PSA: Big Black Friday 3D printing deals are already live

Black Friday this year falls on November 28th and will run through until Cyber Monday on December 1st. We know there's still time yet before the biggest and most anticipated sale event of the year, but we've seen early Black Friday 3D printer deals cropping up as soon as November 1st in previous years.

This is actually a good thing, and helps spread out the deal fatigue that plenty of tech enthusiasts face during Black Friday. Personally, I'm so glad that sales are starting early this year, and with retailers now offering price guarantees, there's less pressure on waiting until the big day for the ultimate discount or experiencing any FOMO from shopping early.

I'm going to be tracking the best Black Friday 3D printer deals on this page as they come and go across both the US and UK, whilst linking you directly to any savings I find, so you know it's the real deal.

It can be tricky to know if a 3D printer deal is genuinely good during Black Friday, but there are some ways to ensure you bag a real bargain. The number 1 rule when shopping for a 3D printer is to try the manufacturer first, and check any Amazon deals that you might find against the manufacturer's own website. In most cases, you'll get the same price or less, and with extra perks including extended warranties, better customer support, and free shipping thrown in too.

Although retailers like Amazon and Best Buy do sometimes have cheaper prices, and these will usually be flash, limited-time deals. I know this can make comparing all the retailers quite a task, but that's exactly why we're here on CB to support you with buying advice, trusted recommendations and price history where possible so you can make an informed choice. See our explainer on how much a 3D printer costs to get a rough idea of how much you can expect to spend or whether a resin or FDM printer is the right choice for your projects.

I've been covering 3D printer deals for close to 4 years now, and I know exactly what you should be looking for (and what you should definitely avoid). My advice is to consider what kind of 3D printer you really want/need (and what you want to make). That way, you can track and keep tabs on the prices of specific 3D printer models that interest you, while sticking true to your budget.

There are now more options than ever when choosing a 3D printer, as the popularity and appeal of these machines have expanded beyond professional uses.

For beginners, I highly recommend bedslinger models like the Anycubic Kobra 2 & 3 series, Bambu Lab A1, or Creality Ender 3 range. Partly because they're so affordable (between £100-£200) and they will help you to grasp the fundamentals of 3D printing such as parts, materials and maintenance.

If you're comfortable being thrown in the deep end and have a more flexible budget, you can opt for a slightly bigger Core XY machine like the Elegoo Centauri Carbon or Bambu Lab X1 Carbon for more premium results. If you're totally new to 3D printing and want to start small, it might even be a good idea to try one of the best 3D pens first, to get used to handheld crafting and using different filaments, before investing large amounts of money, time (and desk space), into a larger and more powerful 3D printing unit.