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Break-even: $3.81
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$3.50
35g · 2.8h
$13.68
76.0% margin
$137
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.
$7.8B globally (indoor planters)
Retail: $15-45. Fulfillment: $5-15.
60-70% typical margin on plant pots.
Etsy, Amazon, Plant specialty stores
Spring plant season peak, year-round houseplant trend
Face planters with "plant hair" have 200% higher engagement on social media. Plant bundle deals (pot + plant) increase margins significantly.
Printing recommendations: PETG/PLA at 0.2mm layer height, 15-20% infill.
Design guidelines:
Include drainage holes with removable plugs
Design matching saucers/drip trays
Self-watering reservoir designs popular for busy owners
Size pots in standard nursery pot increments (4", 6", 8")
Textured exteriors hide layer lines beautifully
Trending styles: Face planters, Self-watering, Geometric collection, Hanging planters
Face Planter (Hair Plant): Retail $24.99, Cost $7.00, Margin 72%
Self-Watering Planter: Retail $34.99, Cost $11.00, Margin 69%
Geometric Planter Set (3): Retail $39.99, Cost $12.00, Margin 70%
Quality Assurance
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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