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Topic: Original Prusa i3 mk2.5 s bear second hand prices

Hello

A neighbour has an Original Prusa i3 mk2.5s bear full upgrade for sale. All is working well and it looks in good condition.

I'm wondering what a reasonable offer would be and what I should watch out for before handing over the cash.

I'm new to the Scene so flying blind. Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Henry

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Re: Original Prusa i3 mk2.5 s bear second hand prices

There are 2 mk3s on e bay built now for $700 and a mk2 for parts opening bid at $350.
May i suggest the guy do a demo print for you something you can print in half an hours
have him show the process at least slicing bed leveling  and printing . that way you know everything is working well and you are not going in totally cold.

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Re: Original Prusa i3 mk2.5 s bear second hand prices

Thanks  Tin.

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Re: Original Prusa i3 mk2.5 s bear second hand prices

I managed to secure a Prusca i3 with a boxed 2.5 upgrade, magnetic bed etc, with all printed parts and 4 rolls of filament. for £299, I hope I got a good deal.

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Re: Original Prusa i3 mk2.5 s bear second hand prices

sounds good. did the guy show you how to use it ?? 
there is a bit of a leaning curve.

without knowledge of operation you end up with an expensive paper weight.
much you have to learn . we were all there once upon a time.

Soliddoodle 4 stock w glass bed------Folger Tech Prusa 2020 upgraded to and titan /aero extruder mirror bed
FT5 with titan/ E3D Aero------MP mini select w glass bed
MP Utimate maker pro-W bondtech extruder
Marlin/Repetier Host/ Slic3r and Cura