Asking for foodsaver recommendations

[richinlbrg]

OK, a VERY belated thank you!

We got the 4980, gifted it and it went over well.

OK, we actually got two 4980s. #1 thought it looked and sounded like a good idea, so she got one for us, too. We've been so far behind, I just opened ours and used it for the first time today. Got a big tenderloin at Costco, cut it into individual steaks and bagged them in pairs.

Thank you all for your help and guidance!!

Looking forward to it getting a lot of use!

[richinlbrg]

Never mind, I found your model! Thank you, Kathryn!

[oldsteve]

The foodsavers from Costco and Sam's Club are the same machine. They change the model number depending on whose selling it. Both are on sale right now.

[oldsteve]

I bought the model 4980 at Costco when they first went on sale 10-29-15. It replaced a 10-11 year old foodsaver that finally gave up the ghost. I have had limited experience using the new one but one thing is apparent right away, it is much slower at vacuum sealing when using the automatic mode. I use the manual mode instead. One feature I use everyday is the retractable handheld sealer. It works great sealing the special zipper bags they make. Cheese, lunch meat, and other items you use all the time can be opened and resealed very quickly. I'm hoping this model lasts as long as some of my previous foodsavers. I believe this model from Costco has a 5-year warranty.

[richinlbrg]

fzxdoc , is your Foodsaver (4860) a vacuum sealing system?

[Powersmoke_80]

@richinlbrg Sams club sale ends Nov.27th

Sam’s Club Shops & Promotions Promotions Home Holiday Prep FoodSaver V4825 Series 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System
FoodSaver V4825 Series 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System

by FoodSaver | Item #: 376761 | Model #: 4825-002 |

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[fzxdoc]

richinlbrg , I have a similar-looking model of Foodsaver (4860), and I love it. I store almost all of my freezer goods in it. My older Foodsaver died after over 10 years of frequent use. It was an entry-level one. I like this one much better.

Kathryn

P.S. Here is the topic about Foodsavers:

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/pitmaster-general-discussion/92189-how-do-you-wrap-your-meat-for-the-freezer

[HorseDoctor]

Stick with something fairly basic. Rarely need or use all the "bells & whistles". The more extra "stuff" you get the more there is to go wrong. I think I remember that some of the more "automatic" ones were a bit of a problem if you want to use something like the dry age steak bags.

[richinlbrg]

I know there was a thread on foodsavers some time ago, but I can't find it when I need it. ARGGHHHH

We are looking to give a foodsaver as a gift. We are thinking of the foodsaver 4980.

Thoughts/experiences/recommendations?

The recipients tend to buy meats in bulk and like to freeze. I assume they'll be coking for leftovers, as well.

TIA!