The Joann's I frequent will not apply the extra 30% to whatever u use the coupons on. However, the 30% is applied to both sale or regular-priced items. I purchased mine when they had buy one and get one free, and split the cost. U may want to wait for the Black Friday sale. If u ask a trusted salesperson there, they can, using the upc, click their little thingy on it and tell u when it will be on sale and for what. I like mine and think you'd find it worth the wait.