It is an investment but a good one. I had a GO regular but recently got a GO Big (bought it used) and I love it. I am able to cut accurately and quickly and save my hands from the joint pain I experience from rotary cutting. I know without a doubt as I get older it will keep me physically able to enjoy quilting. I also find it invaluable to help organize scraps into useable sizes for scrap quilts, which are my favorite.