Has anyone found a cheap source for bags and rolls.
I just smoked a bunch of cheese to use as stocking stuffers at Christmas.
There seems like an awful lot of waste using the rolls and the 8" bags aren't much better.
Anyone have any tips on vaccum sealing.
Thanks
Jim O
I buy them in a box from Sam's.
(3) 11' rolls
(2) 8' rolls
(20) gallon bags
for about $40
But I think STC has found a place cheaper.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 21, 2010, 01:31:29 PM
But I think STC has found a place cheaper.
Let me dig up the link on Ebay for comparison..
I buy mostly quart bags from this guy:
http://stores.ebay.com/All-Vacuum-Seal-and-Butcher-Supply/_i.html?rt=nc&_dmd=2&_sid=112725883
100 bags is $21.99 plus shipping.
I do have some gallon bags from him as well, and they are massive. Each one easily holds 5 pounds of pulled pork.
He's got pint sized (6" x 10") bags as well.
The "Combo" pkg from Sam's has a total of :
48 ft of 11" roll
40 ft of 8" roll
and 20 gallon bags
This is the guy that i got all my bags and rolls from. Seems to work out good and never had any issues.
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 21, 2010, 01:36:52 PM
I buy mostly quart bags from this guy:
http://stores.ebay.com/All-Vacuum-Seal-and-Butcher-Supply/_i.html?rt=nc&_dmd=2&_sid=112725883
100 bags is $21.99 plus shipping.
I do have some gallon bags from him as well, and they are massive. Each one easily holds 5 pounds of pulled pork.
He's got pint sized (6" x 10") bags as well.
I've been using these Weston bags I buy from Amazon.com -- no sales tax, and since we are Prime members no shipping charges (and 2nd day delivery too). Three sizes, different prices, click the size you like in the "Size" box right below the price in red and the price will update.
http://www.amazon.com/Weston-30-0101-W-12-Inch-Vacuum-Sealer-Count/dp/B001GP81OK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287751469&sr=8-1-fkmr1
Thanks for the info.
Unfortunaely,I'm in Wasaga Beach Ont, and they don't ship to Canada .
Guess I'll just keep searching. :(
Jim O
Jimo,
Fellow Canuck here.
Cheapest I've found is either Canadian Tire or London Drugs. London Drugs had them on sale last week not sure if the sale is going on still.
Thanks,Slamdunk
I'll give CTC a try.
Jim O
Quote from: BuyLowSellHigh on October 22, 2010, 06:03:37 AM
I've been using these Weston bags I buy from Amazon.com -- no sales tax, and since we are Prime members no shipping charges (and 2nd day delivery too). Three sizes, different prices, click the size you like in the "Size" box right below the price in red and the price will update.
http://www.amazon.com/Weston-30-0101-W-12-Inch-Vacuum-Sealer-Count/dp/B001GP81OK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287751469&sr=8-1-fkmr1
Thanks BLSH! I'm a Prime member, so that works great for me!
Quote from: hal4uk on October 22, 2010, 09:48:37 AM
Quote from: BuyLowSellHigh on October 22, 2010, 06:03:37 AM
I've been using these Weston bags I buy from Amazon.com -- no sales tax, and since we are Prime members no shipping charges (and 2nd day delivery too). Three sizes, different prices, click the size you like in the "Size" box right below the price in red and the price will update.
http://www.amazon.com/Weston-30-0101-W-12-Inch-Vacuum-Sealer-Count/dp/B001GP81OK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287751469&sr=8-1-fkmr1
Thanks BLSH! I'm a Prime member, so that works great for me!
So then buy your bags from them and your Maverick from Y&P, Geez ;D :D
Quote from: KevinG on October 22, 2010, 09:52:36 AM
So then buy your bags from them and your Maverick from Y&P, Geez ;D :D
Uhhh...
I have a lot of Amazon Rewards.
Of course, if Bryan would take Amazon Certificates... ;D
For years, before Prime, it would be rare that the brown truck didn't stop at our house with Amazon boxes at least twice a week. I think we signed up for Prime as soon as it was possible. Since shipping isn't a consideration anymore, so long as it's direct from Amazon, they are usually the first place I look for stuff.
Hmmm... You may be on to something here.
Oh Bryyyyannnnn!!!
Yard and Pool reward points?
Quote from: FLBentRider on October 22, 2010, 02:40:52 PM
Hmmm... You may be on to something here.
Oh Bryyyyannnnn!!!
Yard and Pool reward points?
I get Amazon rewards for EVERY purchase I make (Amazon Visa) so, I get a lot of points, and often have some certificates to spend. Others here use that card too (I'm pretty sure Deb does)... Anyhow... BRYAN... A lot of retailers sell through Amazon... I'm sure they (Amazon) get their share of the pie, but sure does open up a lot of new customers for retailers. Heck,
because I am often using the certificates, if the price seems ok, I don't even comparison shop, because I don't want to come up with cash when I have these certificates laying around. Furthermore,
like millions of people who use the Amazon Visa, it's a
dead certainty that I will buying a certain amount of goods there.
I ordered a bunch from Amazon today: two books, 200 vac bags, and a bunch of accessories for my
$16,000 Ipod Touch. No cash out of pocket.
Quote from: Jim O on October 22, 2010, 06:40:55 AM
Thanks for the info.
Unfortunaely,I'm in Wasaga Beach Ont, and they don't ship to Canada .
Guess I'll just keep searching. :(
Jim O
Try www.bestvacuumbags.com they are in BC.
Works out to about 30cents/bag for pint and quart.
Rich
And if you order more than $50 by email shipping is free and the have a deal to give you a 20% discount. They take Paypal.
Jim
I find that Costco has the best deal on rolls for the Foodsaver
They are usually about $39 a box and the box has 6 rolls in it
They are on sale this week, 9 bucks off a box
I picked up a box yesterday and I think I will pick up another before the end of the week when the sale is over
You probably have to go to Barrie to find a Costco but it could be worth the drive
Thanks OS
I was planning on going to Costco this week to pick up some salmon and trout to smoke.
I'll check out the rolls when I'm there.
Jim O
Thanks for the link,Smoke.
I'm going to Costco this week and Oakville Smoker gave me a heads up un their sale.
Will take a "boo" there.
Jim O
I picked up one box already and will pick another one up this week
Its getting time to make bacon and I burn through the bags pretty good when I do
OS
Picked up a couple of boxes yesterday.
Thanks for the tip .
Jim O :)