We bought this new FoodSaver to replace one that we have had for almost 25 + years. It still works just as good as the day we bought it but wanted to put it in our Travel Trailer.  This is one of the most valuable pieces of kitchen equipment one could have. Great product and I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to save money.  We also us the FoodSaver to seal important papers and if we go hiking we seal trail mix, dry clothes and any other things we want to protect. The bags are great and as good as the machine. We got the stand-up bags and I think they are one of the most innovative designs that FoodSaver has come up with.