If you are patient, you are likely to see a movie recently released on video. Also, CD-roms, books on tape and magazines in addition to good old books. These are usually as cheap or cheaper than a video if viewed by 2 people. It reduces impulse buying because you can look at an item forever before the actual purchase. Phone in order from catalog, pick up and if it doesn't workt they take it back with full refund.
Sizes are nearly always in as are colors.
Numerous sales catalogs and discount coupons come to you once you've ordered with them. We really use our Entertainment book as we do enjoy dining out. 2 meals from nice restaurants will usually pay for the book. There are fast food coupons galore in addition to fine dining. Those are my NO TIME money savers.