Couldn’t get trays apart to use

I received trays but no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t pry them apart to use. I finally after using first tools to loosen them and squeezing them to try and wiggle them free they finally came apart. Not worth struggling to get them apart if you have any hand issues.
Once apart I was able to use them for my workspace sorting pens, pins etc and sturdy enough to hold small items like socks. Helpful for small organizing areas but since so difficult in onset taking the 3 stacking trays apart I wouldn’t buy this item.