My M2 has been running nearly continuously since it arrived 2 weeks ago. Already I have learned a great deal about getting good pla prints. I am very impressed with the quality of the M2 and the results it produces.

Yes Amazons fees range from 6-15%. 12% is for items like the M2. Plus there can be an additional 2-3% fee from credit card company or PayPal. It adds up and takes away from a small company's profit. Since one reason I support makergear is because they're a small US business, I wanted that extra $200...

If you order direct from Makergear they get the 12% amazon takes. So I ordered my direct

Thanks for the welcome Dale & Jim, I grew up in Shaker Hts, probably about 10 minutes from you Dale; and lived in both Boston and Chicago ( which was the worst of all ) so I understand how you guys feel. Living out here has pros and cons - but the weather is a huge pro no doubt. I just ordered up Si...

Aloha Everyone, Just received my M2 on the 26th and am one happy camper. I've been printing too much to get on this forum until now. :D I purchased this printer mainly to do one thing: prototype parts for a watch case for the world's first Atomic wristwatch. I was sending my parts out to be made and...