Starting a Business in the 3D printing Industry.

[Charles]

@Eddie Exactly What I'm thinking, it's just a matter of time before it happens! Price depending of course but I'm sure people would much rather make an informed purchase with the help of a clued salesman than on the web. I also can't see why manufactures would turn down a distributor.

@old man emu My university offer start-up advice for 2 years plus minimal funding. I'm just convinced I could do much better with someone I can bounce ideas with. Wait, did you say ASDA?! Since when do they have any involvement in 3D printing?
Please explain why next to their store, I can only think that they would give me unwanted competition?

"The 3D printer market will grow from $288 million in 2012 to more than $5.7 billion by 2017" - Gartner

Surely this has to be the safest industry to be starting up a business in?!