"Anne P. Mitchell, Esq." > wrote in message
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>
> I agree it will get waaay underutilized if it's put in a cupboard - we
> actually finally capitulated and put ours on the counter - it really
> doesn't take up *that* much room", with some bags tucked behind it so
> they are really handy, and we use it *all* the time - daily - and don't
> forget that even though it says not to, you can use it (without vacuum,
> sealing only) to seal most other plastic bags (NOT bread bags, but the
> crinkly plastic like chocolate chips come in, and also any with the
> mylar interior like potato chip bags).
>
> Anne

Another option is to mount it on the wall with the screws that are provided.
You have to use it on the counter, but storing it on the wall would keep it
handy but out of the way.