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Topic: Any Ideas?

Hello everyone, I know this is more for solidoodle, but I figured it wouldn't get answered anywhere else. Basically, I'm looking for the best 3d printer I can find for around $400, and I was curious what everyone thought about this: http://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Accuracy- … 3d+printer. I'd prefer an already assembled one, but I am familiar with it, as I've assembled a Printrbot before.

They have some pretty good reviews and seem nice. If you can think of anything else for around that price, I'd love any advice. Thank you

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Re: Any Ideas?

http://www.3ders.org/pricecompare/3dprinters/

The $ 400 price point is a tough one but not impossible.  So what do I see in the $400 to $500 range ?
1) the prinbot kits. sounds like you have one.
2) the prusa I3  seem to have a good rep.  and affordable if you get a kit.   $299 from folger tech.
3) a delta printer from Folger tech $ $376 on sale. http://folgertech.com/
(add a small LCD controller for about $12 and a large format for $25. )
4) you can get a refurb SD3 for $499  http://www.solidoodle.com/Solidoodle3-refurbished
5) new entry level plastic scribbler $ 499 http://www.plasticscribbler.com/store/
6) this one http://www.makergeeks.com/co3dcupr.html original price $ 1295 on sale for $495. likely an obscure orphan but could be a good deal.
7) look for a used solidoodle 3 or 4 on e bay  you should be able to get one for under $ 500.
8) the davinci is pretty popular entry level machine and lots of discussion  here .
9) I am sure there are other options if you shop around.
The first link I posted gives about ten other choices for under $ 500.
I have no affiliation with any of these companies and the only machine I have and use is a solidoodle 4 so I am not recommending any particular make model or vendor just a list of options I am aware of.
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Re: Any Ideas?

Thank you very much for your suggestions! I'll look into all of them.

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Re: Any Ideas?

they say 3d printing is the future and event prints metal. is there any 3d printers which prints glass articles ?

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Re: Any Ideas?

cadd wrote:

they say 3d printing is the future and event prints metal. is there any 3d printers which prints glass articles ?

Beginning to smell like Spam in here!!!!
If you have something to sell put it in the Buy/Sell/Trade section and be straight forward about it.  You will get a more positive response by being straight forward about who you are and what you sell.
Should you choose to continue in this fashion you will be banned.

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