I received a "VacuSealer" brand (I think that's what it was) as a gift. My parents have had a Food Saver Brand for years now, so I was anxious to compare the two. The cheap one did not perform nearly as well as a Food Saver. I took it back and used the credit to purchase a Food Saver Brand. I got it at Kohl's online for about $90 shipped. It came with three plastic containers that you can fill and seal. It works great! Definitely go with a good brand, not just the cheapest one you can find.