Goosey Lucy Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 a rather large number of jamjars from here They will supply jars at a very reasonable cost (much cheaper than Lakeland). My main expense is getting them shipped over here, mainland delivery would be a lot less. If anyone needs jars I would recommend them for their low cost and friendly, helpful customer service. Now all I need to do is find where to store 12 boxes of jars (each box contains 54 jam jars) Think I'll be making a lot of marmalade and jam this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 am I being dim or do they not list prices on the website? I have my jam jars stashed under the stairs behind the hoover as OH never touches the hoover LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 No, you're not being dim. I've ordered the simple round jamjars, 370Food, about a 1lb jar as far as I can see, they are charging me £10.24 per box with 15%vat on top. Lids are £5.61 for 100. So for a box of 56 jars and lids I pay £11.78 + £3.61 = £15.39 which works out at 28p for a jar and lid, so much cheaper than anywhere else I've found. But then you have to add in delivery which to here is horrific due to the ferry etc. I spoke with a lovely efficient lady called Anna, she was very helpful. As mine are being delivered on a pallet I think I'll find a space in the garage for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Lucy that's 648 jam jars!!!!! You're going to be very busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks for the link - very useful My FIL lives in Keynsham so I know where I may end up at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Actually 672, there are 56 in a box not 54 like I first said. Hopefully they'll last me for a while. One of the reasons I hardly ever post on here is I'm trying to start a business selling at Farmer's Markets etc and having to keep reordering from Lakeland is costing me a fortune. It seemed like a good idea at the time. The lady on the phone did say that delivery to me was the same for 12 boxes...or 42 (the maximum they can get on a pallet) so did I want any more? 42 boxes would be ... 2352 jars At least I turned this down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I wish you every success with your venture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thank you. Still working on the name though All usable suggestions gratefully received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Beekeeping suppliers are good for Jars. We order ours in bulk for honey then I pinch them for my Jam and Chutney Like you say its the delivery charge thats the dear part not the jars. We get ours from either Thornes or Masiemore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 good luck ! Blimey - lots of jars. You'll need to work hard to fill that lot. I'd love a good Aubergine chutney recipe if you have one. I've just made a new spiced peach and pineapple jam for serving with meats and cheeses - you'll find it near the top at the moment. Woth a go to see if it's any good to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 I've not made any aubergine chutney but there's a recipe here. I'm starting with simple marmalades, orange, lemon, lime curd and strawberry jam (very cheap strawberries the other day). I've a lovely spicy fruity chutney recipe I made at Christmas in my slow cooker if that's any use? It was delicious. The peach and pineapple jam sounds good, I'll go and have a look, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxchick Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Have seen recycled jam jars being used at farmers market, I have lots as the people at work save them for me, If you need any just ask, storing them drives my husband mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutlandRooster Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 If you're going to use lots of jars and have space to store them then buying on a pallet makes sense and gets a good price. We use a local company to us (jamjarshop.com) and get a good price when bulk buying - don't have the space to take pallet loads - yet . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
