I have bought mostly books with my coupons. I did get a good deal on my cutting mat and a couple of rulers. You just have to really look for the regular priced things. My next purchase is going to be a pair of gingher scissors when I get another coupon. I have the gingher seam ripper (which I have put to good use) and it is far better than the cheaper one. Well worth the extra money for it and if you are getting it for 40% or 50% off then it is not a bad price.