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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 13:35:11 GMT
Gotta buy another Big Shot. Mine is crunching it's gears with every turn and I'm sure it's going to die very soon. It's been a gem for about six years--I use it quite often.
I bought this one through a promo from Stampin' Up!
So here's the question: would you buy new one or used one off of eBay?
Advice?
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Oct 17, 2014 2:30:55 GMT
I would certainly consider a used one. There are a lot of people that buy them and then don't use them. I saw a YouTube video about changing the rotors on the big shot. Maybe this would help yours?
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Post by anniefb on Oct 17, 2014 4:57:42 GMT
I'd buy new unless I knew how much use a machine had - otherwise you might end up in the same position. Wonder if yours can be fixed though - have you contacted Sizzix CS?
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garcia5050
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Post by garcia5050 on Oct 17, 2014 5:55:09 GMT
I always see some type of deal on those. Or with the coupon, a new one could be really reasonable. I typically lean towards new.
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Oct 17, 2014 11:11:11 GMT
Depends how cheap you can find a used one on ebay. The shipping on that thing is going to be a little costly. I'd lean towards new.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 12:28:15 GMT
I would recommend new if you can. My BS (also from SU) may have been a little older than yours, but I had gears that had been crunching for about a year. It finally got so it essentially bound up, and in desperation I had DH help me take it apart. The gears were steel but the problem was rust! We did a quick clean up and oiled it and it's been working fine since. I would have bought a new one on the way to the crop I was headed to, so I was glad we went for it and took it apart.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 14:01:56 GMT
If you use it a lot I would get new. I bought a used Big Shot Express (the electric one) and it worked for one day for about 15 minutes. I was so bummed. If you buy new, you at least have a warranty if it breaks.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Oct 18, 2014 3:24:59 GMT
I'd go with a new one. I don't know what they're going for on Ebay but you can get one at Micheal's or Hobby Lobby with a coupon. It might be worth it for the peace of mind.
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Post by redshoes on Oct 18, 2014 13:35:06 GMT
I would recommend new if you can. My BS (also from SU) may have been a little older than yours, but I had gears that had been crunching for about a year. It finally got so it essentially bound up, and in desperation I had DH help me take it apart. The gears were steel but the problem was rust! We did a quick clean up and oiled it and it's been working fine since. I would have bought a new one on the way to the crop I was headed to, so I was glad we went for it and took it apart. Now see, I never would have even thought to actually take it apart and look it over!! Kudos to you!! |
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Post by doesitmatter on Oct 19, 2014 5:15:21 GMT
You can probably get a new one super cheap with a coupon at a big box store or black Friday sale.
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