Quest for a canning jar cupboard has begun. Update page 4

[TammyTX]

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...rub the jars with SPF 50 ??

 

[Hoosiermomma]

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I agree. I would definatley go in with $200-$225 cash. Money talks. You know I don't go looking for thing but sometimes there is something that just catches my eye and I have to have it. It sounds like this cabinet is the same for you. It fits your 'needs' as well as looks really nice. Sure you could probably find something cheaper but would you really like it as well? I would definately consider it an investment! Go get it!

 

[Scoop]

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I agree. I would definatley go in with $200-$225 cash. Money talks. You know I don't go looking for thing but sometimes there is something that just catches my eye and I have to have it. It sounds like this cabinet is the same for you. It fits your 'needs' as well as looks really nice. Sure you could probably find something cheaper but would you really like it as well? I would definately consider it an investment! Go get it!

You just made a new best friend!

Yes, I really do love that cabinet. A lot! I have one or two other places to look and am waiting for that antique dealer to e-mail me pictures of what he's got. But I can't stop thinking about that one!

 

[DuckLady]

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Kinda like a chicken coop.

 

[Hoosiermomma]

Well you know they always say that if you want something really bad, you walk away from it for awhile. If you eventually lose interest in it and/or never think about it again the I would venture to say it wasn't that important or necessary in the first place. The fact that you are still thinking about it says to me, that it's not only practical...something you can really use, but also has a pleasant aesthetic value....looks awesome... too.

I would offer them what you feel is a fair price (of course cash in hand) and if they accept it was meant to be if not then I'm sure you'll happen upon something else.

 

[Scoop]

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Kinda like a chicken coop.

Believe it or not, ha ha, it already is not big enough!

I will have to add some shelves to it. I took measurements so I know I can do it and fit in the jars that I want. And actually, it's okay that it's not big enough. The spot I have for it would have room enough for another small cabinet! (I haven't broke that news to DH yet!)

 

[Eggs4Sale]

I would take $225 or $230 into the place and, holding up the cash, say "This is all I have. $225. Can you sell it for this much?"
What if they say no? Say, "Well, I sure hope it's still here when I get more money. Thank you." And walk away.

What is the quality of it? Does it seem well-made? It's GOT to be better than anything you could buy at WalMart.

I could not find old shutters and windows around here to save my life, much less build a cabinet. I can sometimes find a door, but it's the cheap bedroom kind. Wow.
Besides, if I had to build it myself, it would lean with the first jar, and collapse with the second.

You love your canning. You want to showcase them in a loving way. This isn't about storage.

People that quilt don't want to shove their quilt in a box under the bed. Have you SEEN what the chicken coops on here look like???? Holy criminy.

Buy it, fill it, and enjoy it. You already love it!

 

[TammyTX]

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....or fabric caches?

 

[Scoop]

Ha! Ha! Ha! you got me down pat all right Eggs4Sale!! Yep, you totally get it! (Another one to put on my buddy list! Ha! Ha!)

And yeah what about that stash of fabric terrielacy? We won't talk about the money you can put into fabric, I have to control myself with that as well! And then there's hunting...

No pictures in my E-mail yet. I won't wait too long. I have another place to check out yet, it's supposed to be huge, maybe I'll go today.

 

[trilyn]

What about an old fashioned pie safe? You know-the ones with the punched tin front and are very simply made, but gorgeous! We have an unfinished furniture dealer near us and we've bought a sideboard, hutch and gun cabinet from them. All were fairly inexpensive and great quality. It was such a wonderful project to work with the hubby on. Just a thought-I'm green with envy though at all your lovely canning; wish I had the time and foresight! The best I do is freeze and vacuum seal my produce, canning is such a convenient thing to do. No defrosting and it's always ready to go! Happy hunting!