I find the stores with the highest prices are those that carry only office supplies. I tried the refills and found I get a lot fewer copies from them. The 2 for $27.99 is about right for Shop-Ko & Wal-Mart. I watch for sales, but they are far & few! When my printer goes out, I`m going to shop around for cheaper ink. I do feel if I get a free quilt pattern that I can print out, I save money by not having to buy it.