[jrose_lee]

mason jars are so expensive for shipping. Is there any local places, such as retail stores or outlets that sell them anywhere. I have not found any. Or does anyone know any places with really cheap shipping.

 

[phroggies]

I've seen them at both our local Kroger's and at Walmart. I want to say I got about 10 for 10 dollars, which made me pretty happy. If your grocery has a canning area (look next to the freezer bags and/or in the baking section for a start) they might be there--although I've also noticed that the more "country" a given store, the more likely they are to carry them (i.e., I live in an urban area, but in a part of it that's close to the edge of town and a lot of farmland. So I think that explains some of the availability).

 

[stellimamo]

I've seen them at Walmart too. I usually try to pick mine up at garage sales or Goodwill. They are usually really cheap and people just want them gone!

 

[~Quse~]

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Originally Posted by stellimamo I've seen them at Walmart too. I usually try to pick mine up at garage sales or Goodwill. They are usually really cheap and people just want them gone!

Good idea. Even if you just find the jars, you can pick up packs of lids at Wal-mart, etc.

There is a small, old fashioned grocery/hardware store near me that sells mason jars. Maybe you have something similar?

 

[craftynsewon]

dollar general stores also carry canning jars.. if I recall correctly they had quart jars for $6 a dozen last year..

 

[momto l&a]

I find them at local grocery stores, hardware stores, WalMart.

Though most of mine I have gotten from 2 different older folks who move or died.

I also find them at yard sales thrift shops and advertised in the local stuff for sale paper.

 

[kdmama33]

Freecycle is sometimes a good source. Hardware stores often carry canning supplies for great prices, too.

 

[BetsyPage]

I just got a 12 pack of quart-sized jars on sale for $8 at Meijers.

 

[luv my 2 sweeties]

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Originally Posted by BetsyPage I just got a 12 pack of quart-sized jars on sale for $8 at Meijers.

Ooo! I live in Meijer land!

I haven't checked this week's sale flier yet, so I didn't know they were on sale this week. Thanks for the heads up!