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Pescador

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Cost of jam/pickle jars
« on: December 19, 2013, 18:41:10 »
Just looking at putting an order in to The Bottle Company, from who I normally buy, and see a lot of the prices are up by 60% since August.
Anyone else finding this huge hike elsewhere?
Or can you recommend another supplier?
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2013, 19:30:42 »
I get all I need plus more free from freecycle.. 
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2013, 19:55:13 »
NOOOOO! never waste money buying them

Freecycle/realcycle and freegle are always good for them, see loads of adds for them and people always respond to wanted adds for jars/win bottles etc

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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2013, 20:05:53 »
Hi Pescador - Thanks for reminding me that my stocks are running low - I've just done an add on our two local sites... I need to stock up again.
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2013, 21:29:50 »
I have just done a quick search and found these suppliers.  Might help:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=jam+jars+to+buy&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE10SR
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2013, 10:10:28 »
Ask non-jam making friends to keep their jars and it amazing how many you will get in a short time. :wave: :wave: :wave:
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2013, 22:16:28 »
Thank you for your replies.
In order to comply with EHO and FSA regulations, and to keep my 5 star rating I need to use new jars.
I thought someone else on this site may be in the same situation.
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2013, 14:56:23 »
Thank you for your replies.
In order to comply with EHO and FSA regulations, and to keep my 5 star rating I need to use new jars.
I thought someone else on this site may be in the same situation.

Ok understood... what about ebay..
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2013, 17:57:10 »
Thanks, Gav,

I've looked at e-bay, but it seems to be an across the board rise
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2013, 18:57:51 »
I don't know what price you're aiming for, but we buy honey jars from Colorlites in Chatham.  Here's their pricing page for clear glass jam jars.  A 1lb jar seems to be around 30p: http://www.colouredbottles.co.uk/store/home.php?cat=331

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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2013, 22:39:27 »
Thanks Melbourne, looking into it.
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2013, 09:48:45 »
Pescador, don't know if these are any good to you I bought loads of them, and they are very efficient

http://www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk/housewares/preserving/jars/dept/

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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2014, 09:48:01 »
Hi there, my supplier told me that the reason for the rise in the cost of jam jars is due to the increase in energy prices.  Can I just remind everyone that it is ok to use recoiled jam jars for home and personal use but if you're selling your produce at a farmers marker or craft fair, this is a no-no. You have to buy new one. xxx

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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2014, 20:32:26 »
Hi DP,
Sorry I missed your post, and thank you for the link.
I've checked them out, and a 1lb jar costs £1.52 inc VAT and delivery ( and that when buying 100)!!
I'm paying about  £0.50 from The Bottle Company (South) Ltd.
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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2014, 10:42:01 »
My friends save the jars for me , I don't show it or anything, I just love jams and chutney's :happy7: and I make sure I give some to my wee jar saver army ,did think of bying some last yr but to pricy for me . :wave:

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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2014, 12:14:33 »
I can understand the need for a new lid, but why a new jar? Aren't milk bottles reused?

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Re: Cost of jam/pickle jars
« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2014, 13:46:03 »
I can understand the need for a new lid, but why a new jar? Aren't milk bottles reused?
If you sell jam...'officially' you are not supposed to re-use the jar even with new lids on.. :BangHead:

 

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