Farmers Market Success + Selling My A1 Mini for Third Snapmaker | 3D Print Farm Weekly Vlog #55

Week 55 was all about preparation and optimization! I cycled out old models, tested new fidgets, packed for the farmers market, and got one step closer to buying my third Snapmaker. Plus a solid market day with $681 in sales! QUESTION FOR YOU: How was your week? Any good markets or sales to share? 🛒 SHOP OUR 3D PRINTED CREATIONS: Website: https://www.initiativedesign.shop/ Etsy: https://initiativedesignshop.etsy.com 📱 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@initiativedesign_shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/initiativedesignshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Initiative-Design/61574415612403/ 🔗 AFFILIATE LINKS - Filaments & Gear: **SILK Filaments:** Rock Rainbow: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ Rainbow: https://amzn.to/3VYY3Xd Shimmer: https://amzn.to/470qj1Y Earth Tone: https://amzn.to/47kxIrO Galaxy: https://amzn.to/499DGhw Burnt Titanium: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ Blue/Green: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ Gradient Green: https://amzn.to/3J5kAyt Pink/Gold: https://amzn.to/47lqogD Red/Blue: https://amzn.to/490oDGV Blue/Silver: https://amzn.to/3KJF6Fr **MATTE Filaments:** Pastel Pink: https://amzn.to/47l5m1I Yellow: https://amzn.to/4nMDh9p Purple Sunset: https://amzn.to/3KK7MhC Afterglow: https://amzn.to/4h3R2hi Rosy Cloud: https://amzn.to/3KMOZ5c Peachy Sunrise: https://amzn.to/42yyLTp Maple Forest: https://amzn.to/3IEYYsQ Rose Quartz: https://amzn.to/42CJ0pT Malachite: https://amzn.to/4q5blPp **Equipment & Supplies:** Bambu A1 Mini: https://amzn.to/492YsiG Bambu P1S: https://amzn.to/4qxuZmE Wood PLA: https://amzn.to/4nQ9Pzp PETG Grey: https://amzn.to/3KO7rKM BIQU Cryogrip Plate: https://amzn.to/470h4xh BIQU Cryogrip for Snapmaker: https://amzn.to/4rv9bsm Shrink Wrap Bags: https://amzn.to/47OzPW1 Snapmaker U1: https://snapmaker.sjv.io/Dy90Dd Uleey Model Nippers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGQ2PN6?maas=maas_adg_524D299B8474D755E113A30AE0D89E6C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Tuesday: Intro and Plans for Week 03:39 – Wednesday: Bulk Filament Order 06:59 – Thursday: New Models 09:22 – Friday: Packing Up for Market 13:23 – Saturday: Market Setup and End of Week Recap 📌 THIS WEEK: - Table setup for the week complete - 📦 TIKTOK ORDERS: Shipped orders from Monday's live show - ✅ FINAL TOUCHES: Completed Mechanical Pokémon models - 📦 ORDERS PRINTING: Salamander and mushroom dragon - Easter egg dragon for customer order - 🆕 NEW CINDERWING MINIS: Chickens and cows added to lineup - 📦 BULK ORDER: Unpacked large Bambu filament delivery - Currently printing: Cowboy frog, T-Rex, batch of minis - 🆕 TESTING: New magnet models - 🔄 INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION: Went through old minis to identify non-sellers for cycling out - 📦 ORDERS: Solar dragon and baby cow - 🆕 NEW MODELS: CinderWing birthday dragon and cyborg snake shown - ❌ SLOW NIGHT: Zero sales on TikTok last night - it happens! - Market prep: Everything packed and organized - 📦 HOW I PACK: Detailed walkthrough of my bin organization system and what I bring to markets - 🆕 TESTING FIDGETS: Gear cube and other new fidget items for product testing - 🎪 FARMERS MARKET SETUP shown - 💰 MARKET RESULTS: 4.5 hours - $681 in sales! Solid day! - 🖨️ POTENTIAL SALE: Someone interested in buying my Bambu A1 Mini! - One step closer to purchasing third Snapmaker U1 - 🆕 TESTING: New Ziro filament colors shown - Multiple orders to print up after market 💰 MARKET BREAKDOWN: - Duration: 4.5 hours - Sales: $681 - Performance: Not bad at all! - Good traffic and customer engagement 🖨️ PRINTER FLEET UPDATE: - Potential A1 Mini sale in progress - Would fund third Snapmaker U1 - Continuing to optimize printer mix for production needs - Moving toward more Snapmaker-heavy setup 📦 MARKET PACKING SYSTEM: Detailed look at how I organize products in bins for easy transport and setup: - Bin organization strategy - What items go where - Easy access during sales - Transport efficiency - Setup speed at market 🆕 NEW PRODUCT TESTING: - CinderWing Birthday Dragon - perfect for custom orders - CinderWing Cyborg Snake - unique design - CinderWing Chickens & Cows - expanding mini collection - Gear Cube fidget - testing customer interest - Additional fidget items - diversifying product line - New Ziro filament colors - expanding color options 🔄 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: Going through old mini collection to identify models that aren't selling. Important to cycle out slow movers to make room for better-selling items and new designs. 📦 BULK FILAMENT STRATEGY: Showed my Bambu filament bulk order and how buying in bulk helps manage costs for high-volume production. Regularly evaluating your product lineup and cutting slow sellers is essential for a healthy print farm. It's not always easy to let go of models, but making room for better performers is smart business! #3DPrinting #PrintFarm #FarmersMarket #InventoryManagement #SmallBusiness