This is my first foodsaver an i haven't had it very long but i have already used it many times. It was very easy to use and I love the built in handheld sealer it is also easy to use. I use it for zipper bags and containers but you can also use it for canisters, jar sealers, bottle stoppers, and quick marinators. There's only one thing that could be better an that is when making a foodsaver bag you have to make the bags a lot bigger then you need or you will not be able to vacuum seal the bags. So having to make the bags bigger you are wasting a lot of your bag material that's my only issue.