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Stocking up on translucent shades in one bundle saves you from buying five separate spools, which suits anyone running a 3D printer who likes switching colors between projects. At $52 you're paying about $23 (31%) less than the $74.95 list price. Buy Now at ELEGOO

This 5-pack of PETG filament set is $119 off right now at AliExpress. It's a 5kg mixed color assortment, limited to 1 per shopper at this price. The listing says it ships from the United States for free, too, with free returns within 90 days. The deal ends on November 18.

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This Creality PLA filament spool, in Blue or Yellow, is $5 off the regular $16.99 price. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders, and it's free to join. Buy Now at Best Buy

With promo code "AFFUS5", this Nexaforge filament bundle drops to $36.10, down from $107.51. The five-spool set pairs PLA, which prints easily for beginners, with PETG, which holds up better to heat and impact for functional parts. Each spool holds 1 kg of filament for 5 kg total across the bundle. Buy Now at AliExpress

Promo code "SAVING03D" brings this 5kg spool of ANYCUBIC PLA filament down to $32.81. Anycubic states a diameter tolerance of ±0.02mm on its PLA, and caliper measurements across multiple windings have come in at just 0.01mm of deviation, tighter than that claimed spec. The spool is sized for Anycubic's Kobra S1C and K3C printers and ships free from a U.S. warehouse. Buy Now at AliExpress

With promo code "DBDEAL8", this Kingroon PLA filament bundle costs $43 at AliExpress, which is $107 less than Amazon charges. That works out to about $4 per 1kg roll. Shipping is free from a U.S. warehouse. The coupon expires November 18. 

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Coupon code "SAVING05D" drops the price to $47.39. It comes in 5kg made up of 1kg rolls, with a 1.75mm diameter suited to most 3D printers and a shelf life of up to a year when stored properly. Buy Now at AliExpress

This Creality PLA filament 2-pack is $6 off the regular price of $30. It includes two 1kg spools in black and white, and the material is made from plant-derived starch rather than petroleum-based plastic. Shipping is free for Prime members.  Buy Now at Amazon

Worth a look for anyone printing functional parts rather than display pieces, since MPLA adds impact resistance that standard PLA lacks while still printing at the same easy settings. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $26.99 since this was originally published.

ASA-GF filament holds up better against UV exposure and heat than standard ASA or PLA, making it a solid pick for outdoor parts or anything that sits in a hot car. It's currently $1.50 off the list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $21.99 since this was originally published.

Anyone running a 3D printer regularly will go through filament fast, and this multicolor PLA spool gives you clean, consistent prints without committing to a single color. At $21.98, it's essentially at list price, so don't expect a deal here, just a fair price for a 1kg spool. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $23.99 since this was originally published.

Anyone running a 3D printer regularly will appreciate PLA+ over standard PLA for its added durability and less brittleness, and this spool is currently $1.90 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $12.99 since this was originally published.

Stocking up on filament refills makes sense if you've got a 3D pen getting regular use at home or in a classroom, since running out mid-project is the main annoyance with these. At $11.89, that's $2.10 off the $13.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Silk PLA gives prints a shiny, metallic-like finish without changing your print settings much, so it's a nice option for display pieces or figurines rather than functional parts. The 1kg spool runs $14.44, about $3.55 off the $17.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $49.99 since this was originally published.

Carbon fiber reinforced ASA gives you added stiffness and better UV resistance than standard ABS, making it a solid choice for outdoor parts or functional prints that need to hold up over time. At $49.98, the current price sits essentially at the $49.99 list price, so there's no real discount here. Buy Now at Amazon

Flexible TPU filament like this suits anyone printing phone cases, gaskets, or parts that need to bend without snapping, which standard PLA can't handle. It's currently $18.69, about $3 off the $22 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Good pick for anyone running a bone-colored or neutral-toned print and wanting a reliable, consistent spool without surprises mid-job, and it's $4.43 off the usual price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

This filament is suited to makers who want a metallic copper sheen on prints without switching to actual metal-fill filament, and it's priced at $15.32, about $3.67 off the $18.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Silk PLA gives prints a glossy, almost metallic sheen that standard PLA can't match, making it a good pick if you're printing decorative pieces or gifts rather than functional parts. At $11.23, that's $5.75 (34%) off the $16.98 list price. Buy Now at Amazon