Reviewer:
Mark Davis
from Barron, WI United States
Along with this unit I purchased 3 different size bags that works perfectly for me...6x8,10x13,and 12x16. I am a prepper with 3 freezers. I buy in bulk and raise my own chickens and hogs. So you can see I use the VacMaster quite often.
I am extremely happy with this unit, I just wish I had purchased it before going thru 3 of the so-called "top of the line" external sealers. I also could not have afforded to seal what I am now doing without the VacMaster. The initial investment is greater, but oh so much cheaper in the long run. I can also process my bulk items 5x faster than with any of the others (Food-Saver included).
Do not, I repeat DO NOT buy any other unit than this one...otherwise you are just wasting your money, time, and hours of frustration.
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Chamber needs assistants to start vacuum.
March 13, 2013
Reviewer:
Andrew Stepanick
from Roseville, CA United States
So far so good..only had it 3 weeks. I have sealed smoked salmon and cheese without a problem. I haven't done anything wet yet. I was a little unimpressed that you have to lightly press on the front of the chamber to get the vacuum to start. I never read anything about this online. It does say you might have to do this in the instructions. I have had to do it every time. Not a big deal, I was just expecting to hit the green button and watch it seal! I'm a little nervous because if I have to press on it fresh out of the box to get it to seal, whats going to happen in six months or two years?????will I have to stand on it????
Quality Matters response: Initially the unit requires that one lightly press on the front part of the lid when the cycle begins. However, eventually the lid seats to the seal and you will end up not having to push on it any more.
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VacMaster VP112
March 13, 2013
Reviewer:
Happy Camper
from Austin, TX United States
This is one INCREDIBLE vacuum sealer. I have used the external bag sealers (FoodSaver by Tilia) for about 25 or more years. This machine is HEAVY DUTY and powerful! The suction is so much better than the FoodSaver and the bags cost less than a dime...FoodSaver bags cost an average of $0.75 each...and, the rolls are a hassle and you waste too much. VacMaster bags are MUCH thicker and reduce puncture... This is THE BEST purchases any cook, hunter, fisherman, and cost conscious (bulk buying) consumer can make! Don't worry about the size and weight...you will find a place to put it and use it all the time! Within a few days you will find so many uses! We now vacuum seal items that used to stink up the trash...like chicken parts, meat scraps, and anything with fish or shrimp or that was raw....just seal in a 4 mil bag and throw in the trash and you NEVER have that stench after a couple days outside in the hot sun! Get the 4 mil and 5 mil bags...makes a HUGE difference.
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Plus de pertes d'aliments, C'est un "must"
March 13, 2013
Reviewer:
Bernard Belisle
from Quebec, QC Canada
I ordered a "La Pavoni Professional espresso machine" from QualityMatters.com and was extraordinaly impressed by the outsdanting effort the team has put to help me fix an issue I was having with the seller of this machine (based in NY). While the seller was not responsive to my request to resolve the issue, QualityMatters fought hard for me to get the problem taken care of. QualityMatters was there to help me throughout the entire experience and was able to very successfully resolve the issue within just a few days. They were extremely professional, always available to talk to to on the phone, very prompt in getting back to email communication, umbelievably helpful and thoughtful. I can tell that the company is composed of a very solid, knowledgable, and dependable team with a great spirit/ They provided me with a top notch customer service and I can see that they stand by their customers. I am still astonished by the wonderful service the team provided me. This is certainly a site I will continue to refer and use for other purchases. In today's economy, we need to help US small&medium size businesses like this one where good ethics and quality really matters!!.
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Vacmaster VP112
March 7, 2013
Reviewer:
Kat
from Wrangell, AK United States
Love the machine, it is everything as advertised. Did a lot of research before buying and I always came back to this one. Perfect for my setup.
VacMaster VP112 Stainless Steel Countertop Chamber 
Chamber needs assistants to start vacuum. 