Quote Originally Posted by TreeTolber View Post
Thanks for all the input everyone!

So the Prusa MK3 is way out of my price range but the original i3 is in my budget.

Is that probably the best for a first printer?
The i3 would make a great first printer. Watch some Youtube videos so you can learn the nuances of getting the bed level and you will be good to go.

Enjoy. 3D printing is a blast!