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Break-even: $8.81
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$8.50
95g · 7.5h
$32.95
76.6% margin
$330
at 10 units
PrintPort3D handles all printing & fulfillment — you keep the profit.
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$800M cosplay armor/props segment
Retail: $100-500. Fulfillment: $40-180.
50-65% typical margin on cosplay armor.
Etsy, Instagram, Shopify, Cosplay forums
Convention preparation (3-6 months ahead), Halloween
Offer sizing consultations - custom-fit armor commands 40% premium.
Printing recommendations: PLA/PETG at 0.2mm layer height, 15% infill.
Design guidelines:
Design with strapping points
Scale for different body sizes (S/M/L)
Include assembly video links
Trending styles: Fantasy plate armor, Sci-fi exoskeletons, Video game armor sets
Chest Plate Kit: Retail $149.99, Cost $55.00, Margin 63%
Full Armor Set (raw): Retail $399.99, Cost $150.00, Margin 63%
Gauntlet Pair: Retail $79.99, Cost $28.00, Margin 65%
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Our team optimizes every print — you focus on selling.
Design in sections that fit standard print beds (220x220mm or 256x256mm). Include alignment pins and glue surfaces for seamless assembly.
Minimize infill — cosplayers wear these at conventions for 8+ hours. Heavy props cause fatigue. 10–15% infill with 3 perimeters is strong enough.
Include attachment points: velcro tabs, strap loops, and clip mounts. Props that require holding constantly get abandoned halfway through a convention.
Design for post-processing: smooth surfaces that sand well. Cosplayers will fill, sand, prime, and paint — design surfaces that accept these steps gracefully.
Offer "raw" and "finished" options. Raw: $30–$50. Sanded + primed: $50–$80. Painted: $100–$200+. The value chain scales with your finishing skills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet (6-piece) | 350g PLA, 24hr | $38.00 | $129.99 | $91.99 | 71% |
| Sword Prop (3-piece) | 200g PLA, 14hr | $24.00 | $79.99 | $55.99 | 70% |
| Armor Piece (single) | 150g PLA, 10hr | $18.00 | $59.99 | $41.99 | 70% |
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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