3D printing by post across the UK
Sync 3D prints in London and posts to any UK address. Upload a file, see the price in seconds, and the part is printed, inspected and dispatched within 48 hours by Royal Mail tracked post. Recent parcels have gone to Bristol, Cambridge, Wolverhampton, Hertfordshire and across London.
Delivery prices checked 15 September 2026 against Royal Mail's current rates.
Delivery options and prices
| Service | Price | Speed after dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Tracked 48, small parcel | £5.45, free on orders of £40 or more | 2–3 working days. Most single parts travel this way. |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48, medium parcel | £8.45 to £15.45 by weight | 2–3 working days. On £40+ orders the £5.45 small-parcel rate comes off. |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24 | from £6.95 | Next working day aim, not guaranteed. |
| Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | from £11.95 | Guaranteed next working day, signed for. |
| Very large parts | courier quote | Parts beyond Royal Mail's size limits are quoted by courier before you pay. |
The checkout works out the parcel size and weight from the parts in your basket, adds the packaging, and shows the exact delivery price before you order. Small, flat parts that fit a large-letter envelope can often go cheaper: mention it in the order notes and we will confirm the lower rate on your payment link.
How long it takes, by region
| Where | Tracked 48 | Tracked 24 / Special Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| London and the South East | 2 working days after dispatch | Next working day |
| Midlands, North, Wales, South West | 2–3 working days | Next working day |
| Scotland, including Highlands | 2–3 working days; allow one extra day for the Highlands | Next working day to most postcodes; Special Delivery to the Highlands and Islands can be two days |
| Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Scilly | 3 working days, sometimes 4 | Next working day to most addresses; islands can take a day longer |
Door to door, a standard order is usually with you in 3 to 5 working days: up to 48 hours to print and inspect, then the post. Order before mid-morning and choose Tracked 24 if you need it faster; Priority and Express production options at checkout cut the printing time too.
Tracking, packaging and problems
Tracking
Every parcel is tracked. The Royal Mail reference is emailed when it is posted, and the delivery estimate comes straight from Royal Mail.
Packaging
Small parts go in a padded mailer with a card stiffener; larger or fragile parts in a box with paper cushioning. Thin, flat and spindly parts are supported so they cannot flex in transit. Packaging is included in the delivery price.
If something arrives damaged
Send a photo within 48 hours of delivery and the part is reprinted and posted again at no charge. Printed parts are made to your file, so there is no change-of-mind return, but a fault is always on us.
Collection
Sync 3D is run from a London workshop without a customer counter, so there is no collection at present. London orders are posted like everyone else's and usually arrive the second working day.
What people post-order most
- Replacement parts: a chair screw insert to Bristol, a vacuum-hose adapter to Cambridge, a projector gear to Hertfordshire. Small, functional, printed in PETG at 100% infill. See 3D printed replacement parts.
- Prototypes and one-offs for engineers and makers who have a file and need the part this week rather than next.
- Small batches of brackets, jigs and fittings for businesses that want one supplier and one parcel. See batch 3D printing.
Questions people ask
Is it cheaper to use a printer near me?
Rarely, once postage is in the price. Sync 3D's minimum is £3.50 a part with tracked delivery at £5.45 and free over £40, dispatched within 48 hours, with no VAT added. A local shop saves the postage but usually has a minimum order and a longer queue; check both before deciding.
Can you post to a business address or a university?
Yes. Add the department, building and any purchase-order number in the order notes and it goes on the label and the invoice.
Do you ship outside the UK?
By quotation only. Email [email protected] with the destination and we will price Royal Mail International Tracked.
Get the exact price, delivery included
Drop an STL, 3MF or STEP file. Printed within 48 hours, tracked to your door.
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