- Beer mats - only obtainable by theft from pubs.
I prefer them to rigid coasters, as they are absorbent and don't stick to the bottom of a wet glass. They are disposable, so need to be cheap.
I've looked on Amazon and eBay, and all that is available are collectors' editions at around 25p each. They must cost a fraction of a penny each to pubs in large quantities; I would expect to pay more than that, but not more than 5p each: say £5 for 100 or £10 for 200, including postage. Generic or geometric designs - I don't need to advertise beer to myself, but I wouldn't object if the design isn't too repulsive.
- Single servings of sauces
These would be useful for sauces I rarely use, or only for particular foods, such as tartare sauce or horseradish sauce. If I buy a jar and put it in the fridge for further uses it invariably goes nasty before it's used, even though, I know, it'll keep a lot longer than they claim on the label. I just want a supply of different kinds I can keep in the cupboard and use as required. I would prefer the small rectangular plastic packs with the peel off lid - I don't know what they are called
- rather than the sachets or sticks, as they are messy to use.
Again, it appears that only small numbers at unreasonable prices are available. I would expect to pay £10 for 100, assorted, including postage.