As stated in other reviews, it is very unfortunate that the support was not provided for 16 pods (The standard of Tassimo package) but 12 (Nay 13). The swivel stand is stable (There is a slight slip surface below). For those who, like me, appreciate Chai Latte (or other pods double thick), it will not be possible to get them out from below (But it is still possible from the top, of course).