Okay, they finally got me. Got a coupon code ( make15) that landed me this little baby for $250.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13860&cl=res&utm_source=170712_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=13860&utm_campaign=170712_wednesdayIts "entry" level for sure, and a lot of the comments tell you that its great- IF you mod it the way they tell you to. So, I will, and probably learn how to use the printer in the process because of course the mods involve you printing out new parts for the printer itself. Sort of like that guitar I ordered from them- its great but it had one buzzing fret and needed minor filing to be perfect.
Monoprice should also be your first stop for any A/V cable or TV mount. They are even selling a pretty good Audiophile grade amplifier now - waiting for a Pre-amp offering..
I can't say I have any specific use in mind for the 3d Printer.. , just wanted one for a while now, and occasionally there is some plastic junk part that breaks and I think, if I could only just print up another one and re-enforce it with wire inside.. and now I'll be able to .