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# **cricut starter kit**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-26.9% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 13Growth 12Conversion 35Competition 39Returns 92Price range 22Avg price 87Brand share 26Review moat 30Quality gap 21

**Returns**

**Great****1.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$67.35**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Competition**

**Okay****62%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Conversion**

**Okay****2.8%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Review moat**

**Okay****3,510.59**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Okay****90%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Price range**

**Bad****$8.10–$394.57**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Bad****$53K**

$53K/yr · 28K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-26.9%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**8 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**15**

**Top-5 brand share**

**90%**

**Open market**

**4%**

- GO2CRAFT37% - Cricut27% - Convend10% - LOPASA9% - Sooez7% - Cutaswish6% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 4%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$5K20%$11K30%$16K40%$21K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 17 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![GO2CRAFT All-in-One Accessories Bundle 90Pcs Ultimate Tools and Accessories with Vinyl Weeding Tools Transfer Tape Crafting Starter Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IcTM0m48L.jpg)**GO2CRAFT All-in-One Accessories Bundle 90Pcs Ultimate Tools and Accessories with Vinyl Weeding Tools Transfer Tape Crafting Starter Kit**GO2CRAFT**$35.22**4.6★681 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXT4J9KC) [2![Cricut All-in-One Materials & Accessories Bundle - Includes Vinyl Iron-On HTV Sticker Paper Printable HTV Tools Mats Pens & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ai1ybVD-L.jpg)**Cricut All-in-One Materials & Accessories Bundle - Includes Vinyl Iron-On HTV Sticker Paper Printable HTV Tools Mats Pens & More**Cricut**$66.76**4.6★62 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPT274VB) [3![Sooez Weeding Tools for Vinyl 6PCS Basic Tools Set Precision Craft Vinyl Tool Kit Scoring Stylus/Weeder/Scraper/Spatula/Tweezers/Scissors for Vinyl Paper & Iron-on Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NMzm89o6L.jpg)**Sooez Weeding Tools for Vinyl 6PCS Basic Tools Set Precision Craft Vinyl Tool Kit Scoring Stylus/Weeder/Scraper/Spatula/Tweezers/Scissors for Vinyl Paper & Iron-on Projects**Sooez**$8.96**4.8★2,304 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TT4FFXM) [4![The Ultimate Accessories and Supplies Bundle for Maker and All Explore Air - The Starter Kit with Deluxe gift packaging Weeding Tools Glitter Vinyl Permanent Vinyl Transfer Paper for Crafting Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KM-E+tQvL.jpg)**The Ultimate Accessories and Supplies Bundle for Maker and All Explore Air - The Starter Kit with Deluxe gift packaging Weeding Tools Glitter Vinyl Permanent Vinyl Transfer Paper for Crafting Projects**Convend**$42.58**4.6★96 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2HBJ7G2) [5![LOPASA Starter Kit Bundle Accessories Compatible with Cricut Machine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iPrii00ZL.jpg)**LOPASA Starter Kit Bundle Accessories Compatible with Cricut Machine**LOPASA**$50.41**4.6★48 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL6B4SLL)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Cricut Explore 5 Essential Bundle + Digital Content Taupe - Precise Cutting Machine - Works with 100+ Materials - Sleek Simplified Design - Includes Supplies for 65 Projects + Bonus Digital Content](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YDf4csU9L.jpg)**Cricut Explore 5 Essential Bundle + Digital Content Taupe - Precise Cutting Machine - Works with 100+ Materials - Sleek Simplified Design - Includes Supplies for 65 Projects + Bonus Digital Content**Cricut**$229.24**215 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJFL3WHS) [![Cricut All-in-One Materials & Accessories Bundle - Includes Vinyl Iron-On HTV Sticker Paper Printable HTV Tools Mats Pens & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ai1ybVD-L.jpg)**Cricut All-in-One Materials & Accessories Bundle - Includes Vinyl Iron-On HTV Sticker Paper Printable HTV Tools Mats Pens & More**Cricut**$66.76**62 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPT274VB) [![LOPASA Starter Kit Bundle Accessories Compatible with Cricut Machine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iPrii00ZL.jpg)**LOPASA Starter Kit Bundle Accessories Compatible with Cricut Machine**LOPASA**$50.41**48 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL6B4SLL) [![Cutaswish The Essential Bundle for DIY Craft Projects All-in-One Vinyl Craft Accessories Kit for Cutting Machine HTV Adhesive Vinyl Cutting Mats Weeding Tools Printable Transfer Paper & Pens](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518J+Cbk3ML.jpg)**Cutaswish The Essential Bundle for DIY Craft Projects All-in-One Vinyl Craft Accessories Kit for Cutting Machine HTV Adhesive Vinyl Cutting Mats Weeding Tools Printable Transfer Paper & Pens**Cutaswish**$39.82**51 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKGTKJ2X) [![Convend All-in-One Starter Accessory Bundle for Maker and Explore Air Cutting Machine - Craft Kit with Weeding Tools HTV Vinyl Permanent Vinyl LED Light Pad Paper Cutter for Crafting Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OzrIYuzML.jpg)**Convend All-in-One Starter Accessory Bundle for Maker and Explore Air Cutting Machine - Craft Kit with Weeding Tools HTV Vinyl Permanent Vinyl LED Light Pad Paper Cutter for Crafting Projects**Convend**$58.63**75 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6YY79XY)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Cricut Explore 5 Essential Bundle + Digital Content Taupe - Precise Cutting Machine - Works with 100+ Materials - Sleek Simplified Design - Includes Supplies for 65 Projects + Bonus Digital Content](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YDf4csU9L.jpg)**Cricut Explore 5 Essential Bundle + Digital Content Taupe - Precise Cutting Machine - Works with 100+ Materials - Sleek Simplified Design - Includes Supplies for 65 Projects + Bonus Digital Content**Cricut**$229.24**4.5★**▲ 411%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJFL3WHS) [![Cricut Maker 4 Starter Kit for Beginners - Smart Cutting Machine with Vinyl & Iron-On (HTV) Tools & Materials for Stickers Shirts & DIY Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419bHw+DfTL.jpg)**Cricut Maker 4 Starter Kit for Beginners - Smart Cutting Machine with Vinyl & Iron-On (HTV) Tools & Materials for Stickers Shirts & DIY Crafts**Cricut**$394.57**4.7★**▲ 243%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVW34PP4) [![Cricut All-in-One Materials & Accessories Bundle - Includes Vinyl Iron-On HTV Sticker Paper Printable HTV Tools Mats Pens & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ai1ybVD-L.jpg)**Cricut All-in-One Materials & Accessories Bundle - Includes Vinyl Iron-On HTV Sticker Paper Printable HTV Tools Mats Pens & More**Cricut**$66.76**4.6★**▲ 49%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPT274VB) [![LOPASA Starter Kit Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra Machine Extra Bundle for Beginners 8.5 x 12 Xtra Size Accessories and Supplies for Newbies All Essential Tools and Material(Complete Bundle)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xolpO7GaL.jpg)**LOPASA Starter Kit Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra Machine Extra Bundle for Beginners 8.5 x 12 Xtra Size Accessories and Supplies for Newbies All Essential Tools and Material(Complete Bundle)**LOPASA**$52.56**4.5★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3WNXV2Q) [![GO2CRAFT Accessories Bundle 70Pcs Ultimate Accessories and Supplies with Adhesive Vinyl Sheets Folded Card Stock Card Mat Weeding Tools Crafting Starter Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YoVlp3b0L.jpg)**GO2CRAFT Accessories Bundle 70Pcs Ultimate Accessories and Supplies with Adhesive Vinyl Sheets Folded Card Stock Card Mat Weeding Tools Crafting Starter Kit**GO2CRAFT**$21.86**4.6★**▲ 11%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHLBJD52)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -26.9% search growth over the last 90 days.

15K10KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.1×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**19%

*“Good for the money”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“The build quality is solid”*

**Ease Of Use**12%

*“EASY TO USE”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As advertised”*

**Durability**3%

*“This bundle is full of durable items”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Circut material”*

**Gifting Purpose**3%

*“Christmas gift for family member”*

**Strength**2%

*“Sturdy”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“Love It – So Many Creative Possibilities”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**2%

*“using the machine is a lot of fun”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“While the quality is not exactly the same as the official Cricut brand”*

**Software/Application**7%

*“The software that comes with it is absolutely horrendous for actual design”*

**Durability**6%

*“The scissors broke in one use”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“Constantly having malfunctions”*

**Material Quality**6%

*“The vinyl is not the best quality”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Its ridiculous to learn this the hard way”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“But it's expensive to experiment”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“The size is kind of bulky”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“The instructions were very poor”*

**Connectivity-Overall**3%

*“wasnt finding it with Bluetooth”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Value For Money**16%

**Functionality-Overall**15%

**Size-Overall**11%

**Defective Material/Parts**9%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Quality-Overall**6%

**Connectivity-Overall**5%

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

**Material Quality**4%

**Product Condition**3%