Monoprice 3D printer preorder + supplies

[SteveG]

http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=107&cp_id=10724

Pre-order for May 30th availability
Any opinions?

[hal]

Hmmmm.... maybe it's time to learn me some 3d design...

[C(-)ris]

Buyer Beware: Their return policy is borderline criminal: "MONOPRICE will replace defective 3D printers with a new, refurbished, or used printer, at MONOPRICE'S discretion, if the RMA is issued within thirty (30) days of the original date of purchase, as shown on the original invoice."

So you buy it, it arrives defective, they can just ship you a used printer and you can't do anything about it.

[ztirffritz]

Build your own:

http://openbuilds.com/

[Paul F.]

C(-)ris wrote:
Buyer Beware: Their return policy is borderline criminal: "MONOPRICE will replace defective 3D printers with a new, refurbished, or used printer, at MONOPRICE'S discretion, if the RMA is issued within thirty (30) days of the original date of purchase, as shown on the original invoice."

So you buy it, it arrives defective, they can just ship you a used printer and you can't do anything about it.

I don't disagree that it's a lousy policy... but when you're buying a 3D printer for $2000 less than the next best deal, well, you have your choice to roll the dice or not.

[C(-)ris]

It isn't $2k less than the next best deal. There are other printers in the $1k to $2000 range.

[Paul F.]

C(-)ris wrote:
It isn't $2k less than the next best deal. There are other printers in the $1k to $2000 range.

Hmm... I must be a bit behind the times... Last I checked, commercial models (non-kits) were still $3000-ish.
I'm not surprised they're coming down rapidly, though!

[Ken Sp.]

These guys have very low priced 3D printers. they advocate open source and do not use proprietary supplies.

They are all Mac for there business. The owner has a great story and gave a wonderful presentation to out local Sacramento Mac User group since they are based nearby in Lincoln, CA

http://printrbot.com

[Chakravartin]

Paul F. wrote:
[quote=C(-)ris]
It isn't $2k less than the next best deal. There are other printers in the $1k to $2000 range.

Hmm... I must be a bit behind the times... Last I checked, commercial models (non-kits) were still $3000-ish.
I'm not surprised they're coming down rapidly, though!
In New York?

Just go to Staples for your 3D printing needs.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/201...the-masses

[onthedownlow]

Looks almost exactly like my MakerBot.