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Break-even: $6.81
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$6.50
72g · 5.5h
$25.24
76.5% margin
$252
at 10 units
PrintPort3D handles all printing & fulfillment — you keep the profit.
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$10.6B Halloween spending market
Retail: $12-45. Fulfillment: $4-15.
60-75% typical margin on halloween props.
Etsy, Amazon, Spirit Halloween alternatives
CRITICAL Aug-Oct window only (90% sales in 8 weeks)
Glow-in-dark items command 50% premium and photograph better for listings.
Printing recommendations: PLA/PETG (glow filament) at 0.2mm layer height, 15% infill.
Design guidelines:
Glow-in-dark filament is premium
Weatherproof for outdoor use
Modular/poseable parts
Trending styles: Articulated skeletons, Yard stake decorations, Animated props
Articulated Skeleton: Retail $29.99, Cost $8.00, Margin 73%
Glow Skull Yard Stake: Retail $18.99, Cost $5.00, 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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