I got an accugo because I started getting arthritis in my hands and I was having a lot of trouble. I agree the dyes are quite expensive. I have the 2 1/2in strips,the triangle,the 6 1/2 square and want to get the circles. Oh,by the way I bought mine for a little over $200 on sale.
It is a "little stiff to turn" @ first. If I was a "pain free" person I may not of purchased it because of the expense of the dyes