Is it true that these bags are no longer good? A lot of 1-star reviews in 2014.
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After reading the 1-star reviews since receiving you question I think that most of those users (1 star) are actually having a gasket problem with their sealers. Most of the reviews are positive for this product and so is mine. Absolutely love these bags. My seal-a-Meal was having trouble also sealing bags at one point, but I just put a little cooking oil on the black gaskets and this fixed it for quite some time. (Have to keep those gaskets soft and pliable) Had to eventually replace the gaskets but these bags are very nice and work just fine in my seal-a-meal and my big Weston sealer. I buy them all the time. In fact, I was just getting ready to buy more (mixed sizes) of this product. Thanks for reminding me.
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I've already posted comments, just a month ago, that these bags are just fine. Don't know where the single stars are coming from...bogus or people trying to push another vendors product(s) (hello FoodSaver!).
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I have not had a problem with them and I received my initial order a couple of months ago. One bag did break, but it was due to my own stupidity and I piled a bunch of heavy stuff on top of a sealed bag stuffed full of coleslaw (overstuffed). I would purchase again.
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The ones that I received seem to be fine; I've used several and they all have sealed.
878722
To be honest I don't know.I have yet to have a problem with them as of yet and I've ordered twice in 2014. May have been a bad batch, but like I said I personally haven't had a problem
1207309
I had a 2013 RT and like the bags. If they didn't change the cases in 2014 you'll be fine.
757335
I ordered some last year, and it was already past the expiration date. When I contacted the seller, the reply was just...Don't worry about it. It's fine. I ended up throwing it out. Since then I've been told that they've discontinued it, so I guess they're just dumping their inventory. :(
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Given the number of bad reviews of dead batteries by reliable Amazonians, I'd say that what you see (March 2014) is likely to be what you get--at best. Caveat Emptor and complain to Amazon. They do make it good. Probably people are giving this vendor a free ride he does not deserve.
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Thanks for answering this question; you beat me to it! These used to break up easily, but the manufacturing process must have changed. The 'sheets' in the last 2 bags I purchased were almost impossible to crack. I was hoping the problem had been fixed, but it looks like it hasn't. Dang!
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I see you have a 'yes' so that's likely good info. I assume you have checked specs on the bag. Had mine a couple years having just yesterday unpacked my bike, folded & stored the bag. I am always amazed at the high quality of this bag considering the $20 I paid for it. I use it in cars, trucks, busses, trains to transport road bikes.
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These bags are horrible. They are for one time use only. It was so hard to zip them closed and the hole for the vaccum is cheaply made. Good luck.
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I'm pretty sure that is just for the pic. I bought the 22lb bag a couple months ago and they are great! I recommend using a vacuum bag sealer and then throwing them in the fridge to keep em good. As a whole, they are great. Every so often I get one that is dried out, but I don't believe hat has anything to do with expiration. When I run out I will buy more
124716
I bought a bag about 4 months ago and the bag says it is good until February 2015 so it looks like the bag may be good for about a year.
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Check out the 1-star ratings of this and other products by Everpure. Many shoppers have caught them redhanded at writing bogus reviews! Integrity is clearly not this company's strongest suit. Therefore, I wouldn't be surprised if they re-sell used products that have been returned. I personally will steer clear of buying anything that affects my health from such a shady seller.
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Yes, the ones I just bought are good through 2015. They do not list the sell or use by date on the Amazon page. That might be helpful.
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We just ordered some, and I plan on just drinking it when it gets around the expiration date then ordering some fresh supply to keep on hand again for emergencies. Needless to say nothing lasts forever including these water bags. If they are getting dried out or have micro cracked seams bacteria can get into the water. Throw those things out rather than take a chance for $15! Or water some plants. Of course you wrote that back in Oct 2012 so I hope all is well if you drank them.When I received mine last week they were already a few months old. But it is a real good tasting water, tastes like a good spring water. We just ordered some, and I plan on just drinking it when it gets around the expiration date then ordering some fresh supply to keep on hand again for emergencies. Needless to say nothing lasts forever including these water bags. If they are getting dried out or have micro cracked seams bacteria can get into the water. Throw those things out rather than take a chance for $15! Or water some plants. Of course you wrote that back in Oct 2012 so I hope all is well if you drank them.When I received mine last week they were already a few months old. But it is a real good tasting water,... » Read More We just ordered some, and I plan on just drinking it when it gets around the expiration date then ordering some fresh supply to keep on hand again for emergencies. Needless to say nothing lasts forever including these water bags. If they are getting dried out or have micro cracked seams bacteria can get into the water. Throw those things out rather than take a chance for $15! Or water some plants. Of course you wrote that back in Oct 2012 so I hope all is well if you drank them.When I received mine last week they were already a few months old. But it is a real good tasting water, tastes like a good spring water. « Show Less
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No John, they are very troublesome. I think our machine just stopped working and we got rid of it. The bag fits, it didn't expand and fill up. It seriouslt may have been our cleaner and there is not a thing wrong with the bags. like I said, they fit well
215343
I have. I received a few bags which were putrid, foul-smelling - just awful.
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I'm not sure but I don't think the bags are archival so may degrade your photos over time.
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Most reviews are from 2013, I just bought it last week and I can assure you it is NOT real, smells different, does not last and label on bottom is different. Also look at the barcodes on the box, 1 has a lot of #'s the other have 4 #'s. Go to Dillards, Macy etc.. and look at the box.. they are different. Besides the price is a BIG RED FLAG
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I bought a package of these bags about 18 months ago and began using them about 2 mos. ago. (Had to use the old stock first, you know!) I am as pleased with them as the original Panasonic bags at a much better price. Hope this is helpful! Happy Thanksgiving!