On 7/10/2010 2:30 PM, Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In >,
> > 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.

All we ever see around here are Ball and Golden Harvest. I generally buy
GH as they are cheaper than Ball since I usually get them at Big Lots.