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Break-even: $3.31
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$3.00
18g · 2.5h
$11.27
75.1% margin
$113
at 10 units
PrintPort3D handles all printing & fulfillment — you keep the profit.
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$1.8B globally (tabletop gaming)
Retail: $15-50. Fulfillment: $5-18.
55-70% typical margin on miniatures.
Etsy, MyMiniFactory, Shopify
Spikes around major game releases, conventions
Custom D&D character miniatures command $40-80 each with high demand.
Printing recommendations: PLA/Resin at 0.12mm layer height, 15% infill.
Design guidelines:
0.12mm or finer layers for detail
Hollow models to save material
Design for standard bases (25mm, 32mm)
Trending styles: D&D character commissions, Terrain pieces, Army painters
Custom D&D Character: Retail $49.99, Cost $12.00, Margin 76%
Terrain Set (5pc): Retail $34.99, Cost $14.00, Margin 60%
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Use 0.08mm layers for faces and fine detail — visible layer lines ruin miniature quality at tabletop viewing distance (2–3 feet).
Design models for standard 25mm or 32mm bases. Non-standard bases frustrate tabletop gamers who need to fit grid squares.
Hollow large models (over 40mm tall) to save 30–50% on material cost. Use 1.5mm wall thickness minimum for structural integrity.
Include pre-supported versions for resin printers. Sellers who include both FDM and resin-ready files command 20–40% higher prices.
Test print at 3 different orientations before finalizing. The best orientation minimizes supports while preserving face detail.
Design modular kits (interchangeable weapons, heads, accessories) — customizable miniatures sell 2x better than static poses.
Avoid designs thinner than 1mm — they break during shipping. Swords, staffs, and antennas should be 1.5mm minimum or designed as separate pieces.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Character (32mm) | 18g PLA+, 2.5hr print | $6.50 | $24.99 | $18.49 | 74% |
| Terrain Set (5 pieces) | 85g PLA+, 8hr print | $14.00 | $44.99 | $30.99 | 69% |
| Dragon (Large, 100mm) | 65g PLA+, 12hr print | $21.50 | $79.99 | $58.49 | 73% |
| Custom Character Commission | 25g PLA+, 3hr print | $8.00 | $49.99 | $41.99 | 84% |
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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