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Post by threegirls on Oct 25, 2020 14:10:11 GMT
Has anyone used these types of mats link from Amazon for their Silhouette? I'm giving my old Silhouette machine to my 18 year old daughter and she will need some mats to get going. I'm guessing that using a non-Silhouette mat will void the warranty but I'm not too concerned about that especially since it's probably not under warranty anymore (it's pretty old). I've always used Silhouette brand mats but I'm wondering if the ones from Amazon are any good. ETA: I read the Amazon reviews and they are good but I really want the Peas' reviews because I know I will get honest feedback! |
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Post by Margie on Oct 25, 2020 15:00:11 GMT
I have not tried that particular brand, but I've used these cutting mats from Amazon, and I'd give them 4.5 stars. |
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Post by mrssch on Oct 25, 2020 15:58:21 GMT
I have Also purchased off brand meds from Amazon. I have never had an issue with them. I took a vantage of prime day and purchased some additional sets as well.
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Post by tinksmommy on Oct 25, 2020 16:30:47 GMT
I buy Nicapa mats for my Cameo on Amazon and they are an excellent product. Terrific price too!
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gramma
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Post by gramma on Oct 25, 2020 21:31:27 GMT
I use the knock offs from Amazon all the time with no problems. I also use Cricut mats when I can get them on sale
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Oct 26, 2020 0:45:08 GMT
I buy Nicapa mats for my Cameo on Amazon and they are an excellent product. Terrific price too! This is exactly what I use too. They've worked great and were about $13 for a 3-pack. |
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Post by whanover on Oct 26, 2020 2:54:02 GMT
I just read the Amazon reviews on the Nicaea mats. Several people indicated that the quality has decreased from their previous purchases of same mats. Anyone purchased them recently ( within the last 2 or 3 months. ). Have you noticed any problems - like lack of stickiness ?
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Post by scrapnnana on Oct 26, 2020 4:19:57 GMT
I buy Nicapa mats for my Cameo on Amazon and they are an excellent product. Terrific price too! Same here. |
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gramma
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Post by gramma on Oct 26, 2020 14:20:17 GMT
I buy Nicapa mats for my Cameo on Amazon and they are an excellent product. Terrific price too! Same here. I just placed an order - 3 for $9.99 |
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Post by iowgirl on Oct 26, 2020 16:17:09 GMT
I love the NICAPA mats! What machine are you giving to your daughter? If it is the original Cameo 1 - and she uses Windows 10, she will need to update the firmware. It's an easy fix  Still works fine with Windows 7 and Mac - but if you have Windows 10 and a Cameo 1, do the firmware update to keep it working. Works great with current software. If you have a software disk - toss it. Too old! |
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Post by riversong1963 on Oct 27, 2020 0:06:29 GMT
I've used Nicapa mats in my Cricut, and I have a mixed review. On the one hand, I find them just sticky enough. They hold my cardstock well - even the heavy-weight type - without being so sticky that they rip the paper. However, they are a little smaller than my Cricut mats, and I have to center them when I load them. Not too big a deal, but if you want to cut something in a precise place on your mat, it might be an issue for you. I also just had one of them crack, and that's never happened to any of my Cricut brand mats. It was only on the edge, but still.
Overall, for the price, I think they're a good deal.
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Post by amyl on Oct 29, 2020 18:16:44 GMT
I love NICAPA mats from Amazon and have been using them for quite some time.
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Post by streetscrapper on Oct 30, 2020 13:55:04 GMT
Another positive review for Nicapa mats from Amazon. I NEVER buy Silhouette branded mats anymore, not when you can get 3 for the price of 1. And honestly, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference!
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Post by katiekaty on Nov 1, 2020 20:39:18 GMT
I buy my mats in bulk off the Cricut site. With access discount, and using one of the FB Cricut supporters discounts, when they go on sale, I can get 30 mats for around 90 bucks. I have also used the Nicaea and other off brands, and the paper studio hobby lobby ones with no problems.
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