Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
#16
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by pootle26
i put loadsa teddies etc in one & they have regained their shape - they look really sad & sorry for themselves when they first arrive - but then they flump up fine!
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pootle26
1. Don't do it in front of the kids Elise was traumatised!!!
2. Make sure they dont make noises when you squeeze them as my box is now singing away(took me ages to find out where noise was coming from) will have to wait till batteries run down or customs will have a shock when a singing box comes through!!!!!
Karen x
#17
Joined: Jul 2004
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Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by karenjc
Well I've vacuumed the teddies - but 2 words of warning:
1. Don't do it in front of the kids Elise was traumatised!!!
2. Make sure they dont make noises when you squeeze them as my box is now singing away(took me ages to find out where noise was coming from) will have to wait till batteries run down or customs will have a shock when a singing box comes through!!!!!
Karen x
1. Don't do it in front of the kids Elise was traumatised!!!
2. Make sure they dont make noises when you squeeze them as my box is now singing away(took me ages to find out where noise was coming from) will have to wait till batteries run down or customs will have a shock when a singing box comes through!!!!!
Karen x
#18
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by karenjc
Well I've vacuumed the teddies - but 2 words of warning:
1. Don't do it in front of the kids Elise was traumatised!!!
2. Make sure they dont make noises when you squeeze them as my box is now singing away(took me ages to find out where noise was coming from) will have to wait till batteries run down or customs will have a shock when a singing box comes through!!!!!
Karen x
1. Don't do it in front of the kids Elise was traumatised!!!
2. Make sure they dont make noises when you squeeze them as my box is now singing away(took me ages to find out where noise was coming from) will have to wait till batteries run down or customs will have a shock when a singing box comes through!!!!!
Karen x
We got ours today from Wilinsons £4.99 for 2. Not tried them yet though.
After your attempts may think Ill just do clothes in ours. We bought 3 packs so have quite a bit to go at. Bought some extra clothes to pack in em too LOL
Hve even thoughtof vacuuming Chippy Dave,Sam and kids to get them to Oz while they wait for their visas???
Hey Bridie are you up for it??? Could try it out.... what do you reckon LOL
For a laugh??
Ang
#19
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by karenjc
Hi all,
I am in the process of packing our non breakables before the shippers come (this made our quote cheaper) and have been looking everywhere for some vacuum storage bags to shrink my clothing, linen, towels etc. Argos do them quite reasonable but have no stock in any store in the country! So I trawled the internet & ebay and found them to be expensive. I then stumbled upon a review of vacumm bags and after spending so much time reading about them thought this would just about finnish me off. But to my suprise Superdrug sell them - 2 x jumbo & 1x large for £4.99!!!! and they came out one of the top in the review! So off I went to town today and bought loads! They are ace. (I'm easily pleased) So everything is being vacuumed - am going to try to do the kids teddies tomorrow!
Karen x
I am in the process of packing our non breakables before the shippers come (this made our quote cheaper) and have been looking everywhere for some vacuum storage bags to shrink my clothing, linen, towels etc. Argos do them quite reasonable but have no stock in any store in the country! So I trawled the internet & ebay and found them to be expensive. I then stumbled upon a review of vacumm bags and after spending so much time reading about them thought this would just about finnish me off. But to my suprise Superdrug sell them - 2 x jumbo & 1x large for £4.99!!!! and they came out one of the top in the review! So off I went to town today and bought loads! They are ace. (I'm easily pleased) So everything is being vacuumed - am going to try to do the kids teddies tomorrow!
Karen x
#20
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by Maple Leaf
..these might good for packing things into the suitcase....? thanks~
#21
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by Maple Leaf
hi can you tell me how the weight is affected....does it make them lighter...??.....i feel a bit silly asking..but am thinking ..these might good for packing things into the suitcase....? thanks~
#22
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen
I asked this the other day but didnt get an answer. I just want to know if they are likely to re-inflate in my suitcase. Low air pressure, back being chucked around etc... Anyone?
#23
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by karenjc
Would think it highly unlikely that they would inflate as they are in a air tight and sealed bag
the weight is not affected..... its the air that is removed so you can cram more in....... but to be honest we chose not to use em.....
because...... if your luggage is searched you would be screwed tryin to pack it all back in again...... plus in some cases.....(haha) people have been know to have to juggle their belongings about due to overload.....
just my opinion anyways.....
boom
#24
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Superdrug had run out of them! Tried everywhere in town but couldn't get hold of them. Any idea of where else sells them?
#25
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by vikk
Superdrug had run out of them! Tried everywhere in town but couldn't get hold of them. Any idea of where else sells them?
Karen x
#26
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by Boomie
the weight is not affected..... its the air that is removed so you can cram more in....... but to be honest we chose not to use em.....
because...... if your luggage is searched you would be screwed tryin to pack it all back in again...... plus in some cases.....(haha) people have been know to have to juggle their belongings about due to overload.....
just my opinion anyways.....
boom
because...... if your luggage is searched you would be screwed tryin to pack it all back in again...... plus in some cases.....(haha) people have been know to have to juggle their belongings about due to overload.....
just my opinion anyways.....
boom
Karen x
#27
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
We got ours from Wilkinson's on the JML stand. £4.99 for pack of 2.
Not quite sure if they are effective though. Would be okay in use with bedding like your quilt/pillows etc.
Ang
Not quite sure if they are effective though. Would be okay in use with bedding like your quilt/pillows etc.
Ang
#28
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
Originally Posted by pootle26
i put loadsa teddies etc in one & they have regained their shape - they look really sad & sorry for themselves when they first arrive - but then they flump up fine!
hth
pootle26
hth
pootle26
#29
Re: Bargain vacuum bags for packing!
UPDATE:
I have found some more vacuum bags in Debenhams today. Both types - vac type 13.99 & travel/roll type 11.99.
Karen x
I have found some more vacuum bags in Debenhams today. Both types - vac type 13.99 & travel/roll type 11.99.
Karen x