Anet A8: Where to buy?

Adrian_Hirt · 2016-12-13T14:48:43.000Z

So I’ve come across the Anet A8 online, and got two questions: First, is it any good? I don’t need extremely precise printers, just something for beginners.

And second: Where can I order it? I tried it at gearbest (http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp\_337314.html?wid=21) but they refunded the order to my paypal account and marked it as “refunded” without any comments. (So I got my money back, but don’t know why)

I actually found it on 3dprintersbay (https://www.3dprintersbay.com/anet3d-reprap-prusa-i3-kit) but I haven’t found anything about that shop, anyone got any experience with that shop?

Or does anyone have another shop where I can order it?

Thanks, and have a nice day!

kolbers3D · 2016-12-13T15:12:27.000Z

I got mine from ebay germany. I think this is a good start for the beginning. Its upgradeable has better mechanics then the geeetech prusa i3. But the board is quite proprietary. I am really satisfied with this printer.

ClapandBamf · 2016-12-13T15:17:02.000Z

To us it’s a great printer. It was our first and we are about to get another so we can print more stuff. The first one we got was from gearbeast. This second we are getting from Aliexpress. It’s It’ll be under $200 including shipping for some. It’s a great beginning printer.

Christopher_4 · 2016-12-13T15:27:11.000Z

i love mine. you can get it on ebay or Aliexpress

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/331420680085?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul\_noapp=true

Sean_Houlihane · 2016-12-13T16:32:29.000Z

For the money, its quite amazing. I think the £125 price a few weeks ago meant they sold out on Gearbest and other places in China. Careful of the wiring to avoid anyhhing overheating.

Roberts_Kristin · 2016-12-13T19:50:32.000Z

I not recommend 3D printer with acrylic frame.

3dtiskservice · 2016-12-13T21:09:10.000Z

Where are you?

Adrian_Hirt · 2016-12-13T22:06:16.000Z

I’m living in Switzerland. I originally wanted to have it ship to germany and then I’ll pick it up there because the shipping costs are way lower that way.

3dtiskservice · 2016-12-13T22:23:00.000Z

Next week , I will get 30 printers A8 in Czech republic.

Alejandro_Leiva · 2016-12-13T23:06:38.000Z

Me and other friends got it from gearbest without problems. The gearbest’s support team didn’t reply to your inquiere? I would try to contact with them. We received it in Spain / Europe correctly.

Jeff_78 · 2016-12-14T06:49:10.000Z

I think the printer is great and is an excellent beginner printer, provided you don’t mind taking the extra hours tinkering with it to get it to print how you want. I love this sort of thing so it works well for me. If you are wanting a printer that works perfectly right out of the box, I’d recommend shelling out the extra money for a more polished printer. Again, I really like this printer and recommend it, provided you know what you’re getting.

3dtiskservice · 2016-12-14T08:15:14.000Z

I have the one with acrylic frame for one yaer no , and it is very good.

Roberts_Kristin · 2016-12-14T08:24:41.000Z

Yes, I have too 7 month but I try other and absolutely sure Acrylic frame is shit.
Try little more expensive and understand different

http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/MfAubQv

3dtiskservice · 2016-12-14T09:09:44.000Z

And could you explain why Acrylic frame is shit ? because I have no problem with it .

Roberts_Kristin · 2016-12-14T22:26:03.000Z

OK
Our opinions differ on the concept of good.

All is learned in comparison.

3dtiskservice · 2016-12-21T19:28:12.000Z

But ABS works well… The design is the same like the original Průsa i3… The best printer of the year …

PaulMckay · 2017-01-04T14:46:48.000Z

It is the price factor that determines this Kit by most of the user. Should be considering Tevo Tarantula got this price dropped now to 199 USD with shipped and has an active facebook community and worthy upgrades.

Karel_Slobodn · 2017-02-06T16:04:21.000Z

And double the price Good luck

Linhartlab · 2017-02-06T20:25:38.000Z

Hello friend

I have buy it on this shop fast shipping and good service.

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Chinavasion · 2017-02-10T02:31:57.000Z

You can buy the ANET A6, A2, A3, A8 3D printers from Chinavasion. (https://www.chinavasion.com/china/wholesale/Electronic_Gadgets/Cool_Gadgets/Anet-A8-3D-Printer-Prusa-i3-DIY-Kit)