You could get an aftermarket printhead, a few different nozzles, and a seperate camera for a fraction of the cost.
I have an Airwolf3D printer similar to the one in the “2 cups, 1 girl” photo posted by null and void. I ‘upgraded’ and saved enough to buy parts for a second much larger printer. 1m^3 is it's potential range but I don't have a heated bed that large.
@ agatheringstorm
One way is to split the part in 2 and melt together with acetone. (if using ABS)
You’re absolutely correct about the much lower costs, but I have a need for the moving parts to be enclosed. I have everything from welders, grinders, saws, etc., in one shop. I even made a cover for the XYZ Pro. And the QIDI Tech X-Max is filtered, so that’s another thing I like about this particular model. And the filament can be kept inside its enclose as well.