OK, finally ran short on bags.
Called Lisa at 661-332-5631 and she gave me a code for the 10% SMF member discount. Went to the site, (
http://www.vacuumsealersunlimited.com/) signed in so I would get the returning customer discount without calling her every time I order. Don't know why, cause she was so nice I would like to talk to her every time I order?
This is a CA company but the bags arrived shipped from Missouri in 6 days. Not bad for FedX ground.
The bags have a different look and feel than the FoodSaver brand bags. I normally double seal each end of bags made from rolls for a safety factor. On these I only did a single seal on each end to give them a thorough test. Did Todd's beer can test and here is the result:
Ordered a case (12 8" X 20' rolls). Cost with the SMF discount, CA sales tax, and shipping was $73. FoodSaver brand bags at WalMart would have cost me $132 with CA sales tax.
I calculate that to be a 45% savings to my door, not including the gas and hassle at WalMart, but you can do the math.
I will post again after these have been in the freezer. First test will be some Pastrami in the next few days.
A big thanks to all fellow members who tipped us off to this saving opportunity.
Is this a great forum, or what?
Good luck and good smoking.