Pros:
* Making your own gift tags
* Clean cutting for embellishments
* Easy to use
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Cons:
* Since I have the smaller one I can't make boxes and envelopes larger than 3"
* Expensive accessories
* Can no longer use Sure Cuts A Lot
* No rights to using Harry Potter images (yet)
On a side note, Allison, I found that rather than buying new mats each time, I coat my mats with Zig 2 Way Glue (found at JoAnn or Michaels). After they dry they work like new! Or make good friends with an employee at a craft store and use their discount when the mats are on sale :) Hehe I do that too.