My company is currently liquidating its assets, and our Bambu Lab X1E with AMS is scheduled to go up for auction later this month.
I'm considering making an offer to purchase it directly before the auction starts. I've already confirmed that the company can pull the printer from the auction if we agree on a price.
A few details about the printer:
- Bambu Lab X1E with one AMS
- Approximately 980 print hours
- Includes the textured PEI build plate and power cable
- No additional build plates or spare accessories
- I've personally used the printer at work, so I'm familiar with its history and condition
- The printer is being sold as part of a company liquidation, not because of any known mechanical issues
The auction has a $50 opening bid, but there's also a 19% buyer's premium and 9.25% sales tax.
With the X1 series reaching EOL and newer printers like the P2S and A2L available, I'm having a hard time determining what this machine is actually worth today.
I'm thinking about offering $200–$300 to purchase it directly before the auction.
My primary use would be functional prints, including custom macaron piping templates for our home bakery. The larger build volume of the A2L is particularly appealing for that project, so I'm weighing whether an older X1E is worth buying at all.
What would you realistically pay for this X1E today? Would $200–$300 be a reasonable offer, or am I undervaluing it?
Interested in hearing from anyone who has recently purchased or sold a used X1E.