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dylan604yesterday at 8:41 PM3 repliesview on HN

If it was a business, why would it not help with that pesky mortgage?


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Gigachadyesterday at 9:47 PM

No one would pay to have a 3D printer fixed. Or at least not pay enough for it to be a viable business. A brand new printer can be purchased for the equivalent of a couple hours labor, and that’s before replacement parts.

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Joel_Mckayyesterday at 8:56 PM

Customers may buy a retail functional replacement now for <$400.

It is called the Shoemakers paradox, where the shoemakers kids go barefoot.

Also, the same reason why CNC Milling factories don't tend to produce paperclips. =3

Rule #23: Don't compete to be at the bottom, as you just might actually win.

Our_Benefactorsyesterday at 8:51 PM

Not enough business, not highly paid enough. No true market for such a service.

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