On 7/9/2010 8:06 AM, Wilson wrote:
> On 07/08/10 5:43 PM, sometime in the recent past gloria.p posted this:
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
> Soon we'll have to put little 'deposit' stickers on the canned stuff we
> give away. Actually, most of our friends know that one sure way to let
> us know they enjoyed some of our preserves is to return the jar ;-)
>

I'm thinking of asking for a dollar deposit on all fruit jars. Bring it
back, get your dollar back, don't bring it back I can buy another.