Tips on buying a die-cutter?

[sweetsandmemories]

Hi all,
I've noticed this category on the forum is very quiet but hopefully someone could help me out.
I've been looking at the various die-cutting machines available and wondered if anyone has any tips on buying one.
It seems, after looking around, that the Sizzix Big Shot is very popular and very adaptable to other die-cuts from other makes & models.
I've also seen one that begins with 'x' but can't remember its name. This seems to come with a book of die-cuts rather than individual ones so wondered if anyone knew how this worked and if it is any good.
Sorry for the long winded rant, but basically just wanted some advice.
Many thanks in advance

Angie
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[OaktreeCraft]

Hy
The one you mention with an X is i think called the XCut, i have the Big Shot an it is FANTASTIC.
Regards

[paintinglemonjane]

Hy
The one you mention with an X is i think called the XCut, i have the Big Shot an it is FANTASTIC.
Regards

Gosh I was watching this post and was hoping for a bit more info, like where would you purchase one.
Where are the cheapest sites to buy from. What is the best for your money etc. I hope that is what the OP was looking for as well.

[Stampsandcraftsupplies]

Hi

I've had 3 die cutters the Quickutz, Sizzix and Big Shot. The Big Shot was the best for me and is so easy to use. It's also a lot lighter than the original sizzix and has a carrying handle which makes a difference as it's still fairly heavy. I use all my quickutz dies and other thin cut dies on my big shot which the help of a converter. I haven't tried the X-cut although it does look very good. I hate to say it but I purchased all 3 of my machines from the 'other' auction site as it was by far the cheapest and almost half the price of other places! Hope this helps. Stampsandcraftsupplies

[sweetsandmemories]

Just found the name of the other 'x' one. It's a Xyron Personal Die Cutting Machine. From what I can understand with this one, it looks like you get design books with it but not sure how it works. Has anyone used this before?

Looking at the 'other side', there seem a lot of deals for cutting machines with loads of die cuts included, some are the Big Shot and some the ordinary Sizzix. They seem really good deals. (Although it seems as though I'm cheating by looking 'over there' but there is more for sale).

[OaktreeCraft]

Gosh I was watching this post and was hoping for a bit more info, like where would you purchase one.
Where are the cheapest sites to buy from. What is the best for your money etc. I hope that is what the OP was looking for as well.

OK then try EBAY, I doubt one will be one here. Sorry to sound glum but there you go.

[sweetsandmemories]

I understand that some people are unhappy with the treatment they received on the 'other side' but if I search here and can't find what I require surely I am entitled to look elsewhere.

I think it's unfair to be like that when I have tried here as my first port of call and on looking 'over there', found numerous products for sale.

Sorry

[OaktreeCraft]

I understand that some people are unhappy with the treatment they received on the 'other side' but if I search here and can't find what I require surely I am entitled to look elsewhere.

I think it's unfair to be like that when I have tried here as my first port of call and on looking 'over there', found numerous products for sale.

Sorry

I Totally agree

[paintinglemonjane]

OK then try EBAY, I doubt one will be one here. Sorry to sound glum but there you go.

I know there are non on here for sale but that wasn't what I really meant.

I wanted to know more about them. I was really interested in learning more about them and price wise as well as which was the best to buy I was just being naturally nosey

[paintinglemonjane]

I understand that some people are unhappy with the treatment they received on the 'other side' but if I search here and can't find what I require surely I am entitled to look elsewhere.

I think it's unfair to be like that when I have tried here as my first port of call and on looking 'over there', found numerous products for sale.

Sorry

Sorry!! I don't get your meaning

Why shouldn't you look elsewhere. Just because you are on here doesn't mean you can't look elsewhere. Who would tell you differently. If you can't get what you are looking for on here, as a buyer you have every right to look for it wherever you like and nobody should be saying anything different.