I have had the Go for almost four years. I would buy it again at double the price. Mine turns smooth as silk. I keep the handle height at hip level. It's low enough my shoulder doesn't lift while turning. Turning the handle at a higher height will cause shoulder problems. I could tell that with just a few uses. You can see demos on you tube of every use of it. It's up to the user how much fabric is wasted. I get 1/4" waste around each die. I buy the dies on sale. I don't think the mats are expensive. They are on sale or clearance at many online shops about every week. I stock up when I find them on clearance. They last me a long time.
Last edited by BellaBoo; 01-31-2012 at 08:42 AM.