I an soooo glad I made this purchase !! . I a single mom with one small child and with having this machine, I can buy the Great Prime Meats that when on sale, you have to buy in bulk, but as a small little family, we wouldn't eat it fast enough before freezer burn sets in, So Oh my gosh, I don't have to food shop as much and I am saving so much money by portioning out meals and freezing 1-2 size portions and cooking as needed !! I Love this Machine !!! Very Easy to Use !! .