August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo for $285 — Enclosure + AMS at a Budget Price
There’s a deal going on right now that I think is genuinely worth your attention.
The ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is down to $285 from $379 after stacking a 12% seller discount with eBay’s 20% universal tech coupon. That gets you an enclosed FDM printer with an AMS (automatic material system) at a price most people pay for a barebones open-frame machine.
ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
This is a legitimate deal. I would buy this myself if I needed another FDM printer.
This is an eBay affiliate link. If you buy through it, I will most likely earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. That said, I only link things I would genuinely buy myself. I will NEVER recommend something expensive or bad just to make a buck. If it's listed here, it's because I think it's a good deal and something I would actually use in a realistic scenario, not some imaginary scenario of a person that doesn't exist and never will. You can see that I'm consistent when you see me condemning a device I could easily make a lot of commission off of. Reviewers are generally corrupt and too eager to recommend garbage. Read my full review philosophy →
Why this deal matters
- Enclosure included — Most printers at this price point ship open-frame. The Centauri Carbon 2 comes with a full enclosure, which matters for ABS, ASA, and any material that benefits from a stable thermal environment.
- AMS included — Automatic multi-color/multi-material support out of the box. No separate accessory to buy.
- 350°C nozzle — Hot enough for engineering-grade filaments.
- 500mm/s max speed — Fast on paper. Real-world speeds will vary, but the motion system is designed for it.
- 31 sensors — ELEGOO is going heavy on automation and print monitoring.
At $285, you’re getting features that competitors charge $500+ for.
How to get the price
- Go to the eBay listing (link above)
- Apply the 12% seller discount on the page
- Use eBay’s 20% universal tech coupon at checkout
- Final price: ~$285
Should you buy it?
I haven’t reviewed this printer yet, so I can’t tell you whether it’s good or garbage. What I can tell you is that at $285 with an enclosure and AMS, the spec sheet is exceptional for the money. 17 have already sold and there are 11 left — this isn’t going to last.
If you’ve been on the fence about getting into FDM printing or want a second machine, this is one of the better deals I’ve seen recently.
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