I have a sizzix big shot, hardly use it. Dies to me are very expensive. The caveat is they are only one size too.getting the smaller system with gift card help me really discover that I would rather spend my hard earned money on fabric and other tools that will get more use like my stripology ruler from creative grids a way better investment to me, can cut multiple size straps fast without investing in multiple dies. If my arthritis gets bad somewhere down the line I will invest in an electric go but as of now, not needed, save the money unless you have endless funds IMHO