I saw a sizzix die sale once! In hobbycraft, I think they were 3 for 2. I would've gone for it, but all the ones I wanted were out of stock!

I got the Accuquilt Go BABY since I, too, mainly want to cut strips and squares. Think I found it on line at under $100 and then Jo-Ann has it occasionally for pretty good sale price. I bought two additional dies - the strip die and the 5" square die - so that is all I want to do at the moment ---but they do have additional dies that work with the BABY one.

Did you know if the Die says Accuquilt on the JoAnn website you can't use the coupon for % off but if it just says Go you can use the coupon. Silly but true as of last month anyway. I got the Ohio Star die for Go for 60% off using the coupon. Walmart website has all brands of dies many get discounted all the time. I put the dies I want on my wish list and when the item goes down in price I get a notification. I got the Alphabet die for 50% off at Walmart website on a sale that lasted for only two days. Accuquilt group on their Facebook page lists instantly when a die sale is happening somewhere. I pay for internet so I use it to save money not just to read boards and watch video. LOL
I guess you can tell by my post I'm an Accuquilt fan.

This is a very interesting and informative discussion. Thanks! I have the Accuquilt Go and love it. I bought just the basic package when it was on sale, then added to my dies whenever they were on sale. I really love the strip cutters.

Onebyone...thanks for those great tricks on finding GO dies at good prices....did not know Walmart on line carried them.....will definitely look into it! Interesting factoid about Joann coupon and GO.......

I have the Vagabond and really like it. I use it like you say you want to for strips mostly. It's compact and electric. I love that it folds up and fits in my small space. The biggest drawback is it only fits the 6" dies but it works for what I want. I got it when I injured my shoulder and couldn't cut with the rotary. It kept me quilting when I would have otherwise had to stop. Cutting is one of my least favorite parts of quilting so it makes that part fun for me.