I love mine.!! Got it about a week ago and have used it every day since. I bought the 3- 2 1/2 strips cutting die and mat. I cut the strips then turn and wala you have 2 1/2 inch squares. I bought mine on amazon.com for $195.00. It comes with a die cut and a mat. That was a real bonus. My total with the 2 1/2 strip die cut and mat $257.00 free shipping! The mat does seem to wear more than I thought so I concentrate on rotating the mat end for end and upside down.