Cricut Markers, Crayola Skinny Pipsqueaks, Mini Sharpies & Mini Staples Gel Pens

Here is my review of the markers, I found the Cricut markers on clearance at my Walmart for $4.00 for a pack of 5 basics as you can see in the pic they look good but I wouldn't pay more than $5.00 for these. My favorite are the Crayola skinny Pipsqueaks I found them at Office Depot for about $5.00 and they came with 16 assorted colors, the pencil grips I got from Walmart for about $2.00. (They are a pain to get on but I rubbed baby powder on the pens, took the caps off then slid them on.) The gel pen and sharpie holders I purchased from Ebay seller: mybluis and they came with 12 gel pens and the holders for $28.00, I love the gel pens but as you can see in the photo the mini sharpies don't look so good. I also think having a mat just for drawing would be a good idea since there wouldn't be any cuts under your paper, I guess if you are using cardstock it wouldn't be so much of an issue. So this is my opinion if you can find the cricut markers cheap I would get them otherwise I would opt for the Skinny Pipsqueaks which I think are the best value since you get so many assorted colors. Hope this helps anyone trying to decide what to get!