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Freeze dried food.
Mar 20^th, 2026 at 11:01pm

I saw some small packets of raspberries and coconut that were freeze dried on special at supermarket (still pricey at half price) and the berries/coconut was light crispy and very flavoursome.

It’s totally different to dehydrated food.

I’m really smitten by the freeze dried food.
Reading up about it, retains over 90% nutrients and lasts 25-30 years, whereas dehydrated food retains 70% nutrients and lasts 3-5 years.

So I ordered a freeze dryer for around $600 for one that’s not going to take you too much bench space in the laundry.

Can’t wait to use it and put up pics.
Hope I’m not going to be disappointed.
Wait and see. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

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Reply #1 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:01pm

Such a con!
Advertised with a price, about $600 and I paid.
Then I get a sneaky message it’s just a deposit with their small print guidelines which didn’t stand out much at all.
Then they want to discuss in WhatsApp price and type machine I want (I believe it could be more like $6,000)
They said I can cancel order and get a refund.
I complained to Ali express about it.
I sent messages to them of wanting to take me away from the official site into WhatsApp so I’m not covered by any scam.
Ali says I will get my order for $600 but I don’t see it can happen.
I will find out what next.
I’m so annoyed, I actually told the freeze machine company their advertising is deceitful.

Looks like I will just use my cheap food dehydrater instead

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Reply #2 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:05pm

Sophia wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:01pm:

Such a con!
Advertised with a price, about $600 and I paid.
Then I get a sneaky message it’s just a deposit with their small print guidelines which didn’t stand out much at all.
Then they want to discuss in WhatsApp price and type machine I want (I believe it could be more like $6,000)
They said I can cancel order and get a refund.
I complained to Ali express about it.
I sent messages to them of wanting to take me away from the official site into WhatsApp so I’m not covered by any scam.
Ali says I will get my order for $600 but I don’t see it can happen.
I will find out what next.
I’m so annoyed, I actually told the freeze machine company their advertising is deceitful.

Looks like I will just use my cheap food dehydrater instead

Not good!

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Ai_Took_Our_Jobs Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 904 Gender:	Re: Freeze dried food. Reply #3 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:07pm He's cheap ones off feebay. How does it compare ? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/177097848658?_skw=freeze+dryer&itmmeta=01KMPY9THFRS4... https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/127681891125?_skw=freeze+dryer&itmmeta=01KMPY9THFSVX...
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Re: Freeze dried food.
Reply #4 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:12pm

Sophia wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:01pm:

Such a con!
Advertised with a price, about $600 and I paid.
Then I get a sneaky message it’s just a deposit with their small print guidelines which didn’t stand out much at all.
Then they want to discuss in WhatsApp price and type machine I want (I believe it could be more like $6,000)
They said I can cancel order and get a refund.
I complained to Ali express about it.
I sent messages to them of wanting to take me away from the official site into WhatsApp so I’m not covered by any scam.
Ali says I will get my order for $600 but I don’t see it can happen.
I will find out what next.
I’m so annoyed, I actually told the freeze machine company their advertising is deceitful.

Looks like I will just use my cheap food dehydrater instead

You were scammed by criminals.

That's why I only use PayPal.
The last time I was scammed I got all my money back -
$450 for a watch that never existed from catch.com

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Re: Freeze dried food.
Reply #5 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:35pm

Sophia wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:01pm:

Such a con!
Advertised with a price, about $600 and I paid.
Then I get a sneaky message it’s just a deposit with their small print guidelines which didn’t stand out much at all.
Then they want to discuss in WhatsApp price and type machine I want (I believe it could be more like $6,000)
They said I can cancel order and get a refund.
I complained to Ali express about it.
I sent messages to them of wanting to take me away from the official site into WhatsApp so I’m not covered by any scam.
Ali says I will get my order for $600 but I don’t see it can happen.
I will find out what next.
I’m so annoyed, I actually told the freeze machine company their advertising is deceitful.

Looks like I will just use my cheap food dehydrater instead

That's where I ended years ago when saving excess harvest. I still like to do sun/air drying but it is slow.

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Reply #6 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 5:39pm

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:07pm:

He's cheap ones off feebay. How does it compare ?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/177097848658?_skw=freeze+dryer&itmmeta=01KMPY9THFRS4...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/127681891125?_skw=freeze+dryer&itmmeta=01KMPY9THFSVX...

Again, tricky wording.
I had looked at these earlier and it’s a dehydrater …

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Reply #7 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 5:40pm

Bobby. wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:12pm:

Sophia wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:01pm:

Such a con!
Advertised with a price, about $600 and I paid.
Then I get a sneaky message it’s just a deposit with their small print guidelines which didn’t stand out much at all.
Then they want to discuss in WhatsApp price and type machine I want (I believe it could be more like $6,000)
They said I can cancel order and get a refund.
I complained to Ali express about it.
I sent messages to them of wanting to take me away from the official site into WhatsApp so I’m not covered by any scam.
Ali says I will get my order for $600 but I don’t see it can happen.
I will find out what next.
I’m so annoyed, I actually told the freeze machine company their advertising is deceitful.

Looks like I will just use my cheap food dehydrater instead

You were scammed by criminals.

That's why I only use PayPal.
The last time I was scammed I got all my money back -
$450 for a watch that never existed from catch.com

Yes I used PayPal.

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Reply #8 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 7:23pm

Sophia wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 5:40pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:12pm:

Sophia wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:01pm:

Such a con!
Advertised with a price, about $600 and I paid.
Then I get a sneaky message it’s just a deposit with their small print guidelines which didn’t stand out much at all.
Then they want to discuss in WhatsApp price and type machine I want (I believe it could be more like $6,000)
They said I can cancel order and get a refund.
I complained to Ali express about it.
I sent messages to them of wanting to take me away from the official site into WhatsApp so I’m not covered by any scam.
Ali says I will get my order for $600 but I don’t see it can happen.
I will find out what next.
I’m so annoyed, I actually told the freeze machine company their advertising is deceitful.

Looks like I will just use my cheap food dehydrater instead

You were scammed by criminals.

That's why I only use PayPal.
The last time I was scammed I got all my money back -
$450 for a watch that never existed from catch.com

Yes I used PayPal.

Quick - tell them about it.
They will help you get your money back.

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Re: Freeze dried food.
Reply #10 - Mar 27^th, 2026 at 8:06pm

Sophia wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:01pm:

Such a con!
Advertised with a price, about $600 and I paid.
Then I get a sneaky message it’s just a deposit with their small print guidelines which didn’t stand out much at all.
Then they want to discuss in WhatsApp price and type machine I want (I believe it could be more like $6,000)
They said I can cancel order and get a refund.
I complained to Ali express about it.
I sent messages to them of wanting to take me away from the official site into WhatsApp so I’m not covered by any scam.
Ali says I will get my order for $600 but I don’t see it can happen.
I will find out what next.
I’m so annoyed, I actually told the freeze machine company their advertising is deceitful.

Looks like I will just use my cheap food dehydrater instead

Oh that's terrible Sophia.
I hate hearing stuff like this that happens to people.

We get it here in Ozpol.
Take Pecca for example. You gotta watch out for his fine print written in invisible wax, with other words over it.

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Re: Freeze dried food.
Reply #11 - Mar 28^th, 2026 at 11:33am

Sophia wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 4:01pm:

Such a con!
Advertised with a price, about $600 and I paid.
Then I get a sneaky message it’s just a deposit with their small print guidelines which didn’t stand out much at all.
Then they want to discuss in WhatsApp price and type machine I want (I believe it could be more like $6,000)
They said I can cancel order and get a refund.
I complained to Ali express about it.
I sent messages to them of wanting to take me away from the official site into WhatsApp so I’m not covered by any scam.
Ali says I will get my order for $600 but I don’t see it can happen.
I will find out what next.
I’m so annoyed, I actually told the freeze machine company their advertising is deceitful.

Looks like I will just use my cheap food dehydrater instead

bad luck

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Sophia

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Re: Freeze dried food.
Reply #12 - Apr 1^st, 2026 at 10:39am

Money refunded. I waited for the refund, now I will send them a strong message of their very deceitful advertising, text book deceitful with small print on a second page it’s just a deposit. They have public enquires from others (not answered) “Is this the right price? Etc.

I saw a food freeze machine for sale on Facebook marketplace 3 days ago for $4,500 (at least $2,000 cheaper) it was used but had a new upgraded oil pump and it sold within 48 hours! Shocked

Oh well, lately I’ve done an air dried batch of quince food paste, to cut up and put on cheese board.
It’s a process but it works. It’s still air drying before I cut into little serving squares. Keeps for ages.
Similar to photo below.

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