tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607280648455026881.post8689253830557126402..comments2024-01-17T21:29:33.044-05:00Comments on Sparing Change: Ask Around Before You Buy!SparingChangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091078784546773507noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607280648455026881.post-70870217204242797792011-08-20T22:52:16.068-04:002011-08-20T22:52:16.068-04:00I got a pressure canner from a friend who just wan...I got a pressure canner from a friend who just wants the ability to borrow it back if need be - yea!!!!!!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607280648455026881.post-85608879777007532112011-08-15T16:35:40.684-04:002011-08-15T16:35:40.684-04:00Found you on the barnhop. I "got over" ...Found you on the barnhop. I "got over" my fear of asking. I think sometimes people are afraid to ask around because of the fear of looking cheap or greedy. My solution is, don't ask. Just mention. I always mention, in casual conversation, items I'm looking for. I've gotten so many items this way - and I don't offend anyone by making it sound like I'm just looking for a handout. I "just mentioned" to my Gram that I was learning to can and she said, "I'm DONE canning so you can have my jars." I got 7 boxes of quart jars by "just mentioning".<br />PS I'm going to add winemaking to my list of skills to learn - I do love wine. I do not love paying $25 or more per bottle!Jillhttp://www.braverhomesandgardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607280648455026881.post-40137178660627532242011-08-15T09:14:01.536-04:002011-08-15T09:14:01.536-04:00Visiting from the Barn Hop. We rarely buy anything...Visiting from the Barn Hop. We rarely buy anything new and when we look for things, like you, we ask around first. You did good.Carol J. Alexanderhttp://everythinghomewithcarol.comnoreply@blogger.com