Our local Hobby Lobby is advertising the Cricut for $175., and their
*entire* stock of cartridges at $50. each. I don't know if this is nationwide, but ought to be worth checking out if you have one nearby. I am definitely going to have a close look at this. Also, Michael's is advertising the Cricut kit- including the machine, tool kit, cutter, extra mat- for $200., but doesn't mention the cartridges, so I'm assuming they're regular price. I wish the 2 day 50% coupon was good on those!Mel K