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Break-even: $2.06
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$1.75
15g · 1.2h
$6.69
74.3% margin
$67
at 10 units
PrintPort3D handles all printing & fulfillment — you keep the profit.
Start Selling Free →* Print cost estimates based on PLA at $0.02/g.
Phone Cases print only when customers buy.
Bambu Lab printers deliver consistent, high-quality results.
No subscription — pay only when an order ships.
Assembly, QC, and packaging included.
The market for custom phone cases is growing rapidly on every major e-commerce platform. Buyers seek personalization that mass production cannot deliver — and 3D printing delivers exactly that.
With PrintPort3D, selling phone cases is simple: design, upload, sell — we produce and ship. On-demand production eliminates inventory risk completely. Expect 40-70% profit on most products.
Quality Assurance
Our team optimizes every print — you focus on selling.
TPU is essential — rigid PLA cases crack on first drop. TPU absorbs impact and flexes for easy phone insertion/removal.
Design for exact phone dimensions. Include 0.3mm tolerance on all sides. Test-fit before listing — tight cases scratch phones, loose cases feel cheap.
Camera cutout precision is critical. Off-center camera holes are the #1 negative review on phone case listings. Use manufacturer specs, not measurements from your own phone.
Add texture to grip areas (sides and back). Smooth TPU is slippery. Cross-hatch or hex patterns add grip without adding material cost.
Design for the latest 3 phone models (e.g., iPhone 16/15/14). Older models have declining demand but competition is also lower.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Case | 15g TPU, 1.2hr | $5.00 | $18.99 | $13.99 | 74% |
| Custom Name Case | 15g TPU, 1.5hr | $5.50 | $24.99 | $19.49 | 78% |
| Wallet Case (card slot) | 25g TPU, 2hr | $7.00 | $29.99 | $22.99 | 77% |
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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