ok i want a die-cutting machine. . . help me!!!!

[maximummummy]

i have been furtively buying sizzix original dies; i'm a childminder and thought die-cuts would be great for cardmaking and collage with my pre-schoolers i really like the sizzix doll bodies and clothes SOOO should i get a sizzix big shot?
i can't decide!!!

I got a bigshot for Xmas last year, use it quite a lot. I use cuttlebug dies in it too, theyre quite cute.

You can use other makes of die with adaptors which are very cheap.

Crafty Devils are good for well priced dies, in Barnstaple and online.

thanks fubsy - that is where i was gonna buy it from - are you local

fubsy - what types of dies do you use in your bigshot can u use them all cause i like the style of quickcutz ones

Local enough for a craft shop (Tavistock)

I did a marathon run up there earlier in the year, so I could go to a demo then get DD back in time for a birthday party in the afternoon!

You can use the quickcutz dies but you need an adapter which isnt expensive. It just makes the dies a bit thicker, as the quickcutz ones are very thin.

Ive used the adaptor with a XCut die which is about the same thickness as QC one, and it was fine.

otherwise all the Sissix and Ellison dies work. You need a bigshot rather than the mini version otherwise you cant use the thick cuts/bigz dies, which you can use with other materials, not just paper and card.

I have fairly recently treated myself to a Cuttlebug and I love it. I think the CB and Bigshot are pretty much on par with each other.

I use my QK dies in my CB all the time, as well as CB dies, embossing folders, original Sizzix dies, sizzlets...I love it!!!

Still use my original Sizzix machine to but my little ol' Sidekick has been put to one side and gathering dust!!

I have a Cricut which is fabby!! I love it

I have a sizzix aswell which doesnt get used at all, the cricut is just fab

and very cheap if you buy from america

thanks everyone

I borrowed my friend's Sizzix earlier this year. It was fab. I want one.

oohhh - am excited as i got a fat cheque from my granny for xmas so will very soon be the proud owner of a sizzix big shot

have been buying lots of dies of ebay and can't wait to get started now

I have a sissix side kick, so far so good it has done everything that I want it to do! Would seriously recommend it!

Buy your cutting machine on ebay, you can get a new one half the price of any shop.

Absolutely and all your die cuts too!

I am thinking of selling my Sizzix if anyone is interested....would be heavy to post though

ooh . . . what you got WHIZZ is it a new style big sizzix machine? 'cause i've been buying up the big/thick/classic style dies so i need a big one . . . .

No its the original red Sizzix machine I have

How much would you be thinking of selling it for Whizz?

Sorry - only just seen this.
To buy one new is around £70-90 as far as I can see online - I am guessing at around £10 to send as a parcel (can't find the weight online) & I also have some dies too but would have to list them separately
how does £45 inc Postage sound - although I would have to check the postage costs as £10 is only a guess!

I have listed all my Sizzix things for SAle in a separate A&C thread if you are interested