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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

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

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

Anycubic's PETG strikes a balance between the easy printing of PLA and the durability of ABS, making it a solid pick for functional parts that need to handle some heat or stress. It's $3 off the list price at $13 for a 1kg spool. Buy Now at Amazon

Designed for owners of the Genmitsu 3018 CNC router who want to expand their work area without buying a new machine, this Y-axis extension kit stretches your cutting bed from 180mm to 400mm in depth. At $51, that's about $6 off the $57 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

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

Anycubic's PLA Plus is a solid pick for hobbyists who want fewer print failures than standard PLA thanks to its added layer adhesion and impact resistance, and at $15.29, it's $2.70 off the $17.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Aimed at 3D printer builders or upgraders who want quieter stepper motor operation, the TMC2209 drivers on this board reduce motor noise significantly compared to older driver chips. It's a solid component swap if your current board is loud or you're sourcing parts for a new build. 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

Anyone getting into resin printing for miniatures or detailed models will appreciate the finer print resolution resin offers over standard filament printers, and this one runs $48 below list. Buy Now at Amazon

Anycubic's matte finish hides layer lines better than standard PLA, which matters if you're printing display pieces or figurines rather than functional parts, and the $9 discount brings it to $16.99 from $25.99. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone into 3D printing decorations or gift items will appreciate how this filament shifts between three colors in a single print without needing a filament swap, and at $19 it's $9 off the $28 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone getting into DIY engraving on wood, leather, or acrylic gets a solid entry point here, and at $124.38 it's $73 off the $198 list price. 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

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