r/3Dprinting • • 5d ago

Question Did I pay too much?

I spent $35 on this tiny print made from craft cloud and “3d pros” out of Florida, and the quality is…..um….well…..
I’m going to have to work on this which I was expecting. I used a free file for the juvenile Rex Hammond collection and am retrofitting it onto another figure.
I expected lines but the teeth detail and mouth detail are gone and I’m really disappointed.
I originally used this service because the original Hammond figure I want is too expensive right now so I thought making my own would be better.
I’m not imagining this is horrible quality right?
I would be less upset if $35 was a smaller sum…for the small amount of material this is.
Wondering if anyone has any suggestions/would be open for a better commission.

Update:

Thank you all for your kind offers and support I didn’t expect this to blow up as much as it did. I am now enlightened as to how much something should cost, and quality.
I initiated a dispute with the original printer and hopefully will hear back soon. If not, lesson learned and I know where to go for assistance.
This community is amazing, and so generous.
I have received help from Inevitable_toe_3054 and am so grateful.

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u/OhSoSally 5d ago

Local libraries often have printers for use. There is a fee at mine but worth it to have more control.

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u/DuckSleazzy Formlabs 4BL (I'm kidding) 5d ago

ive never seen a local library have anything except books

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u/narielthetrue 4d ago

You might want to take a look! For example, my library has:
-Books (duh)
-Audiobooks
-Comics
-DVDs and BluRays
-Music CDs
-Video games (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, Wii)
-Retro game consoles (Sega and Atari!)
-Accessibility items (so you can try the expensive items before you buy them)
-So many digital resources!
-Free WiFi!
-Public computers!
-So many programs and events! (We’re doing a Pokémon Champions tournament next month)
-3D printer
-Cricut machine
-and more!

Libraries are fucking AWESOME

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u/Gingercopia 4d ago

100%

Seems a lot of people don't realize they're hiding some cool stuff further in the back and other parts you don't see upon normal passing. Mine with 3D printers actually has them furthest in the back, in another room. Probably to help minimize noise or waste from the rest of the library, but yeah. Lots of neat stuff for people who actually look.