craftgrrl | Badge a Minit vs. Dr. Don's- Can't Decide

Hi everyone,

I've looked through the memories at all the button making info and I myself am confused! I'd like to buy a machine for my personal use, I plan on making buttons with my logo to attach to products, but there is the potential for other things; I have many friends with businesses.

So, I've never owned a machine before and I'm willing to spend a bit. But the reviews of the Badge a Minit seem to be a mixture of good and bad. Some people LOVE it, others hate it.

One thing I know is that I'd like professional quality buttons and nothing that will fall apart with use. And I also know I do get frustrated plus I don't want to invest 400 bucks on the fancier things...so I guess I'm looking for reviews or at least opinions. Badge a Minit specifically, but anything else is appreciated too.

Thanks, and mods, feel free to delete if this is too redundant.