Get them while the getting is good. Waiting until you need them is too late.
Th thing I use my pressure canner for most is canning soup stock. When I have enough turkey or extra chicken scraps to make a BIG pot of stock, I cook it all down and can up the broth, usually several quarts worth.
I never thought of using a canner for stock. Good idea. I usually freeze mine, but I do need to get away from freezing alot of stuff. It’ll last longer and keep no matter what the conditions.
I went to Farm and Fleet last night as they had all their canning items on sale. I still need to replace the pressure gauge and was told they might have them there. Well they didn't, so I'd better get online and get one ordered.
I did hit on a potential deal though, while I was there. A couple came over to the canning jars and were looking at the prices. I overheard the guy say his mom had about 250 jars and things. Then they walked away. It dawned on me that they weren't looking to buy, but maybe were just thinking of selling them and wanted to see what the current prices were. So I quick headed down the next aisle to catch up with them and asked if they were thinking of selling the jars. He said yes, so I gave him my name & number. He was going up to WI this weekend to pick up all the stuff and would call me after he inventories it. He asked if I was interested in all of it. I told him maybe, depending on how much he was charging. I hope I can get the jars for a reasonable price. I did buy one case of small jars, as I don't have any of that size and don't know what sizes the guy will have. Hubby told me I can always return them if I don't need them.