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Vacuum sealers for food - money-saving or not?

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  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,242 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the existing thread to give you more ideas ;)

    Penny. x
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  • Crisp_£_note
    Crisp_£_note Posts: 1,525 Forumite
    Hi

    Does anyone use one of those Vac n seal food machines that they are selling on the shopping channels recently?

    If so are they useful and worth buying?

    We were given one from Freecycle once but the vacuum bit didnt work and we are really wanting to replace it but want to know if theres anything cheaper? It would be used often as I like to make smaller portions to freeze when buying large meat packs on offer or portioned home made quick meals and soup which I freeze ready to grab and leftover takeaways when having a night off from cooking Also for stuff like cheese etc

    Thanks

    :)
    Failure is only someone elses judgement.
     Without change there would be no butterflies.
     If its important to you, you'll find a way - if not, you'll find an excuse ! ~ Easy to say when you take money out of the equation!
  • bakerp
    bakerp Posts: 102 Forumite
    Hi there i have one jml and use it all the time it keeps things fresh stops freezer burn and i even bulk make curry and pop it in bags to reheat in water.Very good bit of kit imo.Heather:)
  • Crisp_£_note
    Crisp_£_note Posts: 1,525 Forumite
    bakerp wrote: »
    Hi there i have one jml and use it all the time it keeps things fresh stops freezer burn and i even bulk make curry and pop it in bags to reheat in water.Very good bit of kit imo.Heather:)


    Thanks, thats what I thought but they are quite epensive but I think worth it, trouble is I cannot afford £40 in one go from JML and they dont seem much cheaper on Amazon or Ebay either :(
    Failure is only someone elses judgement.
     Without change there would be no butterflies.
     If its important to you, you'll find a way - if not, you'll find an excuse ! ~ Easy to say when you take money out of the equation!
  • Crisp_£_note
    Crisp_£_note Posts: 1,525 Forumite
    edited 27 January 2010 at 12:26PM
    :) As hubby treated me to a Magic Bullet I wanted I have treated myself to the food sealer from JML website as I have a feeling there might be lots of leftovers as I have a habit of over estimating, so no more food waste this way!

    I realise I said above I couldn't afford one but JML offers handy pay so I have used this option as I can afford it.

    Thanks everyone

    :beer:
    Failure is only someone elses judgement.
     Without change there would be no butterflies.
     If its important to you, you'll find a way - if not, you'll find an excuse ! ~ Easy to say when you take money out of the equation!
  • wssla00
    wssla00 Posts: 1,875 Forumite
    I have one but rarely use it TBH. Its hiding in a cupboard as its a bit fiddly. It does its job well though
    Feb GC: £200 Spent: £190.79
  • Crisp_£_note
    Crisp_£_note Posts: 1,525 Forumite
    wssla00 wrote: »
    I have one but rarely use it TBH. Its hiding in a cupboard as its a bit fiddly. It does its job well though


    :eek: Shame you hadnt said earlier I would have paid the P & P for you to send it to me! ;)

    Never mind why not sell it on ebay and buy something of more use if its just taking up space?

    :)
    Failure is only someone elses judgement.
     Without change there would be no butterflies.
     If its important to you, you'll find a way - if not, you'll find an excuse ! ~ Easy to say when you take money out of the equation!
  • wssla00
    wssla00 Posts: 1,875 Forumite
    Yeah! I must do that. I have a pantry overflowing with gadgets that are barely used. I only seem to use my food processor, my kenwood chef and my cooking pots. Must declutter the kitchen soon!!!!
    Feb GC: £200 Spent: £190.79
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi crispy,

    There's an earlier thread with advice on vacuum sealers that should help so I've added your thread to it to keep the replies together.

    Pink
  • Crisp_£_note
    Crisp_£_note Posts: 1,525 Forumite
    Ive just treated myself to one from JML direct can't wait for it to arrive. But is there anywhere I can get more bags from cheaper than JML?

    Thanks

    :)
    Failure is only someone elses judgement.
     Without change there would be no butterflies.
     If its important to you, you'll find a way - if not, you'll find an excuse ! ~ Easy to say when you take money out of the equation!
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