potawie - ok, I didnt know you were talking about crushing the pods, I thought you meant something like keeping/storing/spoilage for later uses.
but if the pods are small & compact like thais,cayennes,etc... then I dont think you'll have much of a problem for the pods getting crushed. but I could see some bigger pod types like habs,bells,etc... getting crushed maybe.
this is not a serious issue though, because you can simply hit the "manual seal" button. it'll start sealing the bag & stop the vacuum process so no crushed pods. just watch it & be ready to hit the seal button before the pods get crushed.
hixs - I believe it'd be in the months vs weeks before spoilage happens but I had to say weeks just because I really dont know, but if sealed properly you should be good to go for couple months IMO. the rest depends on if blanched or not (or dried but if this then I'd say years)
& if ya dont have a vacuum sealer, I'd get a "food saver" brand, its a good brand with options, & walmart sells them for a fair price.