>I'm going to talk about FoodSavers (I just got a Professional II) and
> >vacuum bagging in general on my radio program on Thursday.
> >
> >What do I want to cover?
> >
> >Upsides? Downsides?
> >
> >Things I didn't think of? Things only you know?
> >
> >Things to absolutely do? Things to absolutely not do?
> >
> >Speak, oh wise ones...
>
> What they don't tell you on all the informercials, is that some food
> needs to be frozen beforehand, so that the liquid/moisture in the food
> doesn't get inhaled into the machine.
>
> The price of the bags is outrageous. dessicant.com used to sell the
> bags at a reasonable price, but it's looks like Tilia got their
> lawyers to put an end to that (I'd like to know what really happened).
> I don't like paying the huge markup Tilia is applying to the bags, so
> I neither reccomend nor use my (overpriced) Foodsaver anynmore.
>
> -sw

Steve,

I've had my Foodsaver for about 3 years and have only purchased the rolls
once... the Foodsaver came with 2 rolls and a supply of bags. I re-use the
bags after washing in the dishwasher.

IMHO I haven't found the bags to be a large expense. I purchased the
additional rolls at Sam's Club.

Chris in Pearland, TX (no stock in Tilia)