First Market Sales Numbers + Printer Issues & Snapmaker Fail | 3D Printing Business Vlog #48

Week 48 was my first vendor market of the year! I'll show you my Valentine's Day booth setup, share the sales numbers, and discuss my bundle pricing strategy. Plus, I'm dealing with some serious Bambu A1 first layer issues - looking for your help troubleshooting! QUESTIONS FOR YOU: 1. Have you run into the A1 first layer clicking issue I'm experiencing? What fixed it for you? 2. How was your first market of the year? Share your results! 3. Would you be interested in a post-market live stream each week to discuss vendor experiences? Snapmaker U1: https://snapmaker.sjv.io/Dy90Dd ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Monday: Intro and Plans 05:43 – Tuesday: Mystery Eggs Filled 12:05 – Wednesday: Bambu A1 Layer Issue 15:44 – Thursday: Magnets in Shelf 18:15 – Friday: Shelf Update 21:07 – Saturday: Market and End of the Week Recap 📌 THIS WEEK: - FOCUS: Preparing for Valentine's Day market + finalizing shelving system - 📦 ORDERS SHIPPED: Dice tower, cowboy crab - 🆕 NEW MODEL: CinderWing cow dragon - 💰 PRICING STRATEGY: Bundle pricing for markets (1 for X or 2 for better price) - 🆕 NEW: LayersInGreen horse model printing - ✅ FINISHED: Price signs for market display - 🥚 MARKET PREP: Filled 20 mystery eggs + 20 pack-a-eggs - NEW OPTION: Pack-a-egg mini-only version - Added magnets to new shelving system - 🔧 MAJOR ISSUE: Bambu A1 first couple layers are horrendous - disassembling to diagnose - ✅ FINISHED: Rose frogs - ❌ FAILED: Axolotl model due to A1 issues - Continued adding magnets to shelves - Made Valentine's Reese's cup container for wife - 🔧 A1 GETTING WORSE: Now clicking on first layer and not printing properly - Already disassembled, fixed belt tension - still acting up (NEED YOUR HELP!) - 🔧 BAMBU AMS: PTFE tube damaged inside - simple replacement - 🎪 VALENTINE'S DAY MARKET: Booth setup complete! - Smaller space than expected but positioned right by the door - 📊 MARKET RESULTS: Lower than expected but not terrible - full sales breakdown included - Went over market numbers and online orders for the week - NEXT MARKET: St. Patrick's Day in 4 weeks! - ❌ SNAPMAKER DISASTER: All models dominoed into spaghetti mess - Overall: Decent week despite challenges 🛒 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 Uleey Model Nippers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGQ2PN6?maas=maas_adg_524D299B8474D755E113A30AE0D89E6C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas First markets are always a learning experience! From booth setup to pricing strategy to dealing with equipment issues during prep week - this is the real behind-the-scenes of running a 3D printing business. Drop your A1 troubleshooting tips in the comments! #3DPrinting #PrintFarm #VendorMarket #ValentinesDay #CraftFair