As a follow up to my last post -- here is a link (today only) for a FoodSaver V2222 for $59 on Woot:http://home.woot.com/offers/foodsaver-vacuum-food-sealer-starter-kit-2?utm_campaign=Amazon+Daily+-+20150327+-+Home.Woot+-+foodsaver-vacuum-food-sealer-starter-kit-2&utm_source=Amazon&utm_medium=emailThis looks similar to the unit I bought for $59, but not quite the same, so I don't know how it would compare in use ...