Cricuts where to buy?

[Sillyminny40]

My SIL showed me her new cricut after Christmas. Wow.
She bought hers at the Cdn Walmart. We will be in the states next month too. Is the price the same everywhere for the machine and cartridges?

 

[lost in time]

If you're from Canada, the Cricut Expressions costs $299 at Walmart in Canadian Dollars. It was the exact same price at Walmart in Orlando when I was there less than a week ago, except for it was in US Dollars. You can also by them at Michael's crafts stores (in Canada and the US) but they are more expensive at Michael's in Canada. I know that you can by them at Joann's in the US, but I don't know where else.

As for the cartridges, they routinely go on sale. This past week they were half price at Michael's stores, and sometimes they even get cheaper than that.

Hope this helps!

 

[Sillyminny40]

Thanks. I am looking for the small one but yes, she said walnart good place

 

[lost in time]

Oops! sorry. The smaller one (the Cricut Create I think...) is the same price as the bigger one in the Canadian stores as it is only available at Michael's from my understanding. - The Cricut website states that it is exclusive to Michael's. Hope you find the one that you're looking for! I'm sure that it probably goes on sale sometime, as it was on sale right before Christmas!!

 

[Sillyminny40]

Thanks! My SIL got hers at a local Walmart. I missed the Michael's sale!

 

[pilferk]

DW (and I, when buying her gifts) buys all her Cricut stuff here:

http://www.hallmarkscrapbook.com/

We've bought everything from mats to machines from them, and never had an issue. Their prices, likewise, seem to be pretty competitive.

I'm NOT sure if they ship out of the US, though....

 

[Sillyminny40]

DW (and I, when buying her gifts) buys all her Cricut stuff here:

http://www.hallmarkscrapbook.com/

We've bought everything from mats to machines from them, and never had an issue. Their prices, likewise, seem to be pretty competitive.

I'm NOT sure if they ship out of the US, though....

Thanks. Shipping from the US to Cda with that heavy item is $40 and up! That hurts!

 

[CupidsKiss]

I actually work for the big W and the Cricut expressions were on rollback through Nov - first week of January. They have now returned to $399 base price canadian. That is what they should be at the national level unless they are being compted to another store chain.
Silly me hummed and hawwed and missed out. At least DDIL got one and I can have visitation

 

[disneydreamer98]

DW (and I, when buying her gifts) buys all her Cricut stuff here:

http://www.hallmarkscrapbook.com/

We've bought everything from mats to machines from them, and never had an issue. Their prices, likewise, seem to be pretty competitive.

I agree with this....they have great customer service and good bundle prices!

 

[Sillyminny40]

Oh Hallmark sounds good> what is shipping like? May not help me in Canada.

 

[rlovew]

www.scrapbookpal.com now has cricut and cricut expression (although the expression is out of stock. There price on the expression is $299 and there shipping to Canada on orders over $60 have a $4 shipping fee. If you can't find anything else it might be worth checking to see if it gets back into stock soon.

I have used them many times and I love there staff- they are great to work with.

Rebecca

 

[Sillyminny40]

Thanks Rebecca for the info. I was in Walmart today and one of the staff said "Oh we had the expressions at $100 before Christmas" ahhhhhhhh.

 

[Kyen]

I was looking at Walmart today and its less then $200.00. They are also on sale at Michaels this week but I don't know if they are the same or not. Is there different Cricut machines???

I think I might pick one up sooner then I thought!!

 

[Sillyminny40]

Yes, there are different Cricuts. Our walmart was out of the regular ones but had the Exp in stock.

 

[Kyen]

Sorry another dumb question. What is the difference??

 

[PamCo88]

There are now 3 machines. The expression is the big one. On sale this week at ACMoore in USA is the expression bundle for $309, this includes 4 cartidges. The Create is on sale at Michaels for $199 only has 1 cart.

The Expression is the largest machine, it can cut 12" x 24". The other 2 only cut 12" x 6". The difference between the Exp. and Create is the size. The other one, Personal cutter, is the original and does not offer the functions the other 2 have. All carts can be used on any machines.

 

[Kyen]

Thank you for the info

 

[howboutnow]

Am a newbie to the cricut and just ordered the "create" version from the Canadian tv shopping channel. It includes:
• 1 x Cricut® Don Juan font & shape cartridge (9.45" x 5" x 1.54")
• 1 x Graphically Speaking Cricut® cartridge (9.45" x 5" x 1.54")
• 1 x Storybook cartridge (9.45" x 5" x 1.54")
• 3 x Cutting mats (6" x 12")
• 1 x Basic ink cartridge (4.2" x 3.6" x .3")
• 1 x Primary ink cartridge (4.2" x 3.6" x .3")
• 1 x CUL approved power adapter
• 1 x Quick start guide and user manual

Obviously I'm going to need paper. Would anyone who uses the cricut be willing to let me know what other essentials I'll need to begin using my machine (including tips on paper)? Thanks so much!

 

[jacksmomma]

Am a newbie to the cricut and just ordered the "create" version from the Canadian tv shopping channel. It includes:
• 1 x Cricut® Don Juan font & shape cartridge (9.45" x 5" x 1.54")
• 1 x Graphically Speaking Cricut® cartridge (9.45" x 5" x 1.54")
• 1 x Storybook cartridge (9.45" x 5" x 1.54")
• 3 x Cutting mats (6" x 12")
• 1 x Basic ink cartridge (4.2" x 3.6" x .3")
• 1 x Primary ink cartridge (4.2" x 3.6" x .3")
• 1 x CUL approved power adapter
• 1 x Quick start guide and user manual

Obviously I'm going to need paper. Would anyone who uses the cricut be willing to let me know what other essentials I'll need to begin using my machine (including tips on paper)? Thanks so much!

Some of my tips for beginners are, always start with scrap paper and just play around with the settings to get used to them. Know that the mats will be very sticky at first so I would not use delicate papers when you are first starting out. There is a spatula tool that is a must have, but it is sold separately. It is great for getting things off the mat in one piece. If the mat looses its stickiness wipe it gently with a baby wipe and let it dry. Over time the mats will loose sticky all together. You can re-sticky them with re positional adhesive (rather than buying new mats).

Have fun playing!

 

[howboutnow]

Some of my tips for beginners are, always start with scrap paper and just play around with the settings to get used to them. Know that the mats will be very sticky at first so I would not use delicate papers when you are first starting out. There is a spatula tool that is a must have, but it is sold separately. It is great for getting things off the mat in one piece. If the mat looses its stickiness wipe it gently with a baby wipe and let it dry. Over time the mats will loose sticky all together. You can re-sticky them with re positional adhesive (rather than buying new mats).

Have fun playing!

Thanks jacksmomma. That was really helpful advice. I'll have to look for that spatula tool for sure.