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    York, PA show

    Hi all, If you folks want to see some really GREAT jars, and I do mean great ones, check out these shots of what was on display at the National show: http://balljarcollectorscommunitycenter.yuku.com/topic/2529 Bob
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    No good jars left

    Hi all, I'm not sure how many of you saw this or the other auctions that went off today, but if anyone says there aren't any more good jars out there to be had, they need to look at this: http://www.gregspurgeon.com/auction/detail.asp?id=476 Actually went a little bit cheaper than I...
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    All that glitters is not gold

    Hi all, This is just sickening. They've been advised by collectors that this is a 1971 repro and they are hiding under their terms of sale by showing a lot of pictures. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220247584664 Collectors, CAVEAT EMPTOR! Bob
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    Repro Mason's CFJC Improved Butter Jar

    Hi all, Hadn't seen one of these on ebay in a while, but be careful, this one is a fake: Repro CFJ Butter Jar on ebay Here's how to tell. Note there is no "o" between the ends of the C. (abbreviation of Co) Also note there is no base embossing. Authentic ones will have a letter and 2...
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    Purple or SCA glass is pre 1915?

    Hi all, Many times I've heard people say that SCA or purple glass is pre 1915 or WWI, as manganese (used as a decolorizer) became difficult to obtain. Then Selenium was used as a decolorizer. Generally, this is true, but certainly not ALL purple glass is pre WWI. ANY age glass that contains...
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    Mary Gregory barber bottles anyone?

    Hi folks, I mainly hang out on the fruit jar boards but thought I'd swing by and ask a quick question. Anyone here collect Mary Gregory type barber bottles? Thanks, [:D] Bob
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    A new site for learning about Ball jars!

    A NEW SITE FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT BALL JARS! A few months ago, a friend of mine had a vision. A vision of a comprehensive website that would show a photograph of every Ball jar listing in the Redbook. Several people, myself included, told him it couldn't be done, it was too complex, there...
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    Welcoming a friend

    Hello folks, I see several names I am familiar with from time to time on this site. I'd like to welcome Jim Sears formally into this group though as a person whose opinion I respect greatly as one of the true experts in the field of 1858 jars in the country. Now he would never say that, but I...
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    Thanksgiving Wishes

    Hi all! Just wanted to take the time to wish everyone a SAFE and HAPPY Thanksgiving! :o) We should all be thankful for the bounty we have...many people all over the world live in desperation and squalor. Many people are continually and efficiently suppressed by their own governments. At...
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    ebay jar pricing

    Hi Y'all, A few days ago I told you to keep an eye on this ebay auction, with a pre auction estimate of $10-$50. Link is too long to post here since it was an ebay live auction, but copy and paste this number into the ebay search box. 320041309135 Closed at $25K, the second highest a...
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    A new site for Ball jar collectors

    Hi all, This is just a small 'infomercial' to try to get some feedback on a project several of us have been working on for the past few months. Due to the persistence of a friend of mine, several of the top collectors of Ball jars have gotten together and have been working on a project for...
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    Another Speas repro to be aware of

    Hello all, We've known about the reproduction pint Speas (ginger jar style) vinegar jars for about 6 months now. They are easily spotted by the base embossing which is U-SAV-IT (2 dashes) instead of the authentic ones embossed U-SAVIT. (1 dash) Also, on real ones the size is embossed on the...
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    repro alert

    Hi folks, Most of you are aware of these by now, but for the benefit of new members, don't be taken by these fakes! Here are two of them, misrepresented as pre 1900 and also using the private auction feature so the bidders can't be warned. They've both done this for quite some time now, but...
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    Shameless plug

    Hi all, I hope this doesn't offend anyone and I'm not trying to drum up business, but more to share if anyone might need a particular jar. I'll be lisitng a few scarce and some nice colored jars on ebay for the next week or so for a friend. If you're interested, you can see them here...
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    Ball Error Set

    Thought y'all might be interested in seeing a neat set of Ball error jars. This set from left to right is a 2-L, a ghosted 3-L, and a 3-L variation all having the S reversed in MASON.
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    How to Date Ball Jars

    Hi everyone! I know I've posted this link several times before on other threads, but wanted to create a thread specific to this subject so it can be more easily found in a search. If you want to learn how to date your Ball fruit jars, click the link below...
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    How are jars and bottles made today?

    Hi Y'all, I worked for Ball for 20 years. The machines that make glass containers are simply amazing to watch! If any of you EVER have the chance to tour a glass factory, do so. It will be something you won't soon forget. When collectors came to visit us here, I always gave them a tour of the...
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    More on HELP PLEASE

    Hello all, A friend of mine is in ebay "Voices" and will be going to ebay live very soon. He will get to address several of the ebay "Powers That Be" with problems we are incurring. I have sent him the following letter which is a possible solution to the dilemma of private auction misuse and...
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    I NEED HELP!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!

    Hey everybody! I NEED SOME HELP! I am sick and tired of seeing all of these "private" auctions selling reproductions with misleading descriptions or out and out lies. Clearly, some sellers are using this ebay feature for hiding behind. There are legitimate uses for this feature but these...
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    Another repro jar to watch for

    Hi y'all! A friend in another jar forum has advised me that the pint SPEAS U-SAV-IT jars are being reproduced now. These (pints) normally sell for a good price on ebay and I've seen several pints lately so I wonder how many were these new repros? At any rate, check here for more...

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