I love my AccuQuilt Go. One of my best investments. I don't use it often but when I do it is a time saver and I love the accuracy of the cuts. I buy my blades at Harbor Freight. For less than a dollar a blade I believe I have had only one bad blade. As for books, unless I am taking a class that requires a purchase I check them out from my library. You would be amazed at the selection. Some include the pattern templates. I have made several Amy Butler bags. If I need I just renew my check out or request it again. I have EQ6 upgraded to EQ7 and love it. I did download Rhonda's lessons and am working my way through them. I love importing fabric lines from Moda to create my quilts. Usually if I hate something it is user error. I do like the feedback here and will consider my purchases in the future.