Despite the popularity and advantages of using coupons for your purchases, there are just some store goods that you will not want to skimp on.

According to a national poll conducted by ShopSmart, over ¾ of women in America do not purchase things because they need it, rather, they buy stuff because it is cheap or is on sale. Below are a few store goods that are better bought at its regular store price rather than its cheaper counterpart.

Paint – Although there are cheaper paints available, chances are you will still end up spending a lot. It is because low priced paints most often do not last for very long and take a lot to cover just one wall.

Big Screen Televisions – When it comes to electronic items, it is always a wise choice to prefer reliable brands rather than choosing the cheaper ones. If you are planning to buy a big screen TV and keep using it for a long time, it would be better to choose the biggest screen TV that you can afford, one that comes from a reliable brand. This also applies for other electronic items, like Blu-ray players or DVD players.

Mattresses – People buy mattresses for the purpose of comfort. Thus, skimping on mattresses might lead you to uncomfortable sleepless nights and experiencing the effects of sleep depravation.

Fire Protection Products – Although there are a number of low-priced fire protection products like aerosols, these are less effective in the event of a fire emergency. The better option is still the conventional fire extinguishers.

For all other things, such as grocery items, you can maximize the use of your coupons in order to save the biggest amount that you can.