We had this product years ago and sadly wore it out. It was several years before we decided to get another one, why I'm not sure, but after we broke down and bought this newest one we can't do without it.

If the bags were big enough I'd put my kids in them to help their allergies :) but on a serious note, we always buy in bulk and alot of it was being thrown away due to staleness, mold, deterioration, with the Foodsaver, we haven't had that problem, so the cost of it has been recouped just in our food bill!

Would love it if it came with more canisters, they are great for everything! and in the long...