I stopped at a brand new Ace Hardware store this AM, open less than a week.

I looked for canning jars. They had authentic Ball jars and lids.
Are you ready for this? To the best of my memory (which is none too
good, prices per case were approximately:

4 oz $8.99
8 oz. 9.99
12 oz 9.99
16 oz. 10.99
Qt. 12.99

Standard lids $1.25/pkg.

I'll admit (albeit sheepishly) that I bought a case of 12 oz.
because,ya know, they are nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find anywhere.

I also clued in the manager that he needed to carry Fruit Fresh,
Pickle Crisp, and Ball Blue Books if he was gonna sell jars.
(Ooh, I forgot to mention pectin!)

They also had enamel BWB and pressure canners and seals. I was surprised
because this was in a pretty yuppie shopping area.

gloria p