We are on our 3rd FoodSaver. Have purchased many of these for wedding or Christmas gifts for others. We live in a small town, have to travel 45 miles to bigger city. We buy a lot of food in bulk for that reason. Even frozen veggies, We break them down into smaller portions and use Food Saver bags. When I make taco meat, I make double and freeze for next time. During holidays we buy several turkeys and put them in Food Saver bags. Best money saver we have purchased over the last 29 years of marriage.