Topic: Site suggestion: Freelance printing (or, contract work)
Some sort of section where users without 3D printers can post an STL, or link and have offers submitted to them from various users to print for X amount of money.
Example:
Post 1:
I need this Swiss Army key chain printed:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:92847
I just need two sets, the ones with the logo.
I live in Iowa, and would prefer USPS shipping with signature confirmation.
I'd like to have them next week, any takers?
PM me please.
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PM:
User: Hey, I can print it today & have it in the mail tomorrow. Should take me x amount of filament & about 2 hours print time at 25% infill & 2 shells, how does $20 + $5 shipping sound?
Buyer: Sounds great, send me your Paypal info with pictures of the completed print!
User: Here's the pics & my paypal email is: ....@.....
Buyer: Payment sent, thanks!
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Upon completing the transaction, the user posts that the deal is done & when it is received the buyer can leave a post titled with the user's name: Feedback [outcome], example:
User: Feedback positive/negative
jaythedogg: Feedback positive
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Then inside the topic, a brief summary of the dealings, shipping, print quality, etc.
It would be an easy way to increase the ROI (return on investment) for users that wish to do so and help others get their hands on printed items.
Just make sure there is a sticky disclaimer so the site is kept out of the mix, just a place for transactions, not a middle man.
Thoughts?