I would buy from one of the places on the top thirty list at garden watchdog.

https://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/top.php#b

I would choose the source on that list that is geographically closest to you—shorter shipping means better condition. Type of bulb is going to matter as well. You need to choose a bulb that is suited for your gardening zone, soil type, etc. Also, some bulbs are just better at reproducing themselves in the garden than others, Tulips generally don’t last long as daffodils, etc.

I bought ours at a restaurant supply shop about 15 years ago. Cheaper for more dishes than Pottery Barn and they remain in regular use and excellent condition.

I put a combination lock on one of my house doors. The mail box key lives in a bowl in the house. The only key I carry is my car key. Less keys to carry, less keys to lose.

I don’t know how old your kids are, but mine lost lids so I found the planet box lunch boxes to be the best solution for us. Easy enough for even a preschooler to open, can’t lose the lid, completely stainless steel. Our oldest used his from first grade through seventh daily and it still looks brand new.

Plastics, especially plastic lids.

Fine China unless it is labeled okay in the dishwasher.