todd wrote:

> We're registering for our wedding and have wanted a vacuum sealer for a
> while. I have heard a lot about the FoodSaver line, but unfortunately
> the two kitchen stores we registered at (WilliamSonoma and Hecht's) do
> not carry that brand. Hecht's is the only one to carry a sealer and
> they carry the "Rival Seal-A-Meal VS110-BCD" (easily found on
> http://www.rivalproducts.com ).
>
> As this looks a bit different then other food sealers I have seen, does
> anyone have opinions on how well it works? (vacuum power, bag sealing,
> and replacement bag availability). I would use this primarily for
> freezing food and food-prep for camping trips.
>
> I searched the history in the rec.food groups and didn't find any
> definitive reviews on this product...most people asking the same
> question as me.
>

Let me get this straight. While you already know that the FoodSaver line is
good you are wondering if the Rival product is any good because you are
pre-selecting your wedding gifts from a store that doesn't carry your first
choice?