2 days to decide to keep or return for a dual extruder...

[rkf_bomb]

I went to amazon and like you say the reviews are not great for customer support. I would have no problem if something mechanical went wrong but it seems a few people are having electronic issues. That's scary to me.

While I was browsing amazon I just looked at all printers with 4 or more stars and how many reviews it had. One of the top rated machines was the creality cr 10 v2 or v3. Creality seems to take a bashing on these printing sites. Why is that? I too am looking for my first printer so will be following.

[minneapolis-matt]

Also, in addition to these Amazon reviewer concerns, I could really use help understanding the difference to a first time user (besides almost $100) in buying from amazon

https://www.amazon.com/TENLOG-TL-D3-...9878047&sr=8-1

for $639

vs buying


https://www.amazon.com/New-Extruder-...9878047&sr=8-2

for $545 also on Amazon

Both seem to have the same essential feature and model names. but clearly they are not identical.

[minneapolis-matt]

I got word from Amazon that my Tenlog TL-D3 Pro was delivered while I was at work.

Given its "used" and "acceptable" as rated by Amazon Warehouse condition, and especially given my noob 3d printer status, what especially should I be on the lookout for as I attempt to see if it is a keeper?

Assuming I can find my way through setting it up are there certain torture tests I should download and run?

If it doesn't work, and I send it back, does it matter which of the various "Tenlog TL-D3 Pro" versions I order? is it ok to just go with the cheapest? If my wife make crossing the $500 budget barrier unwise, what is the very best sub $500 option? maybe just be patient and hope for a slightly less trashed TL-D3 pro to eventually appear from Amazon Warehouse if I keep my eyes open long enough?

Thanks again for any (further) help!