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    Old 07-30-2018, 12:09 PM
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    I have a chance to buy an Accuquilt Go for $100.00. Never used. Is this a good deal? It doesn't come with any dies as she has another GO and wants to keep the dies for her other one.

    For those of you with Go's are they really worthwhile?

    I would have to buy my dies elsewhere....any suggestions? And, what are the most useful...strips I'd imagine and triangles at first. I don't applique so those wouldn't interest me.

    Any comments, experiences appreciated.

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    Old 07-30-2018, 12:30 PM
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    Hi Watson I bought mine for $199.00 plus tax new. I feel it was worth it but I think you need to consider how you will use it. I don't applique much so I have mostly squares, triangles, and strip cutters. Having said that I've also been known to cut strips using my June Tailor shape cut rather than take out the GO. If you have a dedicated spot for it, you are more apt to use it. It does make beautiful cuts.
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    Old 07-30-2018, 02:07 PM
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    I love my GO (electric).

    Decide if you will use it first. Do you have difficulty rotary cutting? Hand issues? Dies go on sale at different sites especially during holidays. It seems like a good deal if you are interested.

    If not, perhaps a local guide would purchase it for use.
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    Old 07-30-2018, 02:12 PM
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    I use cutter all the time. The strip dies are great for strips, but also for squares, rectangles and diamonds. The Half Square Triangle dies and Quarter Square Triangle dies are awesome for flying geese...
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    Old 07-30-2018, 02:19 PM
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    I bought a Go last year. For me, it's been totally worth it, even though I haven't used it very much. I use the 1.5" and 2.5" strip dies the most, but it really depends what type of blocks you like to make. I also have a number of curved dies (winding ways, drunkard's path, etc), since I wouldn't have the patience to cut that type of quilt by hand.

    $100Cdn is a great price. I paid $262 when they were having a 40% off sale. If nothing else, you can try it out, and sell it if you don't like it without losing any money.
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    Old 07-30-2018, 02:41 PM
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    Love my Go. That is a great price for a Go but too high for a Go Baby. I have about 100 dies, I lost count. I can adapt about any quilt pattern to fit my die shapes. I like the BOB dies the best (Block on Board). I can cut six complete blocks in one pass.

    I ordered a few dozen mats at a time when they are on sale. I haven't had to order any mats in several years. They have gone up in price so I saved a lot of money buying enough to last for several years.

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    Old 07-30-2018, 02:47 PM
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    Watson, that's a great price. I paid a lot more for mine.
    I have the best luck buying dies on Ebay- cheaper and free shipping.
    I bought basics like 5 inch blocks, 2.5 inch triangles, 2.5 inch strips etc.
    Good luck whatever you do.
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    Hey Watson,
    I don't have a Go, I have a Sizzix Big Shot Pro, but I use Go dies in it. If you have things that you cut a lot of, you will love it.

    I use mine to manage my scraps since I have very little in the way of storage space. As a result, I have dies that will cut 2", 2.5", 3" and 5" squares.

    I also have dies for 1/2 square triangle and found that my accuracy went way up when I started using those dies. It was a life-saver when I was working on my temperature quilt last year that was all HSTs that finished at 2" square.

    You can often get dies on sale either from the Accuquilt store on-line, Amazon or Quilt in a Day.

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    Old 07-30-2018, 04:07 PM
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    I have a " Go Baby" and love it for curved pieces, applique shapes, or for hexies. But l only buy the dies when l'm in USA, and while on sale...which isn't often. They're excluded from coupon deals.
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    Originally Posted by ClairVoyantQuilter
    I use cutter all the time. The strip dies are great for strips, but also for squares, rectangles and diamonds. The Half Square Triangle dies and Quarter Square Triangle dies are awesome for flying geese...
    Ditto......I love mine so much I then bought the electric GO. I seldom cut without it. I have bought the dies a few at a time as they go on sale. there are several threads on this subject you can peruse.
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