Reynolds Handi-Vac Starter Kit for .99 after coupon at Food Lion, perhaps free - YMMV

A few months ago, Reynolds Handi-Vac came on to the market. The starter kit includes 3 quart sized bags and the vacuum sealer machine, which is hand held. I have been watching this product for the past few months to see if there would be a price drop, as most places I have seen them they were about $8.99-$9.99. I already own a Food Saver and find it immensely helpful in stretching our grocery budget, but sometimes the Food Saver is overkill for a small object that I might want to freeze.

I recently spotted the Reynolds Handi-Vac starter kit on sale at Food Lion for $7.99. There is currently a $2 coupon, which expires on 5/11/08, which can be used to lower the cost. A nice triple play is that you can then send in for the $5 rebate, which is a tear pad form located on Handi-Vac displays. This triple play will net you a really cheap vacuum system for only .99 after rebate. However, one Food Lion near me did have peel off coupons for $3 off the product, which would make it free after rebate and coupons. Better yet is that the $5 rebate form states that there is a limit of 10 submissions per household. (Think inexpensive gift!)

I did visit the Reynolds site. A coupon is available for print and is just .55 off the cost of the unit. Still, better than nothing if you wanted to get in on this deal. This product received a positive review from Clever Shopper at Associated Content. Clever Shopper discusses her experience using the Reynolds Handi-Vac in an article entitled Reynold's Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealer Review. In the article, Clever Shopper refers to the Reynolds Handi-Vac as "one of the smartest inventions I have seen in a long time."

To see how this nifty gadget works by viewing a demo, please visit the Reynolds site. You can also print out that .55 coupon while you are there checking it out. I do feel that this product is worth a try if you don't have a Food Saver. With the cost of groceries skyrocketing, it is a necessity for families to eliminate food waste. This handy kitchen gadget will help many families afford a vacuum sealer.