The Big Shot- a few questions

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I can't believe I am contemplating this after only getting my sizzix at Christmas but there you go. One of our favourite sites has the big shot and sidekick on offer for £85! (And 3 dies and paper) . So it's their fault really.

Anyway, my questions.....
It says it is batch 2, so does that mean the cutting pads issue has been resolved?

Has anyone got experience of cutting -normal sizzix dies, quickutz and alphabars with this machine? Would it be worth keeping my sizzix for these?

Is the machine fairly easy to use, I am worried that it looks quite 'plasticky'.

dont know a lot about them but the crop I go to the lady who runs it has a couple of big shots and uses all the normal sizzix dies on it.

im quite happy with my bigshot. but i have never used the sizzix, so cant compare
personally, i wouldnt bother, unless you get masses and masses of use out of it. just spend th e money on more yummy dies..

I have BS and find it really easy to operate. I've never used a sizzix tho! I have been lucky and haven't had any problems with mine.

I sold my sizzix as soon as i got my Big Shot.

Sarahs cards sell them for £75 and do free p and p on orders over £25. \link{http://www.sarahscardsltd.com/shop/221/113/114/index.htm\here}

I like the speed and efficiency of Sarah - much better than the other site.

If you want one get one and sell the sizzix. It's faba dn does the same plus more than the sizzix.

You can cut 6 sizzlets at the same time, great for doing alphabets

I love sarahs cards..mainly because sarah herself is a lovely person..lol Spend wayy too much money at the crop when she brings her bits with her and its always lovely bits but I digress...

You should be able to sell your sizzix quite easily which means you should get at least £35 back on it.

sarah is lovely isnt she nemo.