When I bought my second FoodSave  due to no gasket available, a shopper advised me NOT to buy it  stating  repair parts are  NOT AVAILABLE..  I did not listen.  When it failed to vacuum the gasket was not available.   I bought a THIRD FoodSaver two years ago and now  no gasket is available.  If  you don't believe me read the reviews at least the ones they want you to read.