The Sizzix Big Shot is on special at Lincraft until 24/1/2011 for $99.00.
I bought one two weeks ago, of course at full price $159.00.
I thought about buying it from the US, but as they are pretty heavy, you wouldn't of really saved much with the shipping, and getting it from a place such as Lincraft, at least you have a receipt and can take it back to an actual shop if need be.
PS - there is also a group buy going on at the moment on HG for the dies!