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Post by mogal on Mar 5, 2020 11:38:44 GMT
Last night an online auction in Columbia closed, selling an All American canner that looked like a 921 for $26. It still had the old petcock deal on it and a basket type rack rather than a flat type but otherwise fully functional.
Several auctions held by the company DH works for part time have had canning jars in the last few months. I bought a couple of lots and was given some that didn't sell ending up with 91 brand name jars of different sizes, 28 jars that would accept canning jar lids, a bunch of jars that still had their own lids from 8 oz. to a gallon and a handful of odds and ends that I'll probably send to recycling. My total bill for all this was $4. Yeah, I did well.
Keep your eyes open, especially if you are new to canning and trying to stock up without breaking the bank.
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Post by Use Less on Mar 5, 2020 12:53:24 GMT
There used to be a lot more on-site auctions in my area than now. A particular auctioneer had a following, though really he had a big ego and palpable disdain for many people. He died by self-inflicted gunshot. Though I don't recall that it was declared suicide, it occurred on his wife's birthday.  I enjoyed going to those things, though. At one time we could easily fill the truck with boxes of clutter for a couple bucks each, just for fun. I might still go if I saw a "nice" country auction, but I wouldn't buy like that again. There's an auction house minutes from me, but the couple of times I took a look, it was really, really just crap. Don't have a truck now, either. |
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Post by mzgarden on Mar 5, 2020 13:30:26 GMT
Over the last several years, DH and I would routinely go to farm/country/rural auctions. I had the best time chatting up the old timers/regulars - what a hoot. I'd pull up a chair near their group and start knitting. Eventually one would say something to me and we'd chat and then it would be on. They loved being able to tell their stories to new ears and I enjoyed listening to them - learned a lot too. DH was usually busy hunting tools or implements and got some really good deals. I got a wonderful several hours drinking coffee and listening to stories. Not sure how that will play out this year but if we can, we'll do it again.
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Post by mogal on Mar 5, 2020 20:01:27 GMT
Eventually one would say something to me and we'd chat and then it would be on. They loved being able to tell their stories to new ears and I enjoyed listening to them - learned a lot too. I love "telling their stories to new ears!" |
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Post by Jolly on Mar 5, 2020 20:52:44 GMT
Over the last several years, DH and I would routinely go to farm/country/rural auctions. I had the best time chatting up the old timers/regulars - what a hoot. I'd pull up a chair near their group and start knitting. Eventually one would say something to me and we'd chat and then it would be on. They loved being able to tell their stories to new ears and I enjoyed listening to them - learned a lot too. DH was usually busy hunting tools or implements and got some really good deals. I got a wonderful several hours drinking coffee and listening to stories. Not sure how that will play out this year but if we can, we'll do it again. Wish we had them... |
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Post by Ozarks Tom on Mar 5, 2020 21:44:19 GMT
I don't have the patience for auctions, by the time they get to the items I'm interested in I've wasted hours. We'll stop at garage sales and estate sales, and we've found several things that were worthwhile. Got an old Presto canner for $6, refitted it with a jiggler valve for $18 and use it regularly. Old tools and canning jars are generally what we're looking for.
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Post by Tim Horton on Mar 5, 2020 23:27:47 GMT
Knock on wood..... We have been lucky... All 7 of Sweeties All American canners were garage sale, thrift store finds..
The next to last one I found at a thrift store as the lady who stocked shelves was putting it out on display. I had my hand on it before she could push it to the back of the shelf.. It looked to be almost new, complete with booklet for $30... Less senior discount..
Last summer Sweetie found a very sad looking, barn stored AA 915 for $20 at a garage sale.. A good detailed clean up and $20 in new gauge and safety plug parts, makes it work as good as new..
I always replace the gauge first thing, even if they test OK. It may fail the very next use.. Easy, cheap enough to start with a new gauge, and pop off plug..
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