I'm staying in a border town S. Texas right now... no sponges this town...yet... :-( Only one of anykind of store here though. No SAMS or COST-CO... but there is a Wal-Mart Super store. Wonder how long it will take..(?) Bought some sponges on line and had them delivered to my house though...wish ST would get them here before TEXAS tax free weekend. People spend lots that weekend.