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Posted: June 18 2007 at 9:27pm | IP Logged Quote Matilda
My mom was talking about one of these machines because it supposedly helps food last longer in storage. I had never heard of one. Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) to offer. Do they really work? Are they worth the cost?

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Posted: June 18 2007 at 9:29pm | IP Logged Quote Red Cardigan
My mother-in-law used one for years, Matilda, and loved it! Let me know if you want me to ask her about it.
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Posted: June 18 2007 at 11:23pm | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo
I'm on my second. I really like it, and wish I used it more. Really helps with freezer burn, too.

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I just bought one at a garage sale for $10. I know several people who have them and they all say well worth the money.

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I received one as a gift several years ago. I love it! I use it for food, of course, but there are other things, too. I "shrink wrap" books for shipping when I need to really protect them. I use it to ship things to my men in Iraq to keep things fresh and sand free. (I could use ziplocs, but it helps make some things smaller so I can fit more in one box.)

My friends gave me the Kenmore sealer and I've been quite happy with it.

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Posted: June 19 2007 at 10:11am | IP Logged Quote Matilda
My mom was looking at the Kenmore one but would like to know if anyone can recommend any other brands? Are they all about the same? Are there different features she should consider?

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Posted: June 19 2007 at 11:19am | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo
I like the foodsaver brand. I think this is the one I have. One feature I like is that I can vacuum seal things in mason jars--there's a lid attachment. Very handy in the pantry!

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