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What ever happened to?

Jo1313 — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:38:51 GMT

Food Saver machines?

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:02:04 GMT

@Jo1313 QVC doesn't currently offer the FoodSaver brand, but it is available at Amazon or Walmart. My DD's family hunts and fishes, so they use their FoodSaver all the time. They buy the extra bag rolls either at Walmart or Amazon.

QVC has some other options.

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Catlady Nicole — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:07:55 GMT

My last Food Saver brand machine was definitely inferior compared to my first. The sealing mechanism stated to fail after a couple years. I finally gave up on it and purchased a LKKNC brand machine from Amazon that I really love so far. It's got loads of features for half the price.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:10:23 GMT

I replaced my worn-out Food Saver machine with a Nesco brand vacuum sealer I puchased from Amazon.

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deeva — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:47:05 GMT

I bought one a few months ago at Sam's, since QVC didn't have any in stock.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:20:46 GMT

We used to use one a lot. Had the hand held version from HSN but when the last unit broke, we didn't replace it and don't miss it.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:46:00 GMT

They used to present them so often, everyone in the world that wanted one, finally got it.

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Jo1313 — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:05:21 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@Jo1313 QVC doesn't currently offer the FoodSaver brand, but it is available at Amazon or Walmart. My DD's family hunts and fishes, so they use their FoodSaver all the time. They buy the extra bag rolls either at Walmart or Amazon.

QVC has some other options.

Want to buy them for DIL before mine disappears..LOL

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We rescue cats — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:31:55 GMT

Years ago QVC had a mini handheld vacuum sealer (I think it was Cuisinart) that was rechargable - I bought that for our camper and still have it, I still use it-my larger unit died but this lil guy is still going strong (probably just jinxed myself). I love that little thing because it sits on my counter and I can quickly grab it. I do have to use special bags but it isn't problem and I often wash them and use them again for freezing,

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september — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:40:34 GMT

I love mine! Got it at Costco, which makes sense because most of the things I buy there, need to be separated and frozen.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:16:35 GMT

Many years ago, I convinced myself that I needed a Food Saver. I bought one at Kohl's. Then it sat there and I never used it. Eventually one of the kids asked if they could have it and I said ok. Then two years ago I ordered a no name brand from Amazon. I use that one 1-3 times per month.

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Goldengate8361 — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:49:48 GMT

I've never had one but have thought about getting one to freeze steaks individually. Question: Do they really keep meats - like a steak - frozen without freezer burn? I've always suspected that they would not protect meat well enough.....What has been your experience?

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Eileen in Virginia — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:05:35 GMT

I've been using them since QVC first offered them. My original Food Saver lasted for a long time (15 years or so, maybe longer). Its replacement took up too much counter space, so I got a NutriChef instead. While I don't use it everyday, I do use it 2 or 3 times a week. It uses Food Saver bags and would probably work with their accessories, but I've never used them so I can't confirm that. I mostly shrink wrap meats before freezing them, but I also use it to store items I don't use frequently like cornmeal, brown sugar, etc. I do most of our grocery shopping at BJ's, but it probably wouldn't be worthwhile if I couldn't portion and shrink-wrap the food.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:54:04 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
I've never had one but have thought about getting one to freeze steaks individually. Question: Do they really keep meats - like a steak - frozen without freezer burn? I've always suspected that they would not protect meat well enough.....What has been your experience?

Yes, @Goldengate8361. I regularly buy a multi pack tray of ribeyes at Costco and individually vaccum package them when I get home. It's important to use the correct bagging material made for a sealer and not something like a ziplock freezer bag. The proper bags are made for a reason. Your machine has a built in sensor to tell when all the air is vacuumed out and will immediately move to the sealing step. Before you put the open end of the bag into the sealer, make sure it is isn't wet, to where the seal won't be complete. To do this, put your steak in the bag and wipe the inside of the open end of the bag with a paper towel. Proceed to vacuum and seal. The same process will work for any kind of fresh meat or fish.

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Goldengate8361 — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:50:23 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch Thank you for the info. I also buy the multi-pack of steaks at Costco and that was exactly why I was asking. 😀

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Boehm Collector — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:56:12 GMT

I have an old FoodSaver machine I purchased directly from the FoodSaver website. It still works very well, When I need to purchase a new one I think I will go with America's Test Kitchen recommendation:

Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer, 130 Watts, Kit Bags & Viewing Lid, Compact,

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:17:13 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
I've never had one but have thought about getting one to freeze steaks individually. Question: Do they really keep meats - like a steak - frozen without freezer burn? I've always suspected that they would not protect meat well enough.....What has been your experience?

I have a Food Saver and use it for shrink wrapping steaks. Yes, the meat is protected like the day it was purchased. Perfect!

Once shrink wrapped, the meat stays fresh for a long time.

I purchased my Food Saver from Costco.

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Rockycoast — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:33:14 GMT

Gosh, we bought our first FoodSaver over 25 years ago. Recently replaced it with a newer FoodSaver model. One of the best kitchen tools we have. We buy in bulk and use it frequently. We get the bags off of Amazon. No, we did not purchase it from qvc. Better prices were to be found at our local kitchen store.

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Pink is happy — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:21:45 GMT

I had Food Saver long ago and replaced with Nesco--Very Happy with the quality of

the Nesco!