Customer Reviews

Black & Decker BS200 Bag Sealer

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I work with a vacuum packer every day in an industrial setting. I realized that this would not be the same product as the $(...) system that i was familiar with. However, after opening the box I found out that the vacuum capacity of this product was zero. This means that it is just a sealer. The product is ineffective and that is disapointing.

The sealer portion of system works pretty well, no problem sealing bags. The vacuum part of the system does not work very well at all. System does not have the horsepower to remove the air from the bags at all.

Tried several times, could not fully seal the bag. After 2 hours, the bag is full of air again.

I actually own the VS200 maybe this is a later model. ... Like the other reviewer has commented this sealer really works. I am having no problems with it. It seals great. Besides if it didn't seal just right, check and do it again. It's easy and very effective. Get yourself a sealer and start saving money and hassles. You really can't freeze much without one because the best of ziplocs always seem to let in freezer burns. My only tip would be that when sealing something really juicy, freeze until juice is solid. If you do this you will find that you get a much better vacuum and more air removed more quickly from the bag. But the little trap inside is very easy to clean out drips. Also, stop the sealer quickly if juice is going inside before it has a chance to get inside the vacuum pump. Also has separate hose available and canisters like the pricier Tilia. I haven't tried Tilia but since I'm happy with this why should I spend more?

I bought mine over the internet, and just tried it out. There is definitely not enough suction power, and after a few minutes air was back in the bag. This is absolutely useless! I wonder, really, why companies bother to produce something that simply does not work. You get what you pay for alright. If you must save longer to buy a better brand, it will certainly be worth it. Otherwise, good quality ziplock bags and a rolling pin are much cheaper.

My friend has the original FoodSaver and it works very well. This moded from Black and Decker takes twice as long and doesn't work 1/2 as well. I am very disappointed in this product. I spent hours trying to get all of the air out and have wasted the free roll that came with it. I'v emailed Black and Decker, let's just see what happens. Spend the additional money and get the most for your money.

For the money it works well. You do have to make sure that you smooth out the bag and position the end into the channel for vacuuming. If you do this it does have sufficient power to make a good vacuum seal. For anything with high moister content freeze first even if for just a couple of hours. The vacuum will suck the juices from meat and other items and if this gets into the sealing area you will lose your seal. Also hold firmly. If used correctly this is a good unit for the money.

Its is cheap and works well if you follow the directions

I purchased the Black & Decker Bag Sealer a couple of days ago to seal bags of food after a party, what a waste of money it was. I was trying to avoid paying over [amt] for a vacuum sealer, but I guess you get what you pay for! After following the instructions EXACTLY it still didn't suck out the air prior to sealing. I am returning the product today and will spend the additional money needed to purchase the Tila Food Saver. Wish I had read the reviews on Amazon before making the purchase, I wouldn't have wasted either my time or money.

I use this all the time. Great for resealing frozen food, potato chips, snacks or anything that you only use part of. We buy meat and divide into packages. Easy to use and fast. One of the best appliances I have ever had. Use it all the time. Have recommended it to many friends and they all like it as much as I do. Have no problem with it staying resealed or filling up with air again. Have used it over and over again for several months
and no problems. Recommend highly!!!