I previously owned the Maker and upgraded to the Maker 3.  I was able to sell my Maker to offset some of the cost.  I don't regret it at all.  It's quieter and faster than the Maker.  I have a ton on Vinyl so I don't use the Smart Vinyl very often.  I use it for cards, shirts, decorations, Infusible Ink and so much more.  It was definitely worth every penny.