3D Print Pricing Guide
Find out how much to charge for 3D prints with market price ranges by category and a built-in cost calculator to check your profit margins.
Print costs (from your slicer)
Use the 3D Print Cost Calculator to get these numbers
Your labour
Sanding, supports, painting
Selling
Etsy ~12.5%, eBay ~12.8%
Minimum selling price
£9.30
| Your Price Breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Machine costs (material + elec. + depreciation) | £2.00 |
| Failure overhead (+10%) | £0.20 |
| Labour (20 mins @ £12/hr) | £4.00 |
| Total cost | £6.20 |
| Selling price (50% markup) | £9.30 |
| Platform fees (12.5%) | -£1.16 |
| Postage | -£3.50 |
| Your profit per sale | £1.56 |
Market price ranges by category
Typical selling prices on Etsy, eBay and craft marketplaces. Your price is compared against each category.
Miniatures and Figurines
Small 28mm gaming miniatures, action figures, display models
Phone Cases and Covers
Custom phone cases, protective sleeves, grips
Replacement Parts
Drawer pulls, connectors, brackets, clips
Desk Organisers
Pen holders, cable organisers, desk accessories
Cosplay Props
Armour pieces, weapons, costume accessories
Planters and Containers
Decorative pots, succulent planters, vases
Nameplates and Signs
Door signs, desk nameplates, custom signs
Jewellery and Accessories
Rings, pendants, brooches, earrings
Functional Household
Drawer dividers, light covers, wall mounts
Prototypes and Models
Functional prototypes, scaled models
Pricing tips for 3D print sellers
Print time is machine time, not your labour. Only count the hands-on work: removing supports, sanding, painting, assembly and packing.
Complex post-processing (multi-colour painting, acetone smoothing, assembly) justifies higher markups of 50-100%.
Batch orders let you drop per-unit prices while keeping profits healthy since setup and post-processing time is shared.
Premium materials (Nylon, TPU, resin) let you command higher prices in categories where strength or flexibility matters.
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