"George Shirley" > wrote in message
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> 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.

Walmart carries both the Ball and the Golden Harvest jars. Golden Harvest
cost less so that's what I buy, unless it's for the jelly jars and I've
never seen Golden Harvest jelly jars.



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-Marilyn