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Vacuum Sealer: Ziploc

Z_Eggineer
Z_Eggineer Posts: 576
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Comrades,

I have been looking at getting sous vide for christmas, so will also need a vacuum sealer.  I am very hesistant to spend over $100 I may/may not use extensively.  Lately, I have seen ziploc brand popping up everywhere.  It looks cheaper than FoodSaver and better (based on ratings) of other home-use competitors.  I do not want one I would keep on counter.

Does anyone have any experience or advice on this?  Anything appreciated.

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-V151-Vacuum-Sealer-System/dp/B00AIACGWM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384895789&sr=8-2&keywords=ziploc+vacuum+sealer

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    I think foodsaver also has some models that under $100, and well-reviewed on Amazon. I have used the ziploc vacuum bags with my foodsaver.

    Had to laugh when the description said that it can crush a can... your food won't stand a chance!

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    If you google foodsaver service depots you can sometimes get refurbished units for half price or less. Full warranty

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • tmac3304
    tmac3304 Posts: 17

    I have the Ziploc brand VS and I am not a fan of it. Its pretty weak and does not vacuum the air out very well. When I seal the bags, I always do a double seal but often times pull them out of the freezer with air leaks.

     

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    If you are a Costco member, they have a great buy on the new 4800 series. $120 as I recall. 
    http://www.costco.com/FoodSaver®-4880-2-in-1-System.product.100071662.html

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  • Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic
    Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic Posts: 700
    Skiddymarker said:
    If you are a Costco member, they have a great buy on the new 4800 series. $120 as I recall. 
    http://www.costco.com/FoodSaver®-4880-2-in-1-System.product.100071662.html

    I had the same one picked out at Sams too..I think it was $130 there..
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  • Dredger
    Dredger Posts: 1,468
    Even if you're not a member of Costco, you can still buy online. You will pay 5% more, but the price is usually lower than anywhere else. I bought an Aerogarden that was $100.00 off regular price. Such a deal and we joined a week later after going in and looking around the store.
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  • ringkingpin
    ringkingpin Posts: 260
    Just some food for thought, for sous vide, you can also use normal ziplock bags and "pack" them by displacing air by submerging the bag in the water and then sealing up before the seal goes under water. 

    I have a food saver and there are times, when it drives me nuts,mostly when I'm doing big runs of packing and the pump starts to overheat or there is some liquid that has gotten into the machine.  
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