Thank you all for your input! Very enlightening. Now that I think about it, it was probably very helpful to my mother who has problems with both arthritis in her hands and vision loss. I saw one commenter posted "Later" as an option to consider. I think that is probably where I've landed after all is said and done. The cutter is currently in storage but easily accessible when I acquire the space to use it regularly. I can always try it. If it isn't practical I can sell or donate it and purchase another Go Me.
This is indicative of something I hear again and again in the quilting world.........There are no right or wrong answers; it's all about what works for you individually.