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[Rant] It's frustrating when models are ONLY priced with vendors in mind (piefed.social)

submitted 1 day ago by WhatTheDuck@piefed.social to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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$10 for a single model... or $20 a month for four models? For some flexi toy with 20 separate variations that only have tiny changes?

I recognize this is a pretty minor issue in the grand scheme of things. There are plenty of alternatives - both free and paid. It's just a frustrating trend I've been noticing. I'm all for supporting artists and recognizing the time and effort it takes to create the model. I have a handful of Pateron subscriptions/donations.

I don't sell anything. I print for myself and for gifts. Not everyone wants to sell prints at flea markets, but it feels like that's the assumption now.

Side rant: It's annoying how the first thing EVERYONE says when seeing your prints is that "you could sell these!!" I know they mean well, like it's a compliment, but it's annoying when it's insisted on as if they were the first people make such a profound thought.

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[–] TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Reach out to the designer and ask if you can print one for personal use for cheaper. Many will work with you.

[–] WhatTheDuck@piefed.social 2 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Really? This would feel like an entitled overstep to me. No shade if that's what you do, it would just feel wrong to me.

[–] KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 hours ago

It really comes down to what the product is intended for. If these were only something that could be used for creating a product to sell, I would agree with you. But in this case it is easily something someone could want for personal use.

[–] TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 1 points 4 hours ago

I mean, as you pointed out, people price with vendors in mind. If you're polite and respectful, I don't see an issue with asking for a pricing model that makes more sense for your use. They can say no or ignore you, of course, but it doesn't hurt to ask.