Where are the good deals?

Like most people money is tight and wise shopping is a must. Although it annoys my shopping partner a little, I will examine the various brands and compare the unit price. Funny thing about those unit prices, when looking at let's say cereal, sometimes it's per ounce and yet right next to a different brand twin (off brand) has a unit price in pounds. The point is the units of measure are NOT always the same or consistent. Your cell phone has a calculator so divide the pounds by 16 to get price per ounce (yeah I've had to do this). Now, somethings I will not get the store brand name, because of the quality and taste difference. The other day we went to the grocery store and I gave them my little key fob for the "discounts" and my receipt said "you saved $6" which my thought and reply is usually, "no, I didn't save $6, I just spent $35". Now if that $6 magically appeared in my pocket and I put it in the bank, then yeah I guess I would have saved $6. Along with this "saving" if you spend a certain amount get can get 10 cents off a gallon at their gas station. I do use this if I'm close to one but to drive out of my way just doesn't make any sense at all. Consider this, if you pump in 15 gallons of gas, with that 10 cents off you'll have not spend (notice I didn't say saved) an extra $1.50!! Woopy! go buy a soda with it, not worth driving an extra 5 minutes out of my way for a $1.50. If time is money, how much is your time worth?
Online shopping: In the past years I have made many online auction and web site purchases. These days the auctions for regular type items are rarely cheaper once you calculate in shipping. I want to add some modifications to my car. The new parts are no bargain at all, the used ones are few and they aren't always in the best condition. Make friends with a parts manager and see if they can get you a discount.
So next time add the shipping and compare to what you can buy the item for locally. If it's a high dollar item it may be worth it depending on your local tax rate.
Now this does not necessarily apply to unique items like antiques or collectibles.
There are deals are still out there, just harder to find. I do shop at one specific site for specific items because it is cheaper than buying locally, but other than just that one I haven't found any good deals like I use to.
How good a shopper are you? Find any good deals lately?