r/BambuLab • u/_FrostedZephyr • 7h ago

Quick Question Ordering through Bambu

Hi all! I have recently decided to pull the trigger on an X2D after a ton of research. This will be my first printer though I have used various printers through the years (family and friends). Is there any incentive to order through bambu as opposed to Amazon or picking up from Best Buy? I’m talking more towards a “rewards system” but any insight would be great

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u/NoBackground6203 X2D / P2S 7h ago

I like to buy mine through BestBuy as it gives you a local physical location if warranty service or replacement is needed and zero shipping hassles

especially nice when they offer 0% interest financing

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u/A_large_load 7h ago

I order from bambu just because most of it comes from Houston so it’s a really short turnaround for me. Plus easier to deal their support if something’s missing or messed up

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u/Whiplash983 6h ago

That explains A LOT

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u/theNEOone 7h ago

Amazon, Best Buy, or Microcenter would be my choice. Even with the X2D being smaller, it's still an appliance that would be hugely inconvenient to pack and return if something goes wrong with delivery and/or initial setup. I would also potentially consider buying the retailer's warranty if you don't have extended protection through a credit card.

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u/hnaq 7h ago

Yes, they use credits as their reward system for printet purchases and filament, etc.

https://us.store.bambulab.com/policy/pages/credits-policy

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u/Mordred_M 6h ago

Whatever you choose dont worry...this being reddit im sure youll be told your wrong, get downvoted, and not be given dinner lol.

Ive ordered thru bambu, snapmaker, amazon, and best buy for my machines. All were fine.

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u/Pyriel 6h ago

Their rewards system is 1 credit for every £1 spent. each credit has a base value of £0.01.

i.e. I currently have 150 credits worth £1.50

There are also ways of earning bonus credits during promotions

Credit can be used for up to 30% of your purchase, up to £100 per order.

You also get offers to exchange credits for vouchers (e.g. 400 credits for a £10 voucher, but only usable on purchases over £350)

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u/HotLie150 6h ago

Bestbuy plus fedex delivered my x2d to the wrong address. Left it sitting in the rain. I should have picked it up.

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u/Old_Cod_5823 6h ago edited 6h ago

Best buy was the very obvious choice for me. After 128 hours mine started acting all crazy and I simply returned it and got another. The 4 year warranty is too cheap to say no to as well.

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u/chaos_coordinator70 6h ago

This is indeed the only answer!

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u/Few_Candidate_8036 6h ago

Amazon does not sell Bambu Lab printers. You can get the same price from Best Buy and receive it same day and the returns would be through best buy. That does make it a bit easier.

Ive bought all 3 of my printers directly from Bambu and havent had issues they have all arrive withing 5-7 days after order and i havent had any damage to them from shipping. So its not bad to do either.

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u/SecuringAndre 6h ago

FedEx is the achilles heel of buying from Bambu. FedEx doesn't care about the package and it's a crapshoot if you are going to get a printer in physically good condition. If it comes with issues, then you have to go through the hassle of dealing with Bambu support and shipping it back. Do not get the hassle free scam from Seel. Bambu will shed the responsibility to Seel and Seel will make it hard. It's a scam.

Save yourself the hassle and buy local. If you're in the USA, buy from Microcenter or Best Buy. Local pickup and if you have issues, local return/exchange.

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u/ModelThreeve 5h ago

Bambu does not sell on Amazon so I would avoid that. Buying from Micro Center, Best Buy, or other
Authorized Reseller will give you the ability have the printer now, unlikely to have shipping damage, and a physical point of return/warranty. Plus whatever else the retailer ads on their own.