Have no use for them except as cat toys. I've never seen anyone of my acquaintances or even at work use a coaster. All my furniture has a finish I can wash.
It could be regional for all I know.
I never see anyone carrying those big tote bags, either. They will use the smaller grocery ones, but even the ones made as diaper bags aren't used. I do see Vera Bradley bags. I also see the big brand names like Gucci and knockoffs of the same. People seem to like the counterfeit stuff rather than good handmade quilted.