LEM Maxvac Pro Chamber Sealer on Sale at Costco

[mneeley490]

Saw this at my local Costco today. Seems like a good price; I believe the $.97 means it's a clearance price. I don't need or have room for one, but someone might.

 

[forktender]

I'd grab one at that price.
I hate my foodsaves, they take to long, and the bags leak 75% of the time, in the freezer, even double sealed.

 

[jcam222]

Wonder how it compares to the Vevor bmudd14474 reviewed?

 

[mr_whipple]

Huh... I don't see me going to Costco today, but if I knew that was at mine I certainly would snatch one.

 

[Winterrider]

I'd grab one at that price.
I hate my foodsaves, they take to long, and the bags leak 75% of the time, in the freezer, even double sealed.

Didn't happen to get some bad bags/roll did you ? I did have a foodsaver roll that was defective. Factory side seam was faulty. Did a bunch of testing and resealed the sides, worked fine. Food saver did send me free roll. Not saying this is your issue by any means.

 

[garyinmd]

Saw this at my local Costco today. Seems like a good price; I believe the $.97 means it's a clearance price. I don't need or have room for one, but someone might.
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My Costco shows $399.97. Still a pretty good deal?

 

[crazymoon]

My Costco shows $399.97. Still a pretty good deal?

GIM, IMHO, at 400 dollars I would spend more and get a Vacmaster VP215. Out there online for 780 w/free shipping.

 

[forktender]

Didn't happen to get some bad bags/roll did you ? I did have a foodsaver roll that was defective. Factory side seam was faulty. Did a bunch of testing and resealed the sides, worked fine. Food saver did send me free roll. Not saying this is your issue by any means.

I've had three different units, and have gone through several cases of bags throughout the yrs. The very first unit I had, which was their second unit released, was by far the best unit. I rarely had bags open in the freezer. The other two units, most bags, lose suction with in a few weeks to a few months.
I thought I had to be doing something wrong, so I called foodsaver. They asked me to explain my process to a "T" which I did. I was prefreezing anything with moisture in it. The guy I was talking with said he didn't even do that. In the end they sent me a free replacement unit with updated bags, they leaked eventually as well. Maybe it was just bad luck on my part, I don't know. So until I can buy a better unit I double wrap in plastic wrap, then butcher paper. I haven't lost anything to freezer burn since I started doing so well over a yr ago.

 

[BigW.]

$499 on LEM's website. Some more info from their site:

This heavy-duty chamber sealer vacuum seals all types of foods, including liquids like soups and stews, preserving flavor and nutrients, and preventing freezer burn. It's also ideal for marinating meat and making boil-in (sous vide) bags. Compact and lightweight, this convenient countertop sealer features a maintenance-free pump and a multi-function digital control panel that allows you to easily adjust adjustable vacuum and seal times. A digital light bar shows the vacuum progress, and the transparent lid lets you see inside the chamber and watch the progress.

• 11.42" seal bar makes dual 2.5mm wide seals
• Marinate function runs 3 times consecutively without sealing, speeding marinate time from hours to minutes
• Chamber accommodates canning jars (quart, pint, or jelly) laying down
• Canister port inside chamber for sealing accessories and larger jars; vacuum hose included
• Includes riser insert to level and take up space in chamber
• Silicone gasket ensures airtight chamber
• Removable heat bar makes cleanup easy
• Non-skid, non-marking feet
• Dishwasher-safe riser insert
• Can be used to seal textured bags externally; works great for items too large to fit inside the chamber