Easy Wheels Shopping Cart Mini-A, Black

Having moved into an apt. for the first time ever, my mom (75) needed some form of package transport from the parking spot to her apt. At the suggestion of the apt. manager, I purchased the "Easy Wheels/Mini". It is perfect - with the exception of the smell, which others noted (also why I removed one star...It hit me as I opened the box, and still smells up the car when left in overnight; living in a warmer climate doesn't help with that, either. I thought I might have solved the problem by wiping the wheels and non-metal parts w/ alcohol at the "git-go", but didn't help for long.) NONETHELESS...the "mini" is plenty big for what my mom needs - the large size is just TOO big. The construction seems to be sturdy enough and we have hauled a cart full of groceries and rather heavy boxes on top w/ no problem; just tilt back and use the rear wheels and you're good to go. The cart pushes or pulls easily and folds/stores quite well - fits nicely behind a door or lays flat in her little SUV. Assembly was easy enough - didn't really need any tools; I do intend to keep an eye on the cotter pins and replace if necessary - they were quite malleable, so concerned re: wear/tear. [NOTE: if you order the liner for this cart, it is nice, inexpensive, and folds over to velcro shut - BUT it is a large one; this is an advantage, though if you have "stuff" piled high - you can just pull the liner over it all and it stays in place.] Overall - worth the $$$. [I confess, I ordered this one at a reduced price (a little over $20), probably because it had been returned - just to see if this was what would work. I might go for another brand if I were paying full price. READ THE REVIEWS!]

I already owned a larger cart I'd bought years ago, but wanted something small I could easily take on the bus. This cart fit the bill.The only assembly was putting on the wheels. The instructions call for pliers and a hammer, but I didn't need the hammer and don't see where one would be needed.When I took it on its trial run to the health food store, it was easy to take onto the bus. In fact, folded up, I was able to carry the cart like a shoulder purse, as the handle fits right over my shoulder. Once in the store, at first I worried where I'd put it while I used store cart. It took up too much space to put it in store cart. But then I realized it perfectly fit in the rack beneath the store cart's basket. So with the Mini-A cart out of the way until I needed it, shopping was a breeze.One reviewer had said the cart is hard to turn. This is true of the majority of these kinds of carts, so I don't hold that against this Mini-A cart. As I'm used to my bigger cart, this one actually was easier to turn: I can "pop a wheelie" and let the back wheels steer, while front wheels are lifted off the ground.Two minor issues I do have (obviously because it's made in China) is the black handle grip is very light plastic and moves up and down on the handle while it's being steered. I think some black tape on each end of the grip would hold it in place. Also, the night I put this together, I noticed a very strong...I don't know...paint?? smell coming from it. I've had it awhile now, so the smell is diminishing. (As I live in a studio, it's not far from my sofa bed, so I can't help noticing it.)Other than that, it's a really good cart.

I really love this cart. It's not too big and unwieldy for me to cart around, but it holds several bags of groceries, which is all I needed. It was easy to put together. I think the instructions require a hammer so you can bang down the sides of the cotter pins, but they bend down easily without one.There are other choices for this cart than to have your order fulfilled by Amazon. If you read the reviews (this specific set and other sets of reviews) you'll see that very often, the cart comes with parts missing. In my case, both axles were missing. If your order is fulfilled by Amazon, your only choice is to return the cart for a refund or return it for a replacement-- either way, you're schlepping a box that is 40" x 22" x 16" back to the post office. The box isn't heavy but it's very awkward to try to carry.I called Narita Trading Company to buy the axles (rather than try to get the cart mailed back to Amazon) and because I called within a week of ordering the cart, and was able to scan and send them my invoice, they sent me the axles for free. It did take about a month to get them, but I appreciate them sending them for free when I didn't order the cart directly from them.

I like the Easy Wheels shopping carts and I have used it for many years. It is dependable most of all!

I needed a cart about this size to help with a chore in the yard. I simply line the basket with a bag and proceed to do the work. I know that's not what the cart is intended for, but it definitely suits my needs at a price I can afford.

When this sweet, mini Easy Wheels cart arrived it was missing one of the axles. I truly think it was lost in transit, but I emailed the company expecting the usual run-around. Narita Trading Company immediately began a process to send the missing part requesting only proof that I had purchased it at Amazon. They were as good as their word, and they expedited the mailing of the needed part.It was well worth the wait for the cart! It is just the right size, folds to fit in my car, and is sturdy beyond imagination. Directions are clear, and I was able to assemble the cart myself. I plan to order another to keep in my office to I can transport heavy files and books from one place to another. I've had lots of "laundry" carts in the past, but the Easy Wheels brand is the absolute best! Buy one because you'll find all kinds of uses for it.