I love my new Big Shot Express. I cut a lot of product for classes that I teach. My attendance is around 30 people and I am preparing 5 cards (minimum) for each class. Almost every card has something to be cut or embossed and I have found that I have a great deal of pain in my left thumb area. That was my reason for purchasing this machine. I already have 4 Big Shot Machines but I wanted to try the electric one and see if that would ease the wear and tear on my hand and it has. It is in the healing process. The Big Shot does a great job and it is easier on the cutting plates than the standard machine. I will enjoy it for a long time to come. The price was GREAT!!!