Au contrair ( thats french, a little of the language of romance for valentine's day <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />) but you do get bragging rights. These things were nearly impossible to find when microwaves eliminated the metal lunchboxes. If your new unit has the loose pot flange to lid fit, I am afraid making a watertight seal is very difficult. It is supposed to be loose to let excess steam escape. I tried tape, various rubber flanges and silicone. They all failed and compromised the cooking utility . I've gone to simply bagging the items internally I stash in mine. Now give us a field review.