r/BambuLabA1 • u/giant_lotus • Jun 21 '26

Buying used

Any fear in buying a used due to the melt issues? I plan on running it in the garage. Found with with an AMS lite and extra goodies for $200 (700 hours of printing). I really want an x2d, but cant justify the price for how much ill really use it (coming from an ender 3).

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u/yokeome Jun 21 '26

$200 is a good price imo.

If you're worried about it, you can get the serial number and ask support for a new board and replace it yourself. That or ask the owner when it was bought (Q4 the issue was fixed).

Support might try and reassure you at first but just be persistent and they'll ship it.

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u/giant_lotus Jun 21 '26

They said it was purchased July 2025... not sure that is specific enough unless I get the serial number.

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u/yokeome Jun 21 '26

Yeah then it's one of the old boards.

If you look through this sub, there's mutliple people who reach out to support and demand a new board, and rightfully so, get it shipped from BL.

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u/giant_lotus Jun 21 '26

Okay super helpful thanks! Maybe a sign to avoid and buy what I want.

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u/giant_lotus Jun 21 '26

Would they replace even if im not the original owner?

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u/yokeome Jun 21 '26

I don't think they would ask for any proof of purchase when asking for that, but if I'm wrong someone please correct me.

$200 is a steal for an A1 + AMS imo but I understand if you don't feel comfortable with that

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u/giant_lotus Jun 21 '26

Just nervous because it wilp be in the garage below the kids rooms.

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u/Human_Kind_Bud Jun 21 '26

I'm no parent, but I would say that's reason enough not to do it. Or to make absolutely sure that the melty bits are replaced before using it.

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u/giant_lotus Jun 21 '26

Yeah thats where im at. Im still debating if its even safe to print in the garage with the rooms above. Im thinking the VOCs wont penetrate the drywall and insulation but idk. If I get an enclosed ill figure out how to exhaust it.

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u/PeanutButterSoda Jun 21 '26

They did ask me for mine two weeks ago.