Opinions of vac sealer

[Scrapmanson]

I was looking at Costco and they have the food saver v3800, wondering what you guys think of it? I don't want to brake the bank for one unless it's really necessary...... Thanks!

[muebe]

I have had mine for several years with no problems. It does waste a little more bag when sealing due to it's automatic design. It is a good sealer for the price and Costco offers a good extra bag selection with it. I am currently using Weston bags with it. I got the bags for a great deal on Amazon.

If you find that you are not happy with something Costco will take it back no questions asked. But I think you will like it.

[LostArrow]

I have one & works well
My daughter has a 3200 series which is not automatic , it's easier to use !
If I had to do it over I'd get a 3200 series

[CDN Smoker]

I have the FoodSaver® V3840.

I am currently using Weston bags along with everyone else. Folks around here will let you know when to buy.

For regular vacuum sealing you will like it. Now if you want to do the dry aged beef with it, look for Muebe's post for tips and tricks.

CDN

[Jaxon]

We are on our 2nd Vac-Seal...who knows what model - it is white if that helps.

Deb doesn't want to be without it.  I like it for freezing left over meat and such.  I also vac-seal rubs for use later.  Vac-canisters came with it so we can marinade under vacuum - that's a plus.

I can tell you we didn't break the bank - I wouldn't do that on a vac-sealer...a smoker, maybe, but not a vac-sealer.

[TMB]

I know of a bunch of folks who own Food Savers and I own one.  Just to give you an idea of how reliable it is, I vacuumed sealed at least 75 of my 100 butts that I have cooked in infrared + many ears of corn and it keeps ask what else can I seal for you!

Buy it, it's worth every penny