[sudoroom] Looks like others are having the same idea regarding 3D printing :)

[Steve Berl]

Ace Monster Toys right here in Oakland is doing similar.

On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Felicia Betancourt <fmbetancourt at gmail.com
> wrote:

> From what I read in the blog post that Evan linked to (especially the
> comments that followed), I wouldn't necessarily expect us to rake in the
> cash by selling 3D printers.  What's the margin on those things, anyway?
>
> The business model of Metrix Create:Space in Seattle (
> http://metrixcreatespace.com) is worth considering.  They have a 3D
> printer, laser cutter and other tools available to members (at a discount)
> and to the general public.  They make money by renting time on the tools,
> collecting membership dues, and providing classes in Arduino, 3D printing,
> etc.  Something to think about, at any rate.
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 11:53 PM, Evan Martin <teleomorph at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Monetizing a hackerspace with a 3D printer store<http://hackaday.com/2012/09/21/monetizing-a-hackerspace-with-a-3d-printer-store/>
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