I am so disappointed in the new "easy open" bags. They tear EVERY time you open them. The bags seem to be thinner also. I usually purcahse a case at a time and am so disappointed in the quality. Big waste. I don't need "easy open", I need "stays sealed".
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
I'm sorry to hear about your disappointment with Easy Open Tabs. Quality is important to our company, and each bag should provide the reliable seal you've come to expect in the past. We'd love the chance to make this up to you and invite you to call 1-800-558-5252 (weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM CST). Or feel free to email us anytime: http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ. Your reference number is: 018584730A.
I usually buy Slider Ziploc freezer bags, but decided to try the "easy open" tabbed bags (because the Slider-type was not in stock). These "easy open" bags are much harder fully seal closed as compared to the large Slider freezer bags. To seal them, there is much aligning and re-aligning, pressing and re-pressing, and listening for clicking involved - a process that is especially challenging for me because I have somewhat reduced fine finger movement due to arthritis. How tightly and easily a bag closes is much more important to me than how easily I can open the bag (which, by the way, the Slider type are easy to open). The only upside of the "easy open" bags is that they are fully recyclable (a point which I am unsure of in regards to the Slider bags). I highly recommend using the Slider type bags over these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
We value your loyalty - and appreciate your giving Easy Open Tabs a try. Like our Slider Bags (which are also recyclable), you should expect these bags to close with little effort. Understanding this wasn't the case for you, we hope you'll give us a call at 1-800-558-5566 so we can further assist. You can reach us Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM CST, or anytime via email: http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ. And please mention reference number: 018584742A.
The new seals break when you open them. It makes it a one time seal bag. Please go back to the previous seal
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
Thanks for the feedback, Chris. We're always working to provide products of the highest quality, so be assured your recent experience isn't something we'd expect. So we can ensure you have Ziploc® brand Freezer Bags you can use, please give us a call at 1-800-558-5252 and mention reference number: 017203533A. You can reach us weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM (CST) or by email anytime: http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ.
I hate the new zip lock bags. We bought the gallon size with "easy open" tabs... No, they are not easily opened, and regularly the plastic fails before the seal can be unzipped and the bag opened. Some people may say that's good, but what is the use of bagging something if you cant then get it OUT of the bag??
Your new "Easy Open Tabs" on the gallon size freezer bags are nice to grab to open, however, they are so strong that when I open the bag, the sides of the bag tear down the seam. This is happening on almost every bag I open, even when I am especially trying to be careful not to tear the bag. This is very frustrating. You either need to reinforce the sides, or change the strength of the grip on the zip!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ziploc.comBy ziplocuspwr, ziplocuspwr, April 20, 2022
I'm sorry for the frustration, Pamela. You should expect Ziploc® brand Freezer Bags to open easily - without worry of tears. When you get a chance, please give us a call at 1-800-558-5252, weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM (CST). Or email us here: http://bit.ly/1MCe4EQ. Your reference number is: 017199401A.
I having been buying these for years but that ends now. The new design is cheap and flimsy and has pinholes in them. I will be shopping for another brand from here on. What a shame.
I've stopped buying the quart size since they've been redesigned. I can't tell you how many i've wasted trying to open or reopen. They tear at the top instead of opening. Then I have to unlock it using my fingernails or just trash it if it's new. It happens to my father-in-law too.
I bought the freezer gallon and quart..they open great and feel sturdy to the bag but the zip feature does not actually seal. Just when I thought it was sealed I packed it to freeze and it busted open all over. The liquids leak out from the seal despite there is nothing left to push together. Disappointment. Why change what works the ziploc bags before these were great never had an issue. Please go back to those, won't buy these again!