34Ford 7 Posted May 24, 2011 I have my eye on a Graphtec FC7000-75 for $1000 and Im wondering if it would be considered a move up from my ce5000-60. Would it be worth a 7 hour drive one way, spending money for a room, and 7 hours back? The 7000 came out back in '05 if that matters. EDIT: Oh damn, wrong forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 24, 2011 I have my eye on a Graphtec FC7000-75 for $1000 and Im wondering if it would be considered a move up from my ce5000-60. Would it be worth a 7 hour drive one way, spending money for a room, and 7 hours back? The 7000 came out back in '05 if that matters. EDIT: Oh damn, wrong forum. Great Machine. and a great price, I have owned mine Fc7000-75 for 3 years never a problem. Mine came standard with the Media Basket. I would hope the Media basket is still with that one. I bought new in 2008... was $2900 shipped. I have never regretted getting the 30", My business was started with a 30" Chinese cutter, So I wanted to stay with that size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
34Ford 7 Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks, Skeeter. Well from what little I can find on it since its so dated is its a much more commercial machine than my ce5000. And the cross cut looks interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks, Skeeter. Well from what little I can find on it since its so dated is its a much more commercial machine than my ce5000. And the cross cut looks interesting. Actually Graphtec runs the same model # for several years. The Fc8000 came out in 2009,and is still the current model #.... I really don't see much difference between the Fc7000 and the Fc8000, except alot more money. I purchased a brand new one in 2008. All the specs/user manuals are still on the Graphtec site under legacy cutters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
34Ford 7 Posted May 24, 2011 Oh I thought there was a considerable difference in the 8000's. Well I talked to the wife, and she thinks maybe I should hold out for a 48". I dunno. That time spent on the road is the tough part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 24, 2011 Oh I thought there was a considerable difference in the 8000's. Well I talked to the wife, and she thinks maybe I should hold out for a 48". I dunno. That time spent on the road is the tough part. Here is the FC8000 page, not a whole lot added, and nothing added that "I" needed. You can read what is added as features on this page http://www.graphtecamerica.com/fc8000series.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted May 24, 2011 i just got mine a couple of months ago and would never look back. i paid 1000.00 for mine. just do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
34Ford 7 Posted June 1, 2011 Well I brought home a fc7000-100 last night. This is a hugh bitch! Well, when compared to my ce5000-60 Other than being dusty from sitting, it looks like new. The guy even had it in the original box, only thing missing is a ink pen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
