Best Prices for O2 absorbers, Vacuum Bags & Mylars??

Discussion in 'General Food and Foraging Discussion' started by Sudhira, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. Apr 26, 2011 #1
    Sudhira

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    Dear Folks,

    I am so new at this and feel very behind. So far I have purchased a dehydrator, and a vacuum sealer. Fortunately I have always enjoyed putting up food, so no worries there...

    However, I am finding the price of vacuum bags pricey, where do you all find the best deals for these preserving items.

    I am finding now, that I would rather spend my hard earned $ on food and prep stuff than anything else...

    Suggestions?

    Many thanks...S
     
    Sudhira, Apr 26, 2011
    Sudhira, Apr 26, 2011
  3. Apr 26, 2011 #2
    DJgang

    DJgang I put SAs on IGNORE!

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    I get my bags for vacuum sealer or food saver at Sams, in the rolls...

    I want to ask as well about Mylar bags... Can the one gallon ones be used with a food saver? Looks like they would fit, but don't know if the sealing strip would ruin the Mylar bags.
     
    DJgang, Apr 26, 2011
    DJgang, Apr 26, 2011

  5. Apr 26, 2011 #3
    Ezmerelda

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    I have the Seal A Meal vacuum sealer, and in my machine, the heat strip seals the mylar before the vacuum can do its work. :gaah:

    I don't know if the same thing will happen with the Food Saver. Apparently, the plastic that comes with the machine takes longer to melt/seal than the mylar does. :dunno:
     
    Ezmerelda, Apr 26, 2011
    Ezmerelda, Apr 26, 2011
  6. Apr 26, 2011 #4
    OldCootHillbilly

    OldCootHillbilly Reverend Coot

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    Vac bags I buy local cause there cheaper then anyplace I can order, there simply smart brand.

    Mylars I get offin Ebay, they come with them O2 absorbers. I use my foodsaver ta vac seal the mylars.
     
    OldCootHillbilly, Apr 26, 2011
    OldCootHillbilly, Apr 26, 2011
  7. Apr 26, 2011 #5
    Sudhira

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    Thanks for the info, my area is very lacking in food prep items!! I'll just rely on ebay and all...thanks folks...
     
    Sudhira, Apr 26, 2011
    Sudhira, Apr 26, 2011
  8. Apr 28, 2011 #6
    Outbreak

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    Try here Our Products - SorbentSystems.com About as cheap as you will find. Its where I have bought mine for years. They also sell vacuum sealer bags that are heavy and are about half the price of Foodsaver brand bags.
     
    Outbreak, Apr 28, 2011
    Outbreak, Apr 28, 2011
  9. Apr 29, 2011 #7
    Sudhira

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    Excellent site!
     
    Sudhira, Apr 29, 2011
    Sudhira, Apr 29, 2011
  10. Apr 29, 2011 #8
    swede

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    I can echo this. Always had good experiences iwth Sorbent Systems.

    Hey Outbreak. I thought you'd appreciate a joke my 11-year-old told me the other day:

    "What do the letters 'DNA' stand for?"

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    scroll down.....

    "National Dyslexics Association"

    :D:D:D
     
    swede, Apr 29, 2011
    swede, Apr 29, 2011
  11. Apr 30, 2011 #9
    Outbreak

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    :) Not many people catch that
     
    Outbreak, Apr 30, 2011
    Outbreak, Apr 30, 2011