I have the Sizzix Big Shot pro & a smaller one that is more portable. Love them both! Accuquilt dies can be used on them. Sign up online foe Sizzix.com & scrapebook.com (or maybe it is scrapbooking.com) sometimes some great sales. I also found dies on Amazon & Tuesday Morning. Some Walmart carry them in the stores and many online. Some of my sewing friends long used Accuquilt but have switched to Sizzix because dies less expensive. I went with Sizzix because Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt co. Partnered with them & many dies for Jenny's projects.