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Break-even: $4.31
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$4.00
40g · 3.2h
$15.12
75.6% margin
$151
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.
Design your treasure chests products, upload the STL files, and list them. PrintPort3D only prints when a customer buys.
Our pricing lets you keep 40–70% on most products with per-order pricing and zero monthly fees.
Bambu Lab printers produce your orders in 1–3 business days. Customers get tracking automatically.
Multi-part treasure chests products are assembled before shipping, and package professionally — included in every order.
Custom packing slips and branded inserts available. Customers see your brand, not ours.
From your first sale to your thousandth, PrintPort3D scales without you buying hardware.
Design in your preferred 3D modeling software. Outsource design on Fiverr or Upwork if needed.
Upload models through the dashboard. Instant pricing calculated automatically.
List the product on Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, or any connected store. Set your retail price for maximum margin.
When a sale comes in, PrintPort3D prints, assembles, and ships. Tracking syncs to your store. Hands-off income.
The treasure chests market is one of the fastest-growing niches in 3D printed products. Buyers increasingly demand unique, personalized items that mass-produced products cannot deliver. 3D printing bridges the gap between custom and scalable.
PrintPort3D removes every traditional barrier to entry. Simply design, upload, and sell — we handle production and logistics. This model works whether you are a full-time seller or running a side hustle.
Marketplaces like Etsy, Shopify, and Amazon have hungry buyers for treasure chests products. With PrintPort3D, you can compete with anyone without the overhead of running a production facility.
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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