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brian0918
Penny Collector Member
USA
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 Posted - 10/15/2009 : 18:26:19
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I have been getting coupons in bulk from ebay and using them at Walmart. The best deal I've found so far are coupons for Edge Infused Shaving Gel for You must be logged in to see this link. - it's a quick and easy way to stock up for cheap (esp. considering Sam's Club doesn't take coupons).
Also, Suave has the cheapest shampoo at 7 cents / oz, (or about 5 cents with coupons from ebay)
So, anyways, I now have a ton of deodorant (clear stick), shave gel, shampoo, razor blades, etc - enough for a couple years maybe. What's the best way to store all of these?
I'm guessing deodorant will dry out, so I need to put it in a ziploc bag - or is that too porous?
I've also read that razor blades should be kept in rubbing alcohol (both before and after usage) to prevent micro-rust from wearing down the blade. Is it enough to keep them in ziploc bags, or do I need to go a step further for long-term storage?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks! :D
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Edited by - brian0918 on 10/15/2009 18:46:44 |
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Nickelless
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 10/15/2009 : 19:15:28
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Just keep caps and lids on and consumer products such as shampoo, conditioner, etc., should be fine. The containers they come in are specially designed for long-term storage, so there's no need to take special measures. No need to put them in Ziploc bags. And with razors, I'm pretty sure they will stay rust-free if they are kept dry--but if you want to keep them free from atmospheric moisture, put them inside a brown paper bag.
I'm still getting settled in my new apartment as far as setting up my long-term storage items in an inconspicuous manner, but I'll post some photos on here soon to show you guys some of what I'm doing. Hopefully this will give you some ideas for your own storage space. |
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Edited by - Nickelless on 10/15/2009 19:17:50 |
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Lemon Thrower
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1588 Posts |
 Posted - 10/15/2009 : 19:25:13
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| if you are prepping like this, get a snorkel sealer from sorbent systems. its a vacuum sealer but with inexpensive bags. |
Buying:
Peace/Morgan G+ at $15.00
copper cents at 1.3X
wheat pennies at 3X
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Nickelless
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USA
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Posted - 10/16/2009 : 12:28:05
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Originally posted by Lemon Thrower
if you are prepping like this, get a snorkel sealer from sorbent systems. its a vacuum sealer but with inexpensive bags.
Thanks for the plug, Lemon Thrower, I and at least one other person here on the board have bought the VS280 vacuum sealer from Sorbent Systems: You must be logged in to see this link.
HOWEVER, like I said, given the nature of packages for basic consumer products such as shampoo, toothpaste, etc., they are already made for long-term storage, so as long as lids and caps are kept tight, the product itself should be fine. No need to bother with vacuum sealing toothpaste, shampoo or anything else. Save the vacuum sealing for stuff that's not already airtight, such as food. |
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Edited by - Nickelless on 10/16/2009 12:29:09 |
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Lemon Thrower
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1588 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2009 : 06:44:05
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not sure who recommended it but i bougth that machine based on the advice of a message board, probably you nickless, and it works great. it pulls a good vacuum, cost about half as much as a foodsaver brand, and the bags are a few pennies each instead of 20 cents each. I count out $100 FV of silver and then vacuum seal it, lol.
my only disappointment with it is it does not have a vacuum hose to seal jars. |
Buying:
Peace/Morgan G+ at $15.00
copper cents at 1.3X
wheat pennies at 3X
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jonflyfish
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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Posted - 10/17/2009 : 09:38:41
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| Totally agree. VS280 with any brand of channel lock bags is far superior to ultra expensive sealers that require their own proprietary (expensive) bags. |
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Nickelless
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