I don't mind stuff on amazon but I've noticed there's a lot of things, smaller stuff usually that cost more or comes in bigger bulk from amazon. For instance the elastic band. They don't offer many smaller cheaper options, they have things like 144yds of 3/8" elastic band for $17, 50yds for $10, a few are 6yds or 2yds for $4. All in 3/8" wide. Same brand dritz from walmart online, 12yds of 3/8" $4. 4.5yds of 1/2" for $1.77. That's more than enough for a couple spool tamers.
I mean unless there was another need for it, what the hell is someone going to do with 144yds or 50yds of elastic? lol. Not saying it's not a good deal for the quantity from amazon, but they make sure to get the price up to $10-20. I've seen it with a lot of things. Walmart also has a combo pack, 30" of 1/2" and 54" of 3/8" wide for $1.28. Which I think would be plenty for 5 spool tamers. I measured the LV spools and the plastic sides are only 2.75" across. Just over 8.5" in circumference max which would leave around 2 1/2" extra to hook to the plastic piece of the tamer. Also doesn't account for being slightly stretched to fit snug. 3/8" will fit just inside the spool walls.
That's what drives me nuts about spool tamers. Buying a 144yd spool for $17 breaks down to less than 12 cents - a yard. I know spool tamers don't use no yard of elastic, not even half a yard. And a 144yd spool isn't true 'bulk' and it's retail not wholesale. So the cost is roughly 4-5 cents a piece for the elastic (if that) and another however much for the plastic bit. Maybe a dime? (being generous). Yet in smaller packages they sell for $2-3 a piece. Amazon has them for 1 tamer, $3 + $4.25 shipping or 3pk for $6 prime. They do have a 25pk for $16, but not trying to spend close to $20 on spool tamers.. and what the hell am I gonna do with 25 tamers? lol. I don't think I have but maybe 10-12 spools of wire and they don't all need tamers. Maybe I need to buy the 25pk, keep the 5 or 6 I can use and sell the others like that one vendor on amazon for $7 a piece. Turn a $124 profit lmao.