$10 for a single model… or $20 a month for four models? For some flexi toy with 20 separate variations that only have tiny changes?
I recognize this is a pretty minor issue in the grand scheme of things. There are plenty of alternatives - both free and paid. It’s just a frustrating trend I’ve been noticing. I’m all for supporting artists and recognizing the time and effort it takes to create the model. I have a handful of Pateron subscriptions/donations.
I don’t sell anything. I print for myself and for gifts. Not everyone wants to sell prints at flea markets, but it feels like that’s the assumption now.
Side rant: It’s annoying how the first thing EVERYONE says when seeing your prints is that “you could sell these!!” I know they mean well, like it’s a compliment, but it’s annoying when it’s insisted on as if they were the first people make such a profound thought.


ITT a bunch of ungrateful shits who want to get something for nothing.
I mean, if people wanted to, they could pretty easily. .3mf and .stl files are easy to redistribute, and there are lots of 3D print model piracy groups around.
This is about the pricing of models for hobbyist use, not at all about models being for sale at all.
Encase you missed it the first time. This post is not whining about wanting free stuff.