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I see a Creality Ender 3 V3 (not SE or KE) for $130 refurbished, and also a Creality CR-10 SE for $103 refurbished on ebay. Are either or these a good choice to get into the hobby, or am I making a mistake? Should I rather buy a Bambu? My budget is around $100-$200 max. Please advise.

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[–] cmlael67@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I've had an Ender 3 v1 and v2, and enjoyed them. They were perfectly fine for what I did, but I spent a good percentage of time with them printing parts to make them better. Recently bought a Hi with the CFS, and have had almost no problems. The only problems I've had would be non-existent if I'd clean the bed more often. I personally think the Hi would be a good starter printer.

[–] Lautrejojo@mastodon.xyz 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

@cmlael67

Totally OK. 0 problem after 400 hours printing with the Hi.
But the budget is 200$, that's why I was spotting the A1 mini.

[–] nieceandtows@programming.dev 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I’m seeing FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Adventurer 5M new for $200 after coupons. Would you recommend the A1 mini or the 5M?

[–] Lautrejojo@mastodon.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

@nieceandtows

I don't know the 5M.
But if you can translate french, the feedback are good. One of them is transforming it into a 5m pro :

https://www.lesimprimantes3d.fr/forum/topic/60026-review-flashforge-5m/

It's a reliable source, full of passionnates #makers.