Agreed, It's annoying that mechanical cutters (simpler machines) are more expensive than 3D printers (more complex machines) but that's capitalism. Once 3D printers get soccer mom proof, like cutters, I'm sure they will skyrocket in price too. It was disappointing to see that there wasn't an easily printable / build-it-yourself cutter. However I'm fortunate enough where the price point isn't an obstacle and although I won't "need" it that much the opportunity for my nieces to use it along with the previously mentioned mischief means I might do it.... I'm not messing with lasers just yet because of the safety precautions I would need to implement but they do look cool.