How do I get them apart? no good unless you find the opening to the bagl. Can't be a bag with all four ends closed. I got stuck with 3 of a bad p[roduct. do not buy. goodbye amazon
1012395
Wish we could help. We bought four boxes of ProPack 1-gallon storage bags from Amazon some months ago. We've been working through the first box, so far with no problems. Based on your question, we opened a second box of them this morning, but still encounered no problems. Looks like indeed you were unlucky enough to get a bad shipment. Hope you get a replacement shipment or a refund!
1012396
I guess I was lucky, I had no issues with these bags. I like them because I can throw my left overs in them and take to work. Great bags. Amazon is the best, I am a big fan. I save money by using Amazon, because I buy what I need. I would contact customer service sure they can help you out. :-)
1012397
I had the same problem. This is not normal for this bag. I crumpled the end and then they easily came apart. They must have had trouble with their machinerry. Bags are NOT produced by Amazon. If you ask for a refund, they cheerfully will do it.
1291741
It took me awhile to figure it out --- you actually need to fold the sides in the opposite direction that they sit in their flat stored position. If you look at the emblem on the bag butler, and read the directions (look at the emblem's location in the pictures) -- then it's easy to figure out.
1155755
I just took apart mine. There's two screws on the sides for the bottom section, two on top in the handle and one on the bottom on the bottom section. Takes those out then just force it apart. It's hard to force apart, but that's the only way.Sorry for the year late reply
2235900
Idk. I've been having trouble with mine. The bags aren't holding a seal. They must have holes and I only used them once.
381975
I had the same issue, but I don't remember how I eventually got them out. See if there is something that needs to be pushed up on the bottom or if the drawer needs to be raised up to be taken out. There was a trick to it--I remember that.
1337621
Hummmm...I'm not sure how you're trying to open them if it's causing difficulty. If you use a flat head screwdriver, and pry all around the can, like a pain can, it should pop right off. I'm sorry, I don't have any other suggestions, if you were opening it as I mentioned :-( Good luck!
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Due to the variety of items we sell and the fact that we are unable to open the packages, we aren't experts on these particular items. We suggest contacting a local pro shop or the item manufacturer to make sure you are buying the right item for your needs.Sorry we can't be of more help, we simply do not want to give you incorrect information! Thanks for your interest!
826654
I had a lot of trouble with that also. I cut some slits on edge of lid so it would flare out further--not the best solution. They are still very hard to open and close. I have had buckets like this before and not had as much trouble.
1061925
I had the same problem..will never buy it again. Had to cut the container with a knife to get it out.
2137127
Well these are 11/2 or 5.5. Each side since the separate. Probably more like 5" because of the seal and perforation in the middle. As long as we're talking about the bags that's the answer.As far as their new sealer it sucks. Avoid the automatic stuff. The problem is that it decides when to seal and you don't. That means it traps in air all the freaking time!
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You twist them (to the left I think). I had trouble with one of mine and had to twist and pull quite a bit before it popped open. Tricky little suckers.
930042
It's kind of a pain, and you have to have patience. You grab each end rotating them inward until they form a circle and put it in the bag. I struggle with this everytime.
23017
Same here!!!!!!!!! just bought two more boxes and NOT ONE so far has held it's seal! going to write to the CEO and send him/her some of the defective bags, extremely disappointed and will try the manual hand pump from Zip Lock. Just Garbage!
469249
They are difficult to open. I tried scissors and that's a mess, too. I put them in a plastic bag and open inside it. Not a great solution but all I've come up with.
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We use a few different types of holders. One is shaped like a mini pail with cover and we found it more of a pain keeping it assembled. The other issue is whether the spindle in the container will fit the paper or plastic tube which the bags are wound onto. We find that the best style is the soft zipper case. These bags fit fine. These bags are easy to pull out and separate. The writing on the bag tells which side is up. It is just a better product than any we have used before. We found the hard plastic shapes to be more of a bother, falling off, or just clunky. Yes I would assume these bags will fit most any container. We use a few different types of holders. One is shaped like a mini pail with cover and we found it more of a pain keeping it assembled. The other issue is whether the spindle in the container will fit the paper or plastic tube which the bags are wound onto. We find that the best style is the soft zipper case. These bags fit fine. These bags are easy to pull out and separate. The writing on the bag tells which side is up. It is just a better product than any we have used before. We found the hard plastic shapes to be more of a bother, falling off, or just clunky. Yes I would assume these... » Read More We use a few different types of holders. One is shaped like a mini pail with cover and we found it more of a pain keeping it assembled. The other issue is whether the spindle in the container will fit the paper or plastic tube which the bags are wound onto. We find that the best style is the soft zipper case. These bags fit fine. These bags are easy to pull out and separate. The writing on the bag tells which side is up. It is just a better product than any we have used before. We found the hard plastic shapes to be more of a bother, falling off, or just clunky. Yes I would assume these bags will fit most any container. « Show Less
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We made the same mistake--make sure the smaller section is turned full counter-clockwise relative to the white inner plastic piece that inserts into the upper handle. Then you should be able to reassemble them. Don't force the pieces together.
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I ordered one of these to zip together with the one I have. When I got it I found that it had a zipper end ... the part that does the zipping ... on each end of the zipper. No way will two be able to zip together!!!! I returned it.