LIKE NEW IN BOX-- Has the plastic backer + instructions. Same as it comes new for $80. Used ones on Ebay are a LOT with shipping as it ships at over 12 pounds. Many listed ones have shipping higher than the price of this one + this one is far better condition. You can get sets of dies in 100s of shapes + patterns online or for very low prices on ebay where people sell groups of 10, 20 or more. I resell only so do not know much about these, but if you are reading this, you know what it is for. Scrapbookers, and anyone who makes invitations or custom magnets or designs...you can cut many materials into shapes + designs. This is HEAVY as the machine alone is about 12 pounds. Beyond EXC condition. Ideal for all crafters, the original press-style Sizzix Machine, with the steel-rule Sizzix Originals Dies, provides a convenient, in-home solution for easy die-cutting of memorable die-cut shapes, letters + numbers from a wide variety of materials, including paper, rubber, felt, fabric, foam, sheet magnet and more. Add the Sizzix System Converter, and you can instantly emboss elegant images with a wide selection of Simple Impressions Embossing Folders or die-cut many detailed designs with Sizzlits. The Sizzix Machine is designed for use only with Sizzix dies. MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE