I needed a pair of laces for my hiking boots.  Amazon is always the first place I go to shop, but here's an instance of where it's better to look elsewhere.

The pair of laces I got at our local Dominick's Store (grocery chain)cost $1.74 (admittedly marked down from $3.49).  The brand was Hiker and they are made in the USA.  I'll look for these again next time I'm shopping for groceries and save myself nearly $5.  The shipping at Amazon alone is nearly $4!~

Buy elsewhere, save a ton.