I had the original GO cutter when it first came out. I loved it, but eventually the hand crank was not too easy on my hands and I did sell it and bought the electric Go Big. It is definitely worth my money. I already have the dies I need...mostly strip dies, I love them! They are used for more than just cutting strips. I agree with Geri B in an earlier reply about having a "dedicated space" for the machine. I have no regrets about purchasing it.