Price vs. Value?

Wow, Michaels and Joanne Fabrics has those really great deals on getting stuff for 30-40% off and if compared to some scrapbooking stores, it's a HUGE savings. BUT WAIT!!! Have you ever tired asking those staff members for help? They have no idea what you're talking about and if they do, they aren't very helpful. If you go to a scrappin' store, they have the products available for you to use in their crop rooms before you make a long term commitment in purchasing that big ticket die cutter. If you do decide to buy the cutter, they are so helpful with tips and advice that you won't find written in any owner's manual and they also keep you informed on new ideas of using your purchase. Please keep this in mind when buying stuff on discount from craft companies. Let's keep scrapbooking store thriving buy purchasing from them- in the long run, you'll save money because you'll be getting the most out of your product!