First of all, I am 13 yrs old. I really would like a Die Cutting Machine, but I have never used one and I need some help. I am looking at:
The Cricut Orginal
The Silhoette SD
And the Cuddlebug
Can anyone give me pros and cons of each, or any others that you would recommend? I want it to be pretty small, and around $200. Also, is the Cuddlebug manuel??? I know that the Cricut Orginal is cartridge based, can anyone give me a website to find cheap ones? Thanks so much!
Also, the Making memories slice cut machine

Ok im going to try

The silhoette SD: COST: $299.99
PROS: blades last a long time, hooks up to computer, able to use fonts from your computer, cards scrapbooks viynl decor and custom apparel.
CONS: Replacement blades and cutting mats are kind of expensive, you can only use their software,and the software is only compatiable with vista and not Macs.

The cricut original: COST: 179.99

PROS: Small, light weight, cheaper than the newer one , Can be used for anything paper
CONS: Only cuts small size papers, cant use it to cut deeper things such as chipboard, not that many cartriges and they are expensive!!

CuddleBug: COST: 89.99 Walmart: 67.95
Pros: can emboss and make die cuts, accepts dies that you already have, neat storage, and lets you emboss and cut almost any type of craft material you want, also easy transport.
CONS: Mats and spacers are pretty expensive, and the dies and embossing plates are also expensive.

For the cricut original try checking to see if there is a big lots in your area and if so check there. Also check at craft stores such as jo anns, hobby lobby, and micheals. Do the same for the other ones also.Hope this helped and the best of luck to you!