The numbers
| Sells for | $8 to $16 |
|---|---|
| Print time | 0.2 to 0.8 h |
| Filament | 2 to 8 g |
| Cost per item | $3.75 |
| Marketplace fees | $1.59 |
| Left per sale | $6.66 |
| Per print hour | $13.31 |
| Demand (niche) | Medium |
| Competition | Medium |
| Legal and licence risk | Medium |
| 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
Profit per print hour30/30
Demand15/25
Low competition12/20
Low legal risk8/15
Evidence quality6/10
Demand and legal risk come from the niche Printed novelty keycaps.
Seen for sale: Programming language keycap developer. Prices change, open the listing to check.
Why it can work
- Estimated $13.31 profit per print hour
- Seasonal demand: November to December gifting
Why it might fail
- Programming language and game logos are often trademarks, so original symbols are safer
Be aware before you sell
No file sources were reviewed, so an own design is the assumption. Programming language and game logos are often trademarks, so original symbols are safer. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
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