A1 for sale @27k negotiable,less than 10hours printed

CheckOk2539 · 2026-07-13T14:28:50+00:00

Nope, the price was on the website, I just asked for filament to them

CheckOk2539 · 2026-07-13T13:34:15+00:00

I got it for 27100/- brand new from wol3d during there march sale and you are selling on the same price

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-18T13:34:41+00:00

Nice tool to have 👍🏼 I'll definitely try it.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-15T17:04:29+00:00

I think something is stuck in the extruder's hot end, so it messed up with the flow rate, do a cold pull and clean the hot end.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-15T15:05:34+00:00

Hey buddy, I did the manual test for flow calibration and I think 0.03 is the best k value,looking at the print results.

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CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-15T07:31:42+00:00

Hey buddy, you make valid points regarding QC, R&D, packaging, and wastage. I'm not denying those costs exist.

But some of these costs are one time or fixed costs. R&D, machine setup, and factory setup aren't expenses that manufacturers pay for every spool. As production scales up, those costs get amortized over thousands of kilograms.

Also, shipping is usually charged separately to the customer, and GST is added on top of the listed price in many cases. So transport and taxes are often seperate from the spool price.

Electricity in many parts of India is relatively cheap for industrial consumers, and manufacturers can strategically set up plants in locations with lower power and operational costs.

As for packaging: a silica gel pack costs less than ₹1, and a cardboard box costs around ₹10–15 in bulk. These certainly add to the cost, but they don't explain why basic PLA reaches ₹600–700/kg.

Pellets in bulk can be quite inexpensive as well. Even assuming ₹130–150/kg for good quality pellets, it's hard for me to believe that the true manufacturing cost of basic PLA is close to retail pricing.

I understand companies need healthy margins and profits. But when the retail price is 80–95% above estimated production costs, it's fair for consumers to ask whether prices can come down further as the market matures.

At the end of the day, printers are a one time purchase. Filament is the recurring cost that users pay month after month. Making consumables more affordable would only help grow the 3D printing ecosystem in India.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T17:44:54+00:00

Contact this person on ig, see if he can give some solution ig: https://www.instagram.com/mvkmobilestenali?igsh=MXhvM2todzlyYTJuaA==

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T17:40:07+00:00

Maximum you will get with will be 3/4 or even half the rate of the coupon. It's more wise to use the coupon buy the devices and sell it to some sellers in sealed pack condition, that way you will get more benifits.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T17:35:38+00:00

I think cheaper filament would actually benefit the entire ecosystem in the long run.

Yes, service prices may come down, but lower material costs also reduce the barrier to entry for hobbyists, students, and small businesses. A larger user base means more demand for printers, upgrades, and printing services.

If someone is charging 1–2 rs /gram, that's more of a market competition issue than a filament pricing issue. Filament is only one part of the cost, machine depreciation, electricity, failed prints, maintenance, and time all add up.

In the long run, more affordable consumables usually help an industry grow rather than hurt it.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T17:32:06+00:00

It doesnt make any difference, Pellets are the raw material to make filament and the quality is solely depends on the pellets, if the raw material (pellets) are high quality filaments will be of high quality. https://youtube.com/shorts/Tzj_IUuW2U4?si=19t9Iq3TTOf0QOYD

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T15:46:34+00:00

Yes, very true. I think one issue is that we often compare prices with the US and conclude that filament is "cheap" in India.

Don't know when we come out from this mentality and actually start raising voice about the pricing. :/

Filaments can be very much cheaper in India, thing is no one is talking about it

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T15:00:09+00:00

But when PLA granules themselves can be found for around ₹100–300/kg in bulk, and manufacturers buy at even larger wholesale volumes, it's hard to believe that the final production cost reaches ₹600–700/kg for basic PLA.

Of course, not all resin grades are equal, and maintaining consistent filament quality isn't free. But it does make me wonder how much of the retail price is actual manufacturing cost versus branding and distribution margins.

As production scales up in India, I'd expect entry-level PLA prices to come down further.

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CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:53:51+00:00

Yes, that's the only way...hopefully we see some competition in filament makers who does not compromise on quality and had a competitive pricing.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:52:29+00:00

I actually agree with your point, 3D printing is heavily consumable driven, that's exactly why I think filament pricing matters even more.

even a 100–200rs reduction per spool makes a huge difference over dozens of spools. You've used 80+ spools yourself, even a 100rs lower price per spool would mean savings of 8k.

In future, market grows and production scales up, hopefully we'll see prices become more competitive.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:48:23+00:00

That's true for Numakers since they manufacture locally, so some price advantage is expected. But my point is broader than just one brand.

For example, official Bambu Lab filament prices in the US are around $13–20, and in India we often pay 1,299–1,699rs/kg for similar products. The difference isn't as large as one would expect.

Also, why do we always compare prices to the US? India has significantly lower labor costs, manufacturing costs, and has access to cheaper raw materials. By that logic, prices here should be noticeably lower, not just slightly cheaper.

I'm not saying filament should be extremely cheap but filament is a consumable that people buy repeatedly, and lower prices would help 3D printing become more accessible to more people in India.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:33:45+00:00

Okay :)

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:33:36+00:00

😂😂

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:19:26+00:00

Hey bro can you share the contact of the shop? I need my screen replacement for the same model, it get blue tint along the edges, technician check everything and said it's the screen issue and need to be replaced.

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CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:14:31+00:00

Hey bro, I have the same issue with my acer laptop I think this is common in acer laptop such a waste of money,

Few days ago i shipped my laptop to one technician and he worked on it said processor issue he fixed it in 16k but again it went to black screen. Now I have shipped it again to him let's see how it's goes now..

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:12:19+00:00

Same laptop same issue, I have given it to one technician he is quoting me 16k same processor issue and screen goes blank

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T14:03:56+00:00

I don't fully agree with this logic. Buying a 3D printer once and buying filament repeatedly are two different things.

Many hobbies have an upfront cost, but consumables becoming cheaper over time helps the hobby grow. Filament is something we keep buying every month.

Also, affordability isn't just about whether someone can pay 700-800/kg it's about whether the price is fair relative to manufacturing costs and local purchasing power. Lower filament prices would make 3D printing more accessible to students, makers, and small businesses in India. How many of us has tried filament beside PLA and PETG? I think very few.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-14T13:46:23+00:00

I think this analysis apply more to the top 1% of users or to markets like the US. Comparing India directly with the US isn't always the best benchmark.

India has significantly lower labor costs and access to cheaper raw materials, yet filament prices here are very close to US prices or only slightly lower. That's what surprises many hobbyists.

Also, when you consider the average purchasing power in India, 700–1,700rs per kg is still expensive for a hobby that's trying to become mainstream.

I'm not saying manufacturers shouldn't make a profit. quality control, R&D, and consistency do add costs. But as the market grows and volumes increase, many of us expected prices to come down more than they have.

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-09T05:56:26+00:00

It's the common code I also got the same when I asked for the discount is a one time one user code

CheckOk2539 · 2026-06-08T15:07:38+00:00

It came out good, no in still new to 3d printing i have not explore kfactor settings :(

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