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Costco Members: FoodSaver VS3180 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing & Food Preservation System

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: FoodSaver VS3180 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing & Food Preservation System for $99.99. Shipping is $2.99.

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Note: May be available In-Warehouse at a lower non-delivered price

Features:
  • 5 Settings: Sous Vide, Pulse, Dry, Moist and Marinate
  • Built-in Roll Storage and Cutter
  • Removable Drip Tray
  • Starter Kit with Roll & Bags
  • Accessory Hose

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  • About this deal:
    • $50 manufacturer's savings is valid 3/9/22 through 4/3/22. While supplies last. Limit 2 per member.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: FoodSaver VS3180 Multi-Use Vacuum Sealing & Food Preservation System for $99.99. Shipping is $2.99.

Thanks to Community Member SDBuddy for finding this deal.

Note: May be available In-Warehouse at a lower non-delivered price

Features:
  • 5 Settings: Sous Vide, Pulse, Dry, Moist and Marinate
  • Built-in Roll Storage and Cutter
  • Removable Drip Tray
  • Starter Kit with Roll & Bags
  • Accessory Hose

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • $50 manufacturer's savings is valid 3/9/22 through 4/3/22. While supplies last. Limit 2 per member.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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jaredalanmitchell
Yes you can use any vacuum sealer, but IMO this model is annoying to use as a sealer. Got my brother a similar one where the bag is kept internally, it's just more of a PITA and it makes for a bigger device. I also found that it used up more bag material and wasted an extra 1-2 inches per bag. Storing the bags inside the device doesn't really make things easier IMO.

Ended up getting this Anova one to replace a food saver that was similarly designed. Very happy with the Anova unit. Compact, easy to use.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/anov...Id=6371116
pyroskater85
Costco sells a Kirkland branded vacuum sealer bags. It's $25 and has 2 extra rolls over the Food Saver version and has extra precut bags. I got it for $20 when it went on sale about a month or two ago. So far it's holding up well.

Edit: here is the item number
Kirkland Signature Vacuum Sealing Bags, Assortment Pack
Item 8122017

it has
3 Rolls 8in×20ft
4 Rolls 11in×16ft
50 Precut 1qt Bags

where as the Food Saver brand has
2 Rolls 8in×20ft
3 Rolls 11in×16ft
46 Precut 1qt Bags
SDBuddy
We use our vacuum sealers all the time. Depends on the person.

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Just picked one of these up last week. I assume Costco does a good job of honoring price changes?
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Quote from demitrix :
Just picked one of these up last week. I assume Costco does a good job of honoring price changes?
They should
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andrushaa
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Quote from demitrix :
Just picked one of these up last week. I assume Costco does a good job of honoring price changes?
within 30 days, if you find a better price after, just buy and return with old receipt
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Can you use these for sous vide?
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Quote from foxblur :
Can you use these for sous vide?
I have been using it for that. I got it from Kohl's last year with a 40% off coupon to make it slightly cheaper than this.
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Quote from foxblur :
Can you use these for sous vide?
Yes you can use any vacuum sealer, but IMO this model is annoying to use as a sealer. Got my brother a similar one where the bag is kept internally, it's just more of a PITA and it makes for a bigger device. I also found that it used up more bag material and wasted an extra 1-2 inches per bag. Storing the bags inside the device doesn't really make things easier IMO.

Ended up getting this Anova one to replace a food saver that was similarly designed. Very happy with the Anova unit. Compact, easy to use.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/anov...Id=6371116
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Quote from jaredalanmitchell :
Yes you can use any vacuum sealer, but IMO this model is annoying to use as a sealer. Got my brother a similar one where the bag is kept internally, it's just more of a PITA and it makes for a bigger device. I also found that it used up more bag material and wasted an extra 1-2 inches per bag. Storing the bags inside the device doesn't really make things easier IMO.

Ended up getting this Anova one to replace a food saver that was similarly designed. Very happy with the Anova unit. Compact, easy to use.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/anov...Id=6371116
I actually found the 1-2 inch gap to be good for catching the marinate right before stopping the vacuum and seal the bag. Compare with the cost of the meat inside the bag, that little piece of bag is nothing. I got the bags at Costco when it was on sale a few months ago. It is like 50 cents bag cost per cooking. So the 10%-15% extra is nothing.
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Quote from jaredalanmitchell :
Yes you can use any vacuum sealer, but IMO this model is annoying to use as a sealer. Got my brother a similar one where the bag is kept internally, it's just more of a PITA and it makes for a bigger device. I also found that it used up more bag material and wasted an extra 1-2 inches per bag. Storing the bags inside the device doesn't really make things easier IMO.

Ended up getting this Anova one to replace a food saver that was similarly designed. Very happy with the Anova unit. Compact, easy to use.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/anov...Id=6371116
I assume the Anova works with any bag including the one Costco sells?

I am using a Costco model for years. With so many steaks, it is surely worth the money. But I agree it's big and I can't see where it seals. It can be frustrating when I thought I pushed in enough bag but it just won't start.
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Dudavis88
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I purchased this last time it was on sale and ended up returning it. It did not have a very strong vacuum and frequently sealed the bag before all the air was removed.
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Good for baby food?
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Another-Nocturn
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I have this exact model, it works fairly well but sometimes needs to be double-heated to get a reliable seal if your submerging meats (sous vide). Also, my biggest gripe is that the angle and swing path of the door forces you leave a lot of extra bag at the top to reach the heat strip. In other words, it seems to waste about an extra inch (compared to other models) at the top of every bag if your items are thick. (ie fillets).

Pro Tip: Make sure you buy the legit bags from amazon or Costco, there are quite a few cheapo substitutes on amazon that dont seal very well and waterlog your marinades.
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Which generics from Amazon? Link?

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Quote from amra :
Which generics from Amazon? Link?

Ty
Wevac Vacuum Sealer Bags 8x50 Rolls 2 pack for Food Saver, Seal a Meal, Weston. Commercial Grade, BPA Free, Heavy Duty, Great for vac storage, Meal Prep or Sous Vide https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RKRK...UTF8&psc=1
17.99 for 8inx100 ft
I'd say that the Costco deal is great too if you need the 11in width and the separate quart bags (though, you can make your own from the rolls...). If you just need the rolls, the Amazon link above is definitely better.
Last edited by SDBuddy March 12, 2022 at 10:27 AM.
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Costco sells a Kirkland branded vacuum sealer bags. It's $25 and has 2 extra rolls over the Food Saver version and has extra precut bags. I got it for $20 when it went on sale about a month or two ago. So far it's holding up well.

Edit: here is the item number
Kirkland Signature Vacuum Sealing Bags, Assortment Pack
Item 8122017

it has
3 Rolls 8in×20ft
4 Rolls 11in×16ft
50 Precut 1qt Bags

where as the Food Saver brand has
2 Rolls 8in×20ft
3 Rolls 11in×16ft
46 Precut 1qt Bags
Last edited by pyroskater85 March 12, 2022 at 11:04 AM.
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