look here -- much less expensive, manual, and pulls a higher vacuum than
the electric ones

http://www.viworld.com/foodsaver/

I have no financial interest in the above

Don White wrote:
Anyone familiar with the 'Foodsaver' vacuum appliances?
I bought the wife model 550 for Christmas, but have just discovered that
this model is discontinued.
Now I wonder if I should return this model and payout another $ 130.00 for
the 'professional' model.
I can't tell from their website if the 'pro' model has a better motor, or
just loaded with features I may not use.