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Figure 10.3
Four different kits are offered by Printrbot.
Kits are typically priced at a little less than a fully assembled printer, but many
sellers will give you a huge price break if you're willing to buy a kit and put it to-
gether yourself. I've seen price differences from $100 up to around $400 depend-
ing on the brand. Keep in mind that assembling a printer means assigning an em-
ployee to build it. And shipping a fully assembled 3D printer is going to (usually)
require a much larger box than one where all the parts can be packed flat and in a
smaller box. By ordering a kit, you're saving the seller time and money, and a lot
of sellers offer some steep discounts to customers who want to build it themselves.
As you read earlier in the topic, however, kits should make you pause and do some
deeper investigation. You'll want to check out reviews (if they exist) of the 3D
printer kits you are considering and see what customers are saying. Are there com-
plaints about missing parts? Do customers mention having to frequently call tech
support? What about the 3D printer working when it's all assembled? Although a
3D printer may not be as expensive as a new car, this doesn't mean you should buy
the first 3D printer that catches your eye. Get on forums, ask around, and find out
which companies are offering great printers and great tech support.
If you're looking for some 3D printer kits, this chapter isn't long enough to list
all the various kits for sale. Many companies offer kits. Again, I'm going to point
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