Inventory of Canning Jars for Sale in Medford, Oregon For Sale

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*** "J I M's - J A R S" ***
** ALL the jars and other items listed are currently available - the ad is adjusted after each sale.
** for B O T T L E s and related items, see the CL ad: "Bottles: Beer, Wine, Liquor, Etc. & Carboys" **
** Also: E Q U I P M E N T - for Canning and Cooking ( lots of useful items ) **
** see the CL ad: "Canning & Cooking Equip - Pots/Pans, Cast Iron & SS, Pickling Crocks"
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** Modern & Older "Classic" Canning Jars **
** Each "case" has 12 jars except for the Half-Gallon size which are 6 to the case.
** The type and quantity of jars available changes weekly - more come in all the time.
** If you don't see what you are looking for, check back in a few days.
** Used and "New" Sealing Rings ( NM and WM ) are available for purchase at .05 & .10 each.
** "New" lids are sometimes available: NM - $1.00 per box; WM - $1.50 per box.
** "New" 1-Piece NM metal canning jar lids, White color, are available for $3.00 per box ( of 12 ) / $0.25 each.
** "New" 1-Piece NM plastic storage lids, White color, are available for $2.40 per box ( of 12 ) / $0.20 each.
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* Narrow Mouth ( "Regular" ) Quarts - A very good type / size for Tomato puree, Sauces, Soup, small veggies, etc. *
11 cases ( Kerr & Ball ) - - $4.00 each.
3 cases ( Ball, Kerr, Golden Harvest ) - CLEAN - - $5.00 each.
6 cases ( Ball - xxxxs type ) - - $5.00 each.
2 cases ( Ball - xxxxs type ) - CLEAN - - $6.00 each.
16 cases - Special types from xxxxs-xxxxs - - $6.00 each.
..Mason/Star(6), Magic (3), Presto (4), Atlas-Hazel(2), NW ElectroGlas(1).
1 case ( Commercial type - Ball, OI, NW ) - CLEAN - - $5.00
..these are round and have a plain smooth surface - i.e. there is no writing molded onto the glass.
9 cases - "Square" shape with "ribs" - ( Ball ) - from the xxxxs & 30s - - $12.00 each.
42 cases - "Classic" Fat Round shape - from the xxxxs, 30s & 40s - - $6.00 to 12.00 each.
..[ Ball "Perfect Mason", Kerr, Atlas "Strong Shoulder", Presto & others - with Fancy raised lettering ]
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* Wide Mouth Quarts - A very good type/size for Pickles, Dilly Beans, Pears, Peaches, Whole Tomatoes, etc. *
11 cases ( Ball ) - $4.25 each.
37 cases ( Kerr ) - $4.25 each.
1 case ( Ball ) - CLEAN - $5.50
7 cases ( Ball "Special" - xxxxs Heavy-Duty type ) - - $5.00 each.
1 case ( Ball "Special" - xxxxs Heavy-Duty type ) - CLEAN - - $5.50
2 cases ( Commercial type ) - "Fat" shape - - $3.60 each.
2 cases ( Commercial type ) - "Fat" shape - CLEAN - - $5.00 each.
2 cases ( Commercial type ) - "Tall" Cylinder shape - - $4.00 each.
1 case ( Commercial type ) - "Tall" Cylinder shape - CLEAN - - $5.00
..these "commercial" type jars use standard wide-mouth home canning lids & sealing rings.
48 jars - "Classic" Cylinder shape - ( Kerr ) - - $1.50 to $2.50 each.
..[ from the xxxxs, 30s & 40s, with Fancy raised lettering ]
52 jars - "Classic" Cylinder shape - ( Ball "Special" & Presto ) - - $1.00 to 2.00 each.
..[ from the xxxxs, with Fancy raised lettering ]
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* 1.5 Pint Jars - Wide Mouth & Narrow Mouth - an interesting size *
8 cases - Wide-Mouth - Tall, Straight sided, slightly Tapered, ( "Fancy" Ball xxxxs/xxxxs ) - - $12.00 each.
..an interesting size & shape of jar - designed to hold full size Asparagus spears.
1 case - "Freezer & Refrigerator" jars ( Ball ) - "Rare", xxxxs, Limited short term production - CLEAN - - $24.00
..Wide-Mouth - Tall, Straight sided, slightly Tapered - with special "Gripper" ribs".
..an interesting size & shape of jar.
* Commercial Mason Canning type - these jars use standard Narrow-Mouth home canning lids and sealing rings *
..Pasta Sauce type: Classico ( Atlas-Mason ) / 5-Brothers / Safeway Select / etc. ; Peach type: Safeway, Delmonte.
6 cases - Narrow-Mouth - "Tall / Squarish" shape - - $3.60 each.
5 cases - Narrow-Mouth - "Tall / Squarish" shape - CLEAN - - $4.80 each.
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* Narrow Mouth Pints - the best size / type for Jam & Applesauce and very good for Salsa & small veggies. *
15 cases ( Ball & Kerr ) - - $4.00 each.
1 case ( Kerr ) - CLEAN - - $5.00 each.
26 cases ( Commercial type ) - plain, smooth-sided, Cylinder shape - NEW, "In-the-Box"
..without lids - - $4.80 each ; with new 1-Piece white Metal Lids $6.00 each.
..these jars use standard Narrow-Mouth home canning "mason" lids and sealing rings.
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8 cases ( Ball xxxxs style ) - - $5.00 each.
4 cases ( Ball xxxxs style ) - CLEAN - - $6.00 each.
2 cases ( Mason-Star - Vintage, xxxxs ) - "Squarish" - - $5.00 each.
1 case ( Mason-Star - Vintage, xxxxs ) - "Squarish" - CLEAN - - $6.00
2 cases ( Golden Harvest, Bernardin ) - NEW, "In-the-Box" - $7.50 each.
..comes with a new set of lids and sealing rings.
3 cases ( "Mason", Rosarita, Hershey's ) - CLEAN - - $6.00 each.
1 case - Square Commercial Jam type - CLEAN - - $4.80
2 cases - Round Commercial canning type - CLEAN - - $4.80 each.
18 "Flower" Jars - modern Ball Pints, "Decorated" on the rear side with one of 6 flowers - CLEAN - - $1.00 each.
..( Wild Rose, Black Eyed Susan, California Poppy, Sunflower, Morning Glory, Slipper Orchid ).
26 cases - "Classic" Fat-Round, Cylinder & Square shape - from the xxxxs, 30s & 40s - $12.00 to $18.00 per case.
..[ Ball "Perfect Mason", Kerr "Self Sealing" , Atlas "Strong Shoulders", Hazel-Atlas & others - with Fancy lettering ]
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* Wide Mouth Pints - good for Apple Butter, Chunky Veggies, Salsa, Peaches, Pears, Salmon, Tuna, etc. *
1 case ( Ball ) - CLEAN - - $5.00
1 case ( Kerr ) - "New" / Unused, "in the box"- with a set of new lids and sealing rings - - $7.50
6 Pint jars ( Commercial type ) - "tall" & slightly tapered, with smooth straight sides - CLEAN - - $0.50 each.
..these use standard wide-mouth home canning lids & sealing rings.
1 case of xxxxs Ball "Refrigerator & Freezer" Pint Canning Jars - "Rare / Hard to Find" - CLEAN - - $12.00
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* Wide Mouth Pints - Short / Low - an interesting shape of jar - very good for Salsa & Special items. *
2 cases - Squat & Squarish ( Kerr ) - from the xxxxs - - $6.00 each.
5 cases - Squat & Squarish ( Ball ) - from the xxxxs - - $9.00 each.
1 case - Squat & Round ( Presto ) - from the xxxxs - Heavy Duty - - $12.00
12 jars - Squat & Round ( Kerr ), with "Fancy" raised lettering - made in the xxxxs, 30s & 40s - - $1.00 to $4.00 each.
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* Wide Mouth Half-Pints - Short / Low / Round - great for condiments, Chutney, Tuna, Sturgeon, etc. *
3 cases - ( Kerr ) - CLEAN - - $5.00 each.
3 cases - ( "Fish" - Salmon molded into the glass! ) - CLEAN - - $5.00 each.
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* Narrow Mouth Half-Pint Jars - Short / Low - an interesting shape - great for condiments, special relishes, etc. *
1 case ( Ball ) - Short & Square - from the xxxxs & 50s - - $9.00
1 case ( Ball ) - Round - from the xxxxs & xxxxs - - $12.00
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** Jelly & Jam Type Jars ( Small jars ) - Narrow-Mouth **
11 cases - different sizes & shapes - ( Ball, Kerr, Misc ) - - $4.00 to $5.00 each.
.Plain, "Decorated" & "Quilted" 8oz, Tapered shape ( 9 cases ) ; Plain Round 10oz ( 2 cases ).
5 cases - 8oz - "Fat" shape - "Decorated" ( Kerr ) - - $6.00 each.
2 cases - 8oz - "Fat" shape - "Decorated" ( Kerr ) - CLEAN - - $6.75 each.
..an interesting shape / style of jar - that is no longer made.
2 cases - 12oz "Square" - $4.80 each.
24 cases - 12oz Commercial Mason / Jam type - Round shape, smooth sides - NEW, "In-the-Box" - - $5.50 each.
1 case - 12oz Commercial Mason / Jam type, Round shape - - $3.75
..these jars use standard Narrow-Mouth home canning lids and sealing rings.
3 cases - 12oz - "Quilted Crystal" ( Kerr ) - - $5.00 each.
2 cases - 12oz - "Quilted Crystal" ( Kerr ) - CLEAN - - $5.50 each.
2 cases - 12oz - "Decorated" ( Kerr ) - - $5.00 each.
3 cases - 12oz - "Decorated" ( Kerr ) - CLEAN - - $6.00 each.
..an interesting shape / style of jar - that is no longer made.
4 cases - 4oz short "Quilted Crystal" ( Kerr ) - Small - NEW - "In-the-Box" - - $6.50 each.
..each case comes with a set of new lids and sealing rings.
6 cases - 4oz short "Quilted Crystal" ( Kerr ) - Small - for Caviar, etc. - CLEAN - - $5.00 each.
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** Jelly / "Jello" molds / Freezer Jam Jars - xxxxs-xxxxs - these use special "press-on" metal or plastic lids **
* Various shapes: Short-Fat-Round with Fancy patterns ; Low & Wide with Fancy Ribbed Pattern ;
* "Tall" with Round "angular" molded design. ; Many "decorated" with Fruit patterns molded into the bottom.
304 - 8oz size - - Ball, Kerr, Atlas, misc - - $0.40 each.
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** Large Canning Jars - Half-Gallons ( 2-Quart ) - ( If "cases" are mentioned, there are 6 jars in it ) **
14 Narrow-Mouth ( Kerr ) - - $1.00 each.
51 Wide-Mouth ( Ball, Kerr ) - - $1.00 each.
20 Narrow-Mouth - Round shape with rounded "shoulder" & "foot" - - $1.00 each.
..aka Honey Jars - holds about 6 pounds.
48 Narrow-Mouth ( Ball ) "Classic" Cylinder shape, from the xxxxs - - $2.50 each.
16 Narrow-Mouth ( Atlas, Kerr, Presto ) - "Classic" Fat / Cylinder shape - - $3.50 each.
..from the xxxxs & xxxxs, with Fancy raised lettering.
6 Wide-Mouth ( Kerr ) - Straight Sided Cylinder shape, from the xxxxs & xxxxs - - $5.00 each.
..with Fancy raised lettering.
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* Special Canning Jars - USA Bi-Centennial *
84 Quart jars - Narrow-Mouth - with "Liberty Bell xxxx" pattern - made by Anchor Hocking - CLEAN - - $0.50 each.
34 Pint jars - Narrow-Mouth - with "Liberty Bell xxxx" pattern - made by Anchor Hocking - - $0.50 each.
43 Quart jars - Narrow-Mouth - with various Revolutionary War scenes - made by Ball for US Bi-Centennial - - $1.00 each.
..Independence Hall (11) ; Williamsburg (2) ; Mt Vernon (3) ; Valley Forge (10) ; Ft. Ticonderoga (15) ; Concord (2) ;
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** Fancy & Unique Canning Jars **
* The jar opening on all these accommodates standard canning lids and rings *
100+ 12oz, Pint, 18oz, 24oz, Quart, 1.5-Quart, Half-Gallon Narrow Mouth "Mason" jars - - $1.00 to $5.00 each.
..many interesting / fancy shapes, designs & patterns - Round, Square, Oval, Diamond, Art Deco, etc. etc. etc.
..All 50+ years old - from the xxxxs, 30s, 40s & 50s !!
35 24oz to 32oz "Coffee" jars - "Fat" Round shape - Narrow-Mouth & Wide-Mouth - - $0.50 each.
..some with a "design" on the glass ( xxxxs,40s,50s )
36 Square / Cube-shaped "Coffee" jars - 1-qt to 1.5-qt size - Narrow-Mouth & Wide-Mouth - - $2.50 to $7.50 each.
..These jars are either plain clear glass or have very fancy raised lettering & designs - all are at least 60 years old.
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Location: SE Portland near 157th and Clinton.
To arrange a purchase - just call any day between 8am to 8pm - if the line is busy, try the alternate phone number
or wait awhile and try again - or send an email with your phone number and we will call you.
You can come to purchase items most days 8am to 6:00pm, except Fridays and Saturdays, when we are usually
available only from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Call about 1 hour before coming.
Call 503-762-xxxx
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