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"gloria.p" > wrote:

> 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

I bought a case of half pints (plain, not quilted) for $6 at Wally
World. I usually avoid Walmart but they are the only place I've ever
been able to find the 4-ounce jars. The coupon from last Sunday's
coupon leaflet brought the price down to $4.50. I picked up another
case of half pints at Cub (local supermarket chain) for $7.

Interestingly, Walmart had the Kerr lids & bands pack for $2.69; Cub had
it for $2.59.

Have you seen Ball's "discover canning" kit? From their site:
"Product Description
Foodies who love new cooking techniques will appreciate this low-cost
starter set. A modern product design/ trendy recipes attract new
consumers to trial using existing kitchenware.

Kit Inclusions:
€ Polypropylene rack with separate, fitted lifter that works in
standard stockpot
€ 3 Pint jars
€ Illustrated, simplified canning instruction Recipe book
€ Bounce-back coupons for additional jars"

FWIW, around here, Kerr jars are less expensive than Ball; I buy only
Kerr. I'm glad the coupons are good for either brand.
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Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ