I find that some of my rulers I do not use, while others I use so much I wear them out. Definitely look at Hobby Lobby and such and use their 40% online coupon. Also shopping around is very helpful, Walmart online, and make a big difference. I am kind of lazy but making your own template versus buying a specialty ruler can help cut the cost. The rulers I do not use are the specialty rulers for a specific quilt or method while rulers like the Shape Cutter I wear out because of daily use.