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Break-even: $2.06
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$1.75
8g · 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.
$890M globally
Retail: $15-35. Fulfillment: $4-10.
65-75% typical margin on ring dishes.
Etsy, Amazon Handmade, Anthropologie marketplace
Wedding season peak, Valentine's Day surge
Ring dishes as engagement/wedding gifts have 85% add-to-cart rate when shown with rings. Bride-to-be personalization most requested.
Printing recommendations: PLA/Resin at 0.15mm layer height, 15% infill.
Design guidelines:
Dish diameter 8-12cm optimal for bedside use
Add raised center post for ring security
Smooth interior surface prevents scratches
Design stackable versions for sets
Personalization area for names/dates adds value
Trending styles: Trinket trays, Animal-shaped, Engagement gift, Catch-all designs
Mrs. Ring Dish (Engagement Gift): Retail $22.99, Cost $6.00, Margin 74%
Cat-Shaped Trinket Tray: Retail $18.99, Cost $5.00, Margin 74%
Personalized Wedding Date Dish: Retail $26.99, Cost $7.00, Margin 74%
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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