The numbers
| Sells for | $38 to $55 |
|---|---|
| Print time | 1.5 to 3 h |
| Filament | 30 to 60 g |
| Cost per item | $4.98 |
| Marketplace fees | $4.87 |
| Left per sale | $36.65 |
| Per print hour | $16.29 |
| Demand (niche) | Medium |
| Competition | Medium |
| Legal and licence risk | Low |
| Evidence | Seen on Etsy |
Estimates for one item at the middle of the price range, after filament, power, machine wear, marketplace fees and your time at $15 an hour. Shipping not included. Not sales data.
How the score adds up
Demand and legal risk come from the niche Meshtastic node cases.
Seen for sale: Heltec V3 complete Meshtastic node in PETG case. Prices change, open the listing to check.
Why it can work
- Estimated $16.29 profit per print hour
- Low brand or licence risk if the design is your own
Why it might fail
- No major warning found, test small first
Be aware before you sell
Popular Printables cases have free files, and their licences were not checked for selling prints. Check Meshtastic's trademark rules before using the name in a shop title, since they were not confirmed here. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
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What Etsy shows for this
Etsy tags that match this product, with how many listings in our sample use them, their median price and views. Many listings means crowded; high views at a low price means a busy but cheap market.
| Etsy tag | Listings using it | Median price | Views / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| case | 19 | $30 | 826 |
| 3d printed case | 19 | $28 | 1,906 |
| fridge hack case | 12 | $35 | 665 |
| display case | 11 | $73 | 336 |
| travel case | 6 | $32 | 663 |
| wekind case | 5 | $25 | 5,412 |
From a sample of 3,213 Etsy listings tagged as 3D printed, exported 10 and 11 November 2026 with a third-party Etsy research tool. Medians from that sample, so estimates, not sales data. All tags