I would really love to hear more about this packer as well, if anyone has more to add. I've been saving up for some time just for this alone and if I do decide to order one it would pretty much deplete all my savings. No job = not a lot of cash. This would be my first packer as well, and I know a lot of guys tend to go for a cheaper model for their first, but I really rather like this one. And I would extremely prefer to have the three p's all wrapped up in one thing. Is it worth the high price for a first? And for the shipping? I think it would be if it does the job like it says it does. And that its durable and will last. But I don't really know without trying the thing out myself. So anyways, rambling over. Anymore info/reviews would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.