I wouldn't be too hard to make your money back on it though - just identify the whitelables that cost a fortune in the vinyl shops and print your own!!!!!
This weekend I'll be working with nails, elastic bands, sticky back plastics and a scalectrix motor..... I should have a cheaper model available by the end of next week
I had heard that the vinyl that the vestax machine cuts is actually quite reliable and durable - this one doesn't use acetates, it actually uses proper plastic. Dunno how they do it though but i want one!