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Break-even: $4.31
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$4.00
40g · 3.2h
$15.12
75.6% margin
$151
at 10 units
PrintPort3D handles all printing & fulfillment — you keep the profit.
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$4.8B globally (cabinet hardware)
Retail: $12-30 (set of 6). Fulfillment: $3-8.
68-78% typical margin on cabinet knobs.
Etsy, Amazon, Houzz
Home renovation season (spring-summer), year-round DIY
Kitchen cabinet knobs are impulse upgrade purchases - full-kitchen sets have 3x AOV of singles. Unique designs can transform cabinetry at 10% the cost of replacement.
Printing recommendations: PETG/PLA at 0.15mm layer height, 40-60% infill.
Design guidelines:
Standard screw size M4, include 25mm and 30mm options
Knob diameter 30-40mm most versatile
Design comfortable grip - 20mm min depth
Ensure prints can handle repeated pulling force
Offer full kitchen sets (10-20 knobs) for volume
Trending styles: Terrazzo look, Leather loop pulls, Geometric shapes, Nature motifs
Terrazzo Knob Set (6): Retail $24.99, Cost $6.00, Margin 76%
Geometric Pulls (6): Retail $29.99, Cost $7.00, Margin 77%
Boho Leather Loop Set (6): Retail $34.99, Cost $9.00, Margin 74%
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Our team optimizes every print — you focus on selling.
Choose material based on function: PLA for display items, PETG for functional parts that need durability, TPU for flexible items.
Prototype before listing. Print 2–3 iterations to optimize wall thickness, infill, and support placement. Each iteration costs $2–$5 — worthwhile investment.
Design for your print bed size. Standard beds are 220x220mm or 256x256mm. Models that fit a single bed cost less to produce than multi-part assemblies.
Post-processing adds value: sanding (100-400 grit progression), priming, and painting turn a $15 product into a $40+ product.
Use the 2.5x pricing rule to start: Retail Price = Production Cost x 2.5. This gives 60% profit margins with room for promotions.
Pricing
Based on actual PrintPort3D production costs. Retail prices based on competitive market research. You set your own prices — these are starting points.
| Product | Details | Cost | Retail | Profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Item (under 50g) | 30g PLA, 2hr | $6.00 | $18.99 | $12.99 | 68% |
| Medium Item (50–150g) | 80g PLA, 5hr | $12.00 | $34.99 | $22.99 | 66% |
| Large Item (150g+) | 200g PLA, 12hr | $22.00 | $59.99 | $37.99 | 63% |
Production costs include material + print time. Shipping not included — configured via your Shippo account at discounted carrier rates.
We don't charge monthly fees, listing fees, or platform commissions. You pay only the production cost per order. We absorb 100% of Stripe payment processing fees. Your full margin is yours to keep.
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