Comments from four years ago... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5640988#5641367 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5640988#5641367 I own a 2D printer a

Comments from four years ago... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5640988#5641367 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5640988#5641367 I own a 2D printer and have found my use of it declined dramatically over the last five years. Given I just became a Google Shopping Express member and I am already addicted to Amazon Prime, I anticipate my desire to make my own 3D items at home to also decline over time. I do agree with @JDDunn9. There will be businesses that will provide 3D printing services using state of the art printers, high quality materials, and their expertise. Bay Photo is a 2D example of this kind of service. They will deliver the results quickly, cheaply, and reliably using distribution services like Prime and Express. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4594997#4595489 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4594997#4595489 I'll buy a 3D printer when I can print all the pieces to build a Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail Fire for under forty dollars worth of materials and it can be printed and assembled in under three hours. I picked this item because it was featured in the Wired magazine article right after their "3D printers are the next PC" article. ~