I have been buying them occasionally over the last 25 years or so. I use some just setting around the house sometimes. The first one I ever got was a gift. It came with a ribbon running through it tied in a bow, and a towel hanging off it (spool on it's side). I use that all these years still. Otherwise they make great candle holders or just decorative items. You got them for a great price! Enjoy them.
Kat