Are used 30ml glass bottles worth anything?

submitted over 10 years ago by TheMacGoesRiiing

I have about 50-60 30ml glass bottles from various branded juice lines. I also have 3-4 120ml glass bottles. Are they worth anything or should I just toss them? I was thinking maybe they are worth something to a DIYer locally, maybe I could trade for a couple bottles of juice.

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3 points

by k0ryl33over 10 years ago

I keep em for myself because I'm to cheep to buy new bottles. I put them in a pot of water and bring the time up to 180/200℉ right under a boil for about 30 minutes to "sanatize" and clean out any old juice, about 3 or 4 times.

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by TheMacGoesRiiingover 10 years ago

Maybe this is the kick in the pants I need to start making my own stuff. I have been reading here for months. Thanks for the cleaning tips, I bet a brillo pad or something will take the labels off pretty easily as well once they get a little heat/water into them.

3 points

by DavefromMassover 10 years ago

I use acetone to remove any residual glue from used bottles then they go in the dishwasher for cleaning. I reuse them with my diy liquid after that. A brand new 30ml dropper is a dollar. More money I can put towards chemicals.

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by k0ryl33over 10 years ago

Do it, it will take a little bit of time to start truly saving money. It's fun to experiment and try new things. I have a background of culinary, so it comes a bit natural for myself.

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by zipandadublecupover 10 years ago

Do it. You won't regret it. You'll wonder why you didn't soon. Read the tutorial about mixing by weight. Its so easy.

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by bertcakesover 10 years ago

This. I just started and I'm already pretty happy with my results. I wish I would've started sooner.

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by TheMacGoesRiiingover 10 years ago

Thanks for the encouragement. I think I will give it a shot. I will have to find some Lemon Bar style recipes and see how it goes. Lemon Bar from Clouds of Icarus is one of my favorites, along with one or two other flavors from local producers here.

2 points

by SeaVapeover 10 years ago

Use a nice sharp razor blade and lighter fluid will take off and residue that is left from the adhesive.

2 points

by Glitchlolover 10 years ago

yay, happy cake day buddy!

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by bigted209over 10 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I can't speak for everyone, but I wouldn't be opposed to working out payment/shipping details to take some off your hands....

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by PierGarrettinniover 10 years ago

Where are you located? I'd give you some juice in trade.

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by TheMacGoesRiiingover 10 years ago

Im located in Florida.

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by mrme17kover 10 years ago

Panhandle?

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by TheMacGoesRiiingover 10 years ago

Pinellas County. A ways down from the panhandle.

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by quixotic120over 10 years ago

if you're near philly I'll gladly trade juice for bottles

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by TheMacGoesRiiingover 10 years ago

I used to live in the area but for now I'm located in Florida.

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by quixotic120over 10 years ago

dang. thanks anyway!

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by Surgikill117over 10 years ago

I'll buy some