Had mine for about three years (GO) and have purchased many dies.........some I have used a lot, others are still unused, but when I want to start whatever each die offers, it will be there...ready to go.....I am not sorry I have entered the die world.....recently purchased a Sizzix big shot to be able to buy the dies from MSQC patterns......die machines make cutting so simple and accurate....I think the blades of the die last a lifetime.......