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forum thread Posted by appoogle • Mar 7, 2023
forum thread Posted by appoogle • Mar 7, 2023

Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer, Amazon, $870.39, free ship prime

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Decent deal considering Prime delivery. $800 on Prusa site, then shipping, then customs, and I would say that using Amazon is better, but there is sales tax. This is the kit so you have to build it...
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Decent deal considering Prime delivery. $800 on Prusa site, then shipping, then customs, and I would say that using Amazon is better, but there is sales tax. This is the kit so you have to build it...

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Mar 9, 2023
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Joined Apr 2012
Mar 9, 2023
TrevorC
Mar 9, 2023
47 Posts
If someone really wants an i3 linear rod bed slinger... take a look at the Sovol SV06. Basically the exact same machine (yes anyone can copy mk3) for about $200. But if you really want to spend $900, there are much better machines on the market these days.
Mar 10, 2023
176 Posts
Joined Feb 2018
Mar 10, 2023
bavm
Mar 10, 2023
176 Posts
Quote from AdamDport :
What specifically about the Bambu is better? It's cheaper and doesn't require assembly, but would it be considered an upgrade from the prusa for any substantial reason?
It's basically better in every way, except being closed source. It prints way faster, up to 500mm/s acceleration up to 20,000mm/s^2. Automatic flow calibration and lidar for first layer inspect and leveling is great on the X1 series too. Basically the software does everything for you, all you do is plug it in and you get perfect prints, and it's very fast.
Mar 10, 2023
5,854 Posts
Joined Jan 2007
Mar 10, 2023
Evan55
Mar 10, 2023
5,854 Posts
Quote from AdamDport :
What specifically about the Bambu is better? It's cheaper and doesn't require assembly, but would it be considered an upgrade from the prusa for any substantial reason?
I have a hard time believing that anyone with a cursory understanding of 3D Printing would honestly ask that question
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Mar 10, 2023
539 Posts
Joined Dec 2016
Mar 10, 2023
shaqweek
Mar 10, 2023
539 Posts
Quote from Formless :
At this point it's a hard sell to grab a Prusa MK3S+ versus, say, a Bambu P1P at $699. Prusa needs to make a leap forward from this (relatively) ancient design to compete going forward.
Fully agree, I came here to say the same thing.
Mar 10, 2023
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Joined Nov 2006
Mar 10, 2023
psyctto
Mar 10, 2023
16,166 Posts
Quote from Formless :
At this point it's a hard sell to grab a Prusa MK3S+ versus, say, a Bambu P1P at $699. Prusa needs to make a leap forward from this (relatively) ancient design to compete going forward.
This…. With the BambuLab P1P, there's no reason to ever spend this kind of money of a Prusa. Unless you want to tinker, if that's your thing, by all means get a Prusa. If you just want to print and have the printer do the rest, out of the box, go BambuLab.

I recently picked up an X1C/AMS combo, started looking at the P1P and convinced myself all the way up 😂. All I can say is wow! It's a fantastic printer. I've literally printed more in the few weeks I've had it, than I did in years with my old CR10S. I got so tired of tinkering and getting prints to be happy that I just stopped using it a few years ago. Did the whole Pi with Octoprint and a camera, upgraded main board, auto leveling, silenced the steppers, Noctua fans and many other things… you name it, I upgraded it.

The AMS has been flawless as well… multicolor printing is hilariously easy.
Mar 10, 2023
19 Posts
Joined Oct 2021
Mar 10, 2023
FairSweater7777
Mar 10, 2023
19 Posts
It's a decent printer, but very dated at this point. There are quite a few better options at this price point now, including a Voron or a Bambu (personally I'd go with the Voron. You have to put it together, but it's all open source with a big community around it).
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Mar 11, 2023
34 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Mar 11, 2023
appoogle
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Mar 11, 2023
34 Posts
Yikes... This almost feels like a "religion" argument. Why the hate for prusa? I see prusa more as Lego, and the newcomers as Mega, bluebrixx, cobi, etc. It doesn't bother me which cheaper knockoff you prefer to buy.

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Mar 11, 2023
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Earthwormjim
Mar 11, 2023
642 Posts
Nearly $900 for a bed slinger and no enclosure is a rip off in 2023.
Mar 11, 2025
88 Posts
Joined Jan 2018
Mar 11, 2025
YukiMyAngel
Mar 11, 2025
88 Posts
Quote from Formless :
At this point it's a hard sell to grab a Prusa MK3S+ versus, say, a Bambu P1P at $699. Prusa needs to make a leap forward from this (relatively) ancient design to compete going forward.
I say no to Bambu from the beginning and now my answer stay the same.

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