*NOTE* The item I received is slightly different than what is depicted in the stock photo and item description. It is also available on Amazon: Prepsolutions by Progressive International Combine Multi Spice Grinder, Gray.
Item description on this page (what I was supposed to get): 3/4 cup capacity, measures up to 2 tablespoons, adjustable 3 grind settings, clear acrylic body throughout with colored top w/ slide door for filling.
Item I received: 1/4 cup capacity (1/3 at most), measures up to 1 tablespoon, adjustable grind setting (there are no instructions to explain how to adjust - I found there is a white plastic bit underneath the grinder that you can twist manually to make the grind finer or coarser; you should see it move up or down a screw), clear acrylic body with colored band around middle where grinder is and colored rubber top that simply pops on and off.
That said, the grinder with measuring catching bin at the bottom is quite nice. I took out all my teaspoons and tablespoons and measured the ground pepper I made according to the lines on the measuring bin, and all were quite accurate. The measuring bin has markings for 1/4, 1/2, 1 teaspoon, and 1/2, 1 tablespoon. I would have no problem trusting it when cooking. Having the measuring bin at the bottom is nice since it allows me to measure without trying to land everything on a spoon (where most of what I grind from the traditional grinder falls not on the measuring spoon) and/or doesn't make me dirty another dish into which I would grind the spice first and then measure out of later with a spoon. I also like that I can keep any leftover ground spice to use later in the bin. One thing you might keep in mind is the rubber top does not require a lot of force to come off, so when you're tilting the whole mill to empty out spices from the bottom bin, the weight of the contents at the top of the mill might press against the rubber top and make it susceptible to coming off. Just keep an eye on it as you tilt. Also, keep an eye on the end of the catching bin that has the open hole for the spice to exit, or you might end up with a lap-full/floor pile of ground pepper as I did. The hourglass shape of the mill was very comfortable to hold. The bottom measuring bin is completely removeable, so you can also just use the grinder to drop spices directly over food as you would any other mill.
This is a good grinder that does what it's supposed to do.
*EDIT* It looks like Amazon has fixed stock photos and description to accurately depict the item being sent
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Prepsolutions by Progressive International Combine Multi Spice GrinderProduct Description: Prepsolutions by Progressive International is a unique product line of kitchen food-prep focused products, for use with salt, pepper, herbs and spices. Prepsolutions is different from traditional tabletop mills in that the focus is food preparation. Each mill and grinder is unfilled offering both versatility and customization. The ceramic grinding mechanism won't rust or corrode and is harder than carbon steel. Prepsolutions features include large capacity, high output, easy filling, easy adjustment of grind mechanism, less mess, ergonomic design and a modern and clean aesthetic. The Prepsolutions Combine multi spice grinder includes a removable base that catches, measures and dispenses accurate amounts of herbs and spices up to 1 tablespoon. Simply add your favorite combination of dried spices to the top portion and grind to release more flavor. The Combine has a fully adjustable, non corrosive, ceramic grind mechanism. It's simple design features a gray storage lid, clear acrylic top and bottom and gray center hiding the grind mechanism. The design allows for measuring and dispensing at the bottom of the grinder and storage of spices on the top. The Combine multi spice grinder has a 1/4-cup capacity.
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I didn't buy this thing to grate nutmegs, as I inherited two old-fashioned nutmeg graters from my grandmother. I needed to grate ginger, and this clearly says it will. Well, it won't. In fact, it's just about worthless for that purpose. It makes a nearly unusable mess out of the ginger root, which of course is a somewhat juicy, quite fibrous affair. Then you need a special, dedicated brush to get the nearly unusable mess off the dang thing. Very little of the mess came through to the backside where it could have been scooped off. Instead it all entwined with the teeth on the front.