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Thank you to everyone for all the help and now I have more options to think about. Trying to make this decision has become like picking a kids name. It would be easier if there was a place local to me, Phoenix AZ, but can't find any where. Anyone know of any vinyl cutter suppliers in the Phoenix area? Thank you to everyone again.

Your 2 cents is more then appreciated and thank you. I agree that for an additional $400, going with the CE5000-40 is a no brainer, but the difference in cost is $825. That is where my confusion is, why such a price difference? Essentially, I could get four Graphtec Cameos for 1 CE5000-40. I know that Graphtec is one of the best brands, is the Cameo just super well priced or low end/low quality part of their brand. Thanks again for any and all replies.

This may be a very amateur question, but that is what I am when it comes to plotters. I have a screen printing business and want to expand my offering to vinyl, flock and other apparel transfer material, as well as have the ability to cut vinyl sticker decals for windows. I need to cut all custom designs (none wider then 11 inches), I have no need for stock or purchasable images. I have done as much research as I can and determined I want a GraphTec Silhouette Cameo or Craft ROBO. I understand how they are different in cutting size(a couple inches), speed(about 4 in/s to 24) and down force (210gf to 300gf), but don't understand why such a huge difference in price, am I missing something? The last things I want to do is spend $300 and realize I need more capability or to spend $1,100 and realize I have way to much I don't need. Any help is appreciated. A close second third is Roland's Stika 15, any opinions there are also helpful. Thanks