I have been using this brand a very long time and this model does not vacuum well and you can open the seal very easily

I have resisted buying one of these for so long, then got fed up with freezer burn on meat. It was so easy to set up and wrapped up the meat like magic

I feel like the purchase price of the Food Saver is a great value and worth it. It pays for it self very quick when taking into consideration how much money is saved/not wasted when using the Food Saver to keep product from spoiling. The versatility of being able to use it to seal products that are ment to be refrigerated, frozen, and/or shelf stable goods. Then the fact that it can seal dry and/or wet stuff is the "icing on the cake".

For years I have debated if I would actually use a vacuum sealer, and when I happened to find this at a reduced price, I decided to give it a try. No matter how much you wrap food for the freezer, it always seems to get some freezer ice/burn after a certain point. I am so happy with this purchase! I have done meats, fruit for both freezer and refrigerator and so far it is doing what it advertises. I also bought the kit that allows you to seal lids on Mason jars (not from Sam's as you did not have it). Those adapters for both size lids are great as well. Of course that does NOT replace canning; strictly for storing only. Those provide an airtight fit and you do not need to use the lid rings. I also used the bags that were enclosed for food items, and that feature works as described. This item will be something I use very often, especially for items I get on sale and want to freeze. Very pleased with this!

The machine didn’t seal completely about 3 bags. I’m going to give it another try and decide then what to do

Purchased this as a gift to my son & daughter-in-law. I took it to them in North Carolina. While there, we used the FoodSaver to vacuum seal several bushels of fresh peas, butter beans & corn. It was quick & easy. I would highly recommend it.

So far it's been good. Better than the last one (different model) I got just over a year ago. Newer models don't seem to work as well as the earlier models.

So far it is working very well. It was nice getting the sample and variety of items to use, so it gives me a better understanding of what's available and which I like better.

This food saver is okay but the previous one was much better. This one has extra steps that make it more work. Unfortunately they no longer make the previous one. I find the snaps on the corners difficult to use.

This is an old product version which Food Saver no longer supports. It failed to work straight out of the box. A call to Food Saver customer service revealed there was nothing they could do to correct it - take it back where you got it. As a result, I will be making the 63 mile drive to the nearest Sam's Club to return it and the additional bags I purchased with it.