Shapeways pricing changes

[mdlbldrmatt135]

All,

Shapeways is changing the way they calculate the pricing for the 3D printed stuff they do.    In effect, the smaller sets I offer are going to go up in price because of their new "minimum charge" per file.   If the files have parts that are not attached they're going to add even more.   I need to go thru all my sets and see what I can "sprue" together to help the cost,  but on smaller stuff like the hook sets, the cost will go up.  Do I add more to them to the set try to offset the cost increase, do I try creating different combo packs (like the chain binders and adding more hooks for the chain ends?)

 

Existing models have the price locked till Jan. 1 2019, but anything I add will get the new pricing.

Looking for your opinions as you guys are the customers.

Thanks!!

Matt

Edited November 8, 2018 by mdlbldrmatt135

[Jordan White]

Where did you find this out at? Do you have the exact message that you could post here? I'm curious what is all entailed since I like to 3d print parts for myself.

[mdlbldrmatt135]

https://www.shapeways.com/blog/archives/38935-letter-from-the-ceo-changes-to-shapeways-pricing.html

Edited November 8, 2018 by mdlbldrmatt135

[RAT-T]

MATT, WOULD YOU HAVE A LINK TO YOUR STORE?

[mdlbldrmatt135]

Matt's Downrange Productions Shapeways Shop

[RAT-T]

THANKS MATT

[jeffdeoranut]

6 hours ago, mdlbldrmatt135 said:

All,

Shapeways is changing the way they calculate the pricing for the 3D printed stuff they do.    In effect, the smaller sets I offer are going to go up in price because of their new "minimum charge" per file.   If the files have parts that are not attached they're going to add even more.   I need to go thru all my sets and see what I can "sprue" together to help the cost,  but on smaller stuff like the hook sets, the cost will go up.  Do I add more to them to the set try to offset the cost increase, do I try creating different combo packs (like the chain binders and adding more hooks for the chain ends?)

 

Existing models have the price locked till Jan. 1 2019, but anything I add will get the new pricing.

Looking for your opinions as you guys are the customers.

Thanks!!

Matt

I know absolutely nothing about 3d printing so if this is a dumb question, please answer anyway:  is it possible to have sets of different items such as a set with  1 vice, I grinder, I drill, I welder, I generator, 1 trash can, etc.  I would buy some of the stuff but as an example I don't need 4 vices. thanks.

[mdlbldrmatt135]

Jeff,

I'm willing to create custom sets for people.    Just let me know what you want in it, (size of the vise would be needed since I offer several)  I'm currently working 50+ hour weeks, so it might take me a bit to get to it, but I will.

Matt