Where You Can Buy a 3D Printer in 2019?

If you’re reading this article, you probably want to buy a new 3D printer. Consult this short guide before going shopping to understand what model of 3D printer will meet all your demands.
You have already heard a lot about 3D printers and how they can change our every day Life. Using these machines all your dreams that touches the topic of building will come true.

Everyone who buys a 3D printer is always faced with the following questions: Where should I buy a 3D printer? What model should I choose? This article will answer the most popular question that appears while buying 3D printers.

Before you go to the shop to buy a 3D printer ask yourself how often you are going to use it and what kind of work your printer should do for you. Usual 3D printers works with 3D models in STL. You can buy ready 3D STL models on specialized sites.

Where to begin?

If you want to use this new technology you undoubtedly should visit the following places: a Fablab and a Makerspace. You should do it because it will be difficult for an amateur to find out how such printers work. People who work there are always eager to explain the visitors some basic principles of using 3D printers that help people to save money.

In addition, if you are going to us your printer once a month to make a single work I can say that there is no use in buying this thing as it will be much more efficiently to use online 3D printing services such as Shapeways, iiMaterialise, or Sculpteo because it will be much cheaper.

Where to buy 3D Printers From

If you want to buy a 3D printer now, there are some sources that you may use to do it: Amazon, Chinese store, regional stores. All of them have both advantages and disadvantages, let's have a closer look at them.

Amazon

Amazon is a really great place to buy a 3D printer. As this site is famous for its quick delivery, has a plenty of choice, most of the items are in stock, and all the gadgets that they sell are of really high quality so you can count on it.
As for prices on Amazon, I can say that they are considered to be really low. However, you will rarely see any sales there unlike other online shops. Amazon sell 3D STL models.

Amazon doesn't have any hidden fees so you will not regret any penny you have spent on it. Many people all over the world have already been using Amazon for a really long time and most of them claim that this trading platform really ease in usage and even a newbie can cope with it.

While buying different items on Amazon, you may stay 100 percent sure that you will never be faced with fake products. Moreover, Amazon has one of the most loyal return policy. You have 30 days to return an item but only if you haven't opened it before. However, there are some printers that you can't buy on Amazon, it refers to Prusa 3D printers as you can order it only through the manufacturer.

Like Amazon, Chinese online stores are also considered to be quite reliable. But keep in mind that the prices on such sites are always changing. In addition, it is really important where your printer will be delivered from as the distance may influence on the price of delivery service.

It is also important to choose the warehouse correctly. If you want your item to be delivered quickly, you will have to choose the warehouse that is located in your region.

AliExpress

If you want to save money, you can order an item from China but you will have to wait for your parcel a bit longer. AliExpress is a quite popular platform however its reputation depends on the seller you are going to choose. Prices on AliExpress are also lower than on Amazon but as it was mentioned they depend on the seller. On AliExpress you can buy 3D STL models files.

Banggood

Banggood has also quite a solid reputation. It ships products internationally and among other sites is the most similar to Amazon. This platform will offer you lots of different 3D printer so it absolutely worth visiting. The prices on Bandgood vary. Ufortunately there is no possibility to buy 3D models in STL format.

Banggood is simple in usage and unlike AliExpress you will not be faced with incorrect names of goods. You will have only 3 days to return your delivery, you will be also surprised by the cost of return shipping.