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aspenextreme03

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Vacuum sealer recommendations
« on: March 04, 2015, 09:24:57 PM »
Been looking around the last couple if days for a very basic vacuum sealer. I would like to spend under $120 if possible. I plan to sealer smoked cheese and some leftovers from my new smoker. With that being said i am good with something with no frills if it works and reliable. Thanks

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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2015, 10:15:00 PM »
I got a FoodSaver model which I think works great for me. It was $150 though so outside your price range...
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2015, 10:22:01 PM »
Which model??
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2015, 10:56:57 PM »
V4800... got it at Sam's club.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2015, 11:22:11 PM »
Vacmaster 260 at Webstaurant.com w/shipping 150.  Not sure if still at that price, but a nice unit at a great price.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2015, 11:30:40 PM »
Interesting as i was originally thinking about the 260. It seems nice but i might use it sparingly and dont know if that unit would be overkill. I can wait a month to get it if it really is worth it.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2015, 12:11:29 AM »
If my Food Saver ever dies (had it for 8 years) I will most likely get a 260 unless I somehow have the money for a chamber sealer.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2015, 08:01:14 AM »
Can be a good item on Craigslist. Seems people buy them and don't use them.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2015, 09:55:14 PM »
Costco has foodsaver 2100 for 59.00. does everything you need.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2015, 11:18:50 PM »
In the store?  I looked online and it was sold out.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2015, 12:35:51 AM »
They had them in my store yesterday. A bug huge pallet full of them.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2015, 09:05:26 AM »
Sam's had the FoodSaver 4800 for $150 over the weekend. How often do you need to buy replacement bags? The replacement bags next to it was $40.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2015, 11:17:15 AM »
Costco has a similar box that goes on sale for $34.99 several times a year. Every time they come on sale, I usually end up buying one and I haven't run out yet.

But, even at $39.99 it is a better deal than you can get if you buy the rolls individually.
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2015, 11:30:37 AM »
The cheaper units have longer recovery periods between seals and when you have a lot of meat to put up, it can really piss you off.  Pay a more and get the work done without having to take breaks between every bag. 
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Re: Vacuum sealer recommendations
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2015, 11:48:24 AM »
If you buy junk, understand its a short term solution.  I have a Weston 2300 that is pricey (got mine for &350 on sale (I think)). Im very happy with it.  My brother has a Vacmaster 260 (which can be had for $150).  It is very nice and industrial.  I would recommend the 260 & think it will be a one time purchase and should be able to handle anything you throw it.  Good deal for $150! The foodsavers arent what they use to be.
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