Look for sales. I happened to get a new Go with one die and a cutting mat - may have been used once at most - at a yard sale for $75. I had really wanted one and was doing the happy dance all the way home. I have found dies on sale on different sites. I search for good prices. The Go really saves time and energy. I have used it for quite a few 6 1/2" square swaps here on the board. It's nice I don't have to worry about cutting accuracy. It is harder to use it to cut striped or plaid fabric and get it cut square. I have used a June Tailor Shape Cut for those.