I think you can use either the Mason type Jar witch is air tight (Bail wire) and the canning type Jar witch is air tight also (screw type lid) ,but has the option of being put in to a Vacuum state, ( as per manufactures instructions ), Oh and they do sell replacement seals for both type , so really one is not better then the other ,they both are equal in being air tight. I think the canning jar is easier to work with (screw type) weather new or reused.[/QUOT
True,
But if you are talking about the jars that need to be opened other than the ( screw type lid ) , then i suggest, if you can , stay away from them. Rubber breaks down over time, espc with repetitive opening and closing. IMO