Comparison
Four budget 3D printer stores, compared on returns and freight
A printer is a heavy, fragile parcel, so the return terms decide what a mistake actually costs. Two of these stores supply a return label; one requires the original packaging and says the loss is yours if you do not have it. Figures read from the stores' own policies, October 2026.
| Sovol | QIDI Tech | Anycubic | ELEGOO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 14 days from receipt | 30 days from receipt, for any reason | 7 days no-reason, plus a 30-day after-sales guarantee | Not stated on the pages we could read |
| Who pays return freight | Sovol supplies the return label | QIDI pays if the fault is theirs; buyer otherwise | Not stated; original packaging required or the loss is the buyer's | Not stated |
| Dispatch | 1–3 working days | 1–3 working days | 1 business day | In-stock 3–7 business days delivery |
| Coverage | US, EU and UK zones | US, EU and UK zones | US mainland; remote areas priced separately | US only from us.elegoo.com |
| Worth knowing | 14-day money-back guarantee on undamaged products | Returns must be requested before posting anything back | Accessories out of stock nearby may ship from China instead | Tells you to report a parcel stalled for 7 days before the carrier's tracing window closes |
| Our listing | Read the review | Read the review | Read the review | Read the review |
Comparisons are editorial. The dimensions above were chosen because they change what you actually pay and how much risk you carry, not because they favour one store. Read our editorial policy.