The numbers
| Sells for | $35 to $90 |
|---|---|
| Print time | 1.2 to 2 h |
| Filament | 15 to 28 g |
| Cost per item | $4.33 |
| Marketplace fees | $6.39 |
| Left per sale | $51.78 |
| Per print hour | $32.37 |
| Demand (niche) | Medium |
| Competition | Medium |
| Legal and licence risk | Low |
| Evidence | Idea to test |
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 risk15/15
Evidence quality2/10
Demand and legal risk come from the niche Broken part CAD and print service. An idea to test can score 69 at most until someone has seen it for sale.
Why it can work
- Estimated $32.37 profit per print hour
- Low brand or licence risk if the design is your own
Why it might fail
- Thin public evidence, so treat these numbers with care
Be aware before you sell
You own the CAD you create, so state in your terms who keeps the file. Copying a single part for repair is usually lower risk, but check design rights and refuse branded logos. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
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