, and with the clear glass lids, it matches the main advantage of glass jars, namely, they allow you to see what's inside. Even better, the appearance matches up perfectly with the stainless steel kitchen appliances that are preferred in modern kitchens. Most important advantage is that the seal is excellent. My only complaint is that the steel is a little thin; I expected a thicker grade of steel that would be more resistant to dents. But for an object that spends its working lifetime motionless on the kitchen counter this is probably ok. All things considered, these are probably the best kitchen jars on the market today; you should get them and reward this vendor for actually thinking seriously about what this product really requires, and delivering it.