Products: DealsDirect Value Pack 12 Space Saving Vacuum Bags
Price: $29.95
Shop: Deals Direct
Rating:  ****

Comments:

I think this is a good value for money. For the same amount of money, you’ll get less number of bags. It comes in three different sizes which I find really handy for different purposes. It also come with an instruction sheet (not that you really need it, it’s pretty straightforward to use).

These bags are really good to store spare quilts, pillows, blanket, and bulky winter clothes when the season’s over. It prevents them from collecting dust and when you vacuum the bag, it removes the air so the contents become flatter. It saves so much space!

To get the bag to seal properly, you’ll probably better off using hands rather than the zip that comes with it. I find the zip doesn’t seal the bag tightly, so use your fingers to press on the seal to make it tight.

The pretty useless zip

The valve where you suck the air from has several components. One of them is this little plastic thing. I think it’s meant to make it more air tight but it’s so small, it’s easy to lose. I vacuumed one of mine : P It will still work without the plastic thing though. Just screw it tightly. When you don’t use the little plastic seal on the valve, you can let out a bit of air when need be by opening the top part of the valve cover. The let-out won’t work if you have the plastic seal over the hole.

The valve and its many components

Overall, I think it’s a really good value for money. It’s a bit tricky to use, but you’ll figure it out soon.

I used to have the more expensive bags and I can say the only difference is the valve. The more expensive one has a simpler valve which is easier to use but I think doesn’t seal as well as this one. So I will definitely buy this one again.

Before

After

Received my dealsdirect’s order today. I ordered on Wednesday, arrives on friday. Very fast! I’ve checked the mattress protector, looks like a good quality. I haven’t tried the vacuum bags yet.

Pretty happy so far.

Argh, I’ve been shopping a lot lately.

I just bought these space saving vacuum bags from dealsdirect.com.au and this waterproof mattress protector. I have mixed feelings about Deals Direct. Once upon a time I bought something from them and wasn’t impressed with the quality. But these two products seem to have good reviews so I’m giving them a go. I really need these two items and they will be a lot more expensive if I buy them from the shop.

I find the shipping fee very annoying. I paid $13.90 for shipping, that’s already with $5 off. I wish they have capped shipping. Also their price fluctuate a lot so it’s really annoying to find out the item you bought yesterday is now few dollars cheaper. They ship really fast though. I think my order has been dispatched.

Will write more once I receive the items.

I also bought this first aid kit from catchoftheday.com.au. Again, another shop I have mixed feelings about. I’ve bought from them before and wasn’t impressed with the quality and the slowness of the process. It takes them few days to mail the goods.

I’ve checked around online for first aid kit, I can’t find anywhere cheaper. Let’s hope the quality is good.