This little machine just needs a bit more power. It has decent features but there are some issues with it. The bag cutter is nice to get an even slice but after a few cuts it seemed to dull. When you close the sealer it feels like it’s going to break. It’s not a simple push to close. You have to give it some elbow grease. The problem I have when closing is making sure the bags are placed correctly when closing and it’s hard to do with this type of closure. I have a problem getting enough air out of my bags to even get to the point of sealing. I have pictures that show the air still in the sealed bags. It just needs a bit more power. My kids loved the mode of just sealing. They sealed every open bag of chips in the pantry. I think this would be a great little sealer if the closure was different and if it had a bit more suction.