I know this sounds like an Ad - and, in a way, it kind of is. But I think people should know about it and - the more, the merrier.
Maker Geeks has put together a monthly subscription box with two full spools of filament, and other things (like a tool, stickers, etc.). I’m in for trying it for a month - I’ll do a review once I get it - they send on the 15th.
There’s still time to get in, if you are interested: http://www.makergeeks.com/makergeekbox.html
Maybe they should focus on answering emails and addressing customer issues first.
Interesting. Whenever I sent an email, I got an answer the same day. Even when I sent the email in the evening. I found they were very responsive and very helpful.
I am interested in hearing what problem(s) you have with them. So… what happened? What should I be wary of?
Bad filament. A whole order (6 rolls ABS different colors) was in non-vacuum sealed bags. They were closed but that was it. The filament bubbled, spat and steamed when extruded. Hopefully an isolated incident but I have been hesitant to order anything else.
I can understand the hesitation. I would feel the same.
My PLA (4 spools) came in sealed bags with desiccant. I had to cut the bags open, but I appreciate that the bags were re-sealable as well (very important with our set up). I have had no problems with using the filament (at least, no problems that weren’t of my own making - no problems with the filament itself).
Woohoo. The MakerGeek Box just showed up. All three (yes three!) spools in vacuum sealed bags with desiccant.
Included this month were: 1kg of PLA - Urban Fossil (that’s the color name).
1kg of ABS - Army Green
0.25kg of Maker Flex - FlySky Blue
1 ABS smoothing pen (acetone not included).
1 MakerGeeks sticker
1 coupon code for 10% off all month.
Can’t wait for my printer to show up and let me play with this stuff. Soon (I hope - no, no - I’m sure - SOON).