I found one for $75 with some cartridges - is that a decent price?? She says it was only used a few times and is in perfect shape. I dont think this version is for sale anymore its a few years old.
I know I would use the heck out of it --just don't want to pay too much. I THINK it's a fair price...?? also, this is Canada so everything is priced higher.
That does not sound too bad. I bought one new last year for around 125.00 (US) but it was the cake one and I had to finagle it a little to get it to cut paper. If the cartridges are ones you like / will use I would pay that much for it.
I would probably ask to see it cut something. It should also come with a cutting mat that you put the paper on to run it through the machine.
Post by sierramist03 on Sept 27, 2013 20:50:57 GMT -5
I have a silhouette so it's a little different. But I'd check the cutting blade and the mats and make sure they won't need replaced right away. Also like pp said make sure the cartridges are ones you like. I think new ones are $20-40.
I'm not sure how much the silhouette portrait cost but you might check into it to compare. With silhouette you don't have to buy cartridges and can use free fonts from the Internet. Just something to keep in mind.
Post by laurental on Sept 27, 2013 21:22:01 GMT -5
That version cuts a max width of 6" I believe. I personally would not pay $75 for this version used. The smaller size is limiting and the cartridges are expensive and add up quickly. If you want a cricut I would recommend finding a larger one that cuts 12x24.
Post by Miss Phryne Fisher on Sept 28, 2013 4:29:18 GMT -5
That is the one I have. It is a version 1. The best part? You can download a software called Sure Cuts A Lot. You can find free files to use on it all over the internet. Versions past 1 cannot be used this way. I haven't ever had to buy cartridges. All you need is a USB cord. I find that makes this version much cheaper and more versatile than the Expressions (larger version) my SIL has. I haven't needed anything all that big anyway.
Sure cuts a lot software is really hard to find now. There was a lawsuit and its no longer for sale. I goes for big bucks on ebay.
Honestly I would hold out for a silouette. It's a better machine and even if you pay more up front it is cheaper in the long run because you do not have to buy cartridges.
Sure cuts a lot software is really hard to find now. There was a lawsuit and its no longer for sale. I goes for big bucks on ebay.
Honestly I would hold out for a silouette. It's a better machine and even if you pay more up front it is cheaper in the long run because you do not have to buy cartridges.
That version cuts a max width of 6" I believe. I personally would not pay $75 for this version used. The smaller size is limiting and the cartridges are expensive and add up quickly. If you want a cricut I would recommend finding a larger one that cuts 12x24.
This. I would wait and try to get one of the bigger ones.
I bought mine back in 2009, so I didn't have much selection. The silhouette brand one looks pretty cool, but I haven't really looked into it.
Post by tiptoetulips on Sept 29, 2013 17:27:33 GMT -5
How many cartridges? That is a bit steep for the machine. I would also hold out for thr bigger machine ESP if you think you will use it a lot. Most people I know that started with the small one upgraded within the year.
That is the one I have. It is a version 1. The best part? You can download a software called Sure Cuts A Lot. You can find free files to use on it all over the internet. Versions past 1 cannot be used this way. I haven't ever had to buy cartridges. All you need is a USB cord. I find that makes this version much cheaper and more versatile than the Expressions (larger version) my SIL has. I haven't needed anything all that big anyway.