sorta cheap, about 2-3 times a year, cheaper, about once a year.(before Xmas) Maybe this June they'll do another F&F coupon in conjunction with a sale. That's when it's 'cheaper" The June sale was a one day coupon. Only used it when buying a different scanner but saved a ton. Last Nov. when everyone and their cousin picked up most of the 106/197's to be had for 279$ and up depending on tax. That was a longer sale period