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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

But then 3d printer owners don't feel like their investment has a purpose

[–] ricdeh 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not everything revolves around money. It is a hobby, in the first place.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

I have sunk hundreds into this hobby. But hey, I have a phone case I'm using that costs $0.04 so that's nice. Isn't made by slaves in China so that's a bonus.