Now finding mason jars are like finding toilet paper? wth! Alternatives?

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NewGrower2011

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Jun 12, 2020

• #1

Okay so was a little surprised that it seems there has been a run on mason jars as well as TP.

Guess it's time to go on a mission hunting the stores, braving the covid. What alternatives would you all recommend if I can't find mason jars?

Never thought I'd have a hard time getting them, even off season. Checking local stores and Amazon, etc and seems there's a major supply chain problem as many stated the supplier can't fulfill demand.

I've thought about those c-vaults and what not, but I want to stay on the cheap. Mason jars have worked just fine for me so no reason to spend more if avoidable.

 

TreeFarmerCharlie

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Jun 12, 2020

• #2

Are you in the US? I saw plenty of quart and half gallon on the shelves at Aubuchon Hardware and Tractor Supply just last weekend.

 

Hobbes

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Jun 12, 2020

• #3

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Zip Lock jars, food safe plastic. I've been using them for years.

Zip Lock freezer bags = cheap.
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BostonBasementGrowers

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Jun 12, 2020

• #4

Walmart has plenty of kerr wide mouth

 

MrToad69

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Jun 12, 2020

• #5

Walk into any thrift store in their glassware dept and you likely get more than you can carry..

 

PURPLEB3RRYKUSH

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Jun 12, 2020

• #6

Fleabay

 

Boatguy

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Jun 12, 2020

• #7

Bags have worked for longer than mason jars

 

2Hearts

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Jun 12, 2020

• #8

Find a plastic shop bag, blow it up, seal any holes, insert dried bud, knot the handles so airtight, done.

 

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NewGrower2011

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Jun 13, 2020

• #9

Hoping when I brave the store there's plenty; When checking online though it looks bleak. I scrounged up just enough for this time luckily.

But I will definitely be snatching up a backup set for next time. Was caught off guard this time and unprepared.

 

jungle666

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Jun 13, 2020

• #10

I use oven bags, they seem to work

 

Gemtree

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Jun 13, 2020

• #11

Freezer bag with a boveda in it

 

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Cannabinuck

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Jun 14, 2020

• #12

just keep an eye out at the grocery store for marked down pickles or pasta sauce.

 

fragileassassin

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Jun 14, 2020

• #13

ive had zero issue finding them at walmart. thats odd
I just bought 3 6 packs of big half gallon ones a couple weeks ago and they had pretty much a full stock.
I live in the city though.

 

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waterproof808

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Jun 14, 2020

• #14

they have plenty of them at my local target and Walmart. Maybe I should buy a bunch to sell on eBay

 

2Hearts

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Jun 14, 2020

• #15

I prefer solid hardwood hand crafted boxes to cure in, i wouldnt store my best cubans in anything less.

Why isnt wood supperior to glass, if it is all your weed taste like shit compared to mine.

 

xtsho

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Jun 15, 2020

• #16

Must be a regional issue. Here in Portland the shelves are full of mason jars at stores that sell them. I have over 100 mason jars in pint, quart, and half gallon sizes. I better go get some more before there's a shortage as I'll be doing a bunch of canning this summer.

 

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NewGrower2011

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Jun 15, 2020

• #17

Well the g/f stopped by the store today and the had them, and multiple of. So no clue why local websites were showing them as unavailable even going as far as stating suppler/demand issue as why out of stock/not available for online ordering.

Backup set of 12 in hand now. Won't be caught off guard again. Time to use up what's already jarred is what this really means. Doing this for personal use only means I nice sized stash to work my way through before dipping into the new harvest.

Man o' man that finger hash sure can do the job for someone who's never done dabs/concentrates...