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Stocking up with 4kg makes sense if you print regularly and don't want to reorder every few weeks, and at $43 that's $17 off the $60 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

This 4kg bundle works well for anyone running through filament fast on multiple print projects, since it covers more volume than buying single 1kg spools separately, and it's currently $21 (35%) off the $60 list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone upgrading an older 3D printer to 32-bit control will get smoother stepper performance and faster processing from this board, and the touchscreen makes tuning and monitoring prints easier than a standard LCD panel. Buy Now at Newegg

Update: The price has changed to $4,999.00 since this was originally published.

For makers who need one machine that handles both metal marking (MOPA fiber laser) and cutting or engraving wood, leather, and other organic materials (diode laser), this dual-laser setup saves you from buying two separate machines. At $4,999, the price is essentially unchanged from list, so don't expect much of a discount here. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $47.99 since this was originally published.

Bulk filament like this suits anyone running a 3D printer regularly, since 4kg means fewer reorders and less downtime waiting on shipments. At $45, that's $25 (about 36%) off the $70 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $44.99 since this was originally published.

Suits anyone running a 3D printer regularly and burning through spools faster than expected, since a 4-pack cuts down on reorder trips. Amazon has it at $45, about $15 (25%) off the $60 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $44.99 since this was originally published.

Handy for anyone running through filament regularly, since four 1kg spools cover a lot of print jobs without reordering every few weeks, and this bundle runs $15 (25%) below the $60 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Matte finishes hide layer lines better than glossy PLA, so this is worth grabbing if you're printing display pieces or figures where texture matters, and at $18 it's $5 off the usual price. Buy Now at Amazon

PETG offers more durability and heat resistance than standard PLA, so it's worth grabbing if you're printing functional parts rather than display pieces, and Amazon has this 1kg spool for $4 off the usual price. Buy Now at Amazon

Solid choice for anyone running a 3D printer regularly, since PLA Plus offers better layer adhesion and impact resistance than standard PLA without changing your print settings; it's currently $2.25 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $15.99 since this was originally published.

Anycubic's PLA Plus is worth having on hand if you print functional parts rather than just display pieces, since it holds up to more stress than standard PLA without changing your print settings. Amazon has it for $14.98, about $4 off the $18.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

A drop-in upgrade for Ender 3 owners who want to reduce stepper motor noise during prints, since the stock board runs noticeably louder drivers than this one. Buy Now at Newegg

For makers who need large-format, high-speed printing for bigger projects or batch jobs, the K2 Plus Combo's bundled accessories add value even though the $1,099 price is essentially unchanged from list. Buy Now at Amazon

Stocking up on filament in a 2kg pack cuts down on how often you're reordering, which makes sense for anyone running a printer regularly rather than just dabbling. It's $23, which is $10 (about 30%) off the $33 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Resin printing gets you sharper detail than filament-based printers, which matters for miniatures, jewelry patterns, or other small, intricate models, and this one runs $48 below its list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $18.99 since this was originally published.

Silk PLA gives prints a shiny, almost metallic finish that regular matte PLA can't match, making it a solid pick for decorative pieces or gifts, and Amazon has this gold spool for $18.03, about $7 off the $25 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $17.99 since this was originally published.

Silk PLA gives finished prints a glossy, almost metallic sheen compared to standard matte PLA, which makes it a good pick if you're printing decorative pieces or gifts rather than functional parts. It's $3.15 off the list price at $17.84. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $17.99 since this was originally published.

Green PLA works well for hobbyists running Ender-style or Prusa printers who go through filament regularly and want a reliable, low-warp material for everyday prints, and at $17 you're paying $5 less than the $22 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone printing decorative pieces or figurines will appreciate the silky sheen this filament adds compared to standard PLA, and at $16 you're only saving a dollar off list price here. Buy Now at Amazon

Flexible TPU filament like this suits anyone printing phone cases, gaskets, or parts that need to bend without snapping, and Amazon has the spool at $4 off the usual $23 price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone getting into DIY engraving on wood, leather, or acrylic will find the 20W output enough to handle cutting jobs too, not just surface etching, and it's currently $85 off the list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon