I've got the vacuum packer. That was easy. The hard part is getting the eggs! Here's what I was told at an egg curing clinic: Cure and freeze your eggs first, then vacuum seal them. Otherwise, you'll get mush. Some one else suggested that you use minimal vacuum if you try to seal before freezing. I'm sure reel/real experts will respond with the best procedure. In this area, thrift stores are plentiful. I've seen vacuum packers available at prices from $1.00(hand pump model) to $10.00(full-featured machine). My vacuum packer cost $7.00, and included the original box, warranty card, directions, and an unused roll of bags; something to look for when you're trying to determine the amount of use a second hand sealer might have had. Unfortunately, a thrift store shopping truism is that the more urgently you need an item, the least likely you are to find it in stock