I don't think you can buy all the dies you are going to want or need in one or two purchases. You will end up buying dies that you will never use and buying additional dies in the future that you never thought you would need or want. Just buy now what you know you will use. Think about what you cut on a regular basis or what you will. Eyed for quilts you plan to make. Also, no one can tell you what dies to buy. The dies that I might not be able to live without May just sit on your shelf collecting dust.