Is it true that these bags are no longer good? A lot of 1-star reviews in 2014.
878718
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.
878719
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!).
878720
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.
878721
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
1287901
Lots of people do that, I believe. It's a good way to go because replacement bags are a bit spendy.
708827
I have had it for 14 months. I used it earlier this week. Today, it does not work, will not turn on. Checked all electronic connections, they were clean and tight. It is 2 months out-of-warranty, nearest Panasonic Svc Center is over 250 miles away. Even before this incident, I could not buy bags locally. Had to special order them and it took forever to find a supplier, even tho I live in a major city. I was not happy with that, but "Hey, it is a great vacuum cleaner!" Not any more. A vacuum of this price should last more than 14 months, especially when it is used once a week! Update, 2/20/15. Used a local vacuum cleaner repair company. There is a circuit board in the on/off switch. A rheostat burned up. I had them bypass that, which meant it would be only one speed, HIGH. That's okay. It works now. Cost $69. Hate to see what a new circuit board would have cost.
1509911
Over time, with the support in place, the corners get caught in the spokes and tear away. It takes some time to happen - My bags lasted 4 years of light intermittent use and I thought they were great for the price but then they started to unravel and catch so if you are commuting daily be aware of this.
2065802
When I purchased mine, they had an expiration date of 2/2015. I still have a couple of bags left, but i gave a few to friends.
1530400
No, and with a product that has nearly as many 1 star ratings as 4 star, I would think long and hard about it before buying. This is the link to my review..
262862
It should be good for a year. I keep my unopened bags in the freezer where they last indefinitely.
1195591
There is a date of manufacture and a date of expiration printed on the bag's label. The expiration date is exactly two years after the date of manufacture. When I received my order in 2014, the date of manufacture was in 2013, so I have a year left according to the date of expiration. My bag apparently was sitting on a shelf for 1 year.
2096129
see the video attached in the main picture section of the description.. the old reviews reporting problems aren't really valid anymore because they updated the design.
597076
I think Consumer Reports review quality is getting worse. Too many products, they don't test like they used to, and their politics seem to affect a lot of their listings. I still subscribe and use their research, but find I need to use it as only one source. Watch their ratings vs. user ratings on various sites, and you will find lots of divergence.
1858658
I'm not sure but I don't think the bags are archival so may degrade your photos over time.
976735
I don't know the "usual" expiration date, but the bag I purchased 8/2014 is good through 3/2016.
119653
I bought mine in December 2013 and I still have some left from that bag and I keep it closed tightly and in a freezer bag. On the bag it states 'best by September 2016'.
1207309
I had a 2013 RT and like the bags. If they didn't change the cases in 2014 you'll be fine.
53897
The bag I have now I've had for about a month and the expiration date is February 2016. I haven't had any issues with previous bags either.
847853
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.
215340
Haven't purchased any lately, but the few bags I have gotten in the past were always wonderful. Sorry to hear you're having a bad experience, I am sure they will replace them for you if you contact the seller thru Amazon in a timely manner.