The numbers
| Sells for | $15 to $28 |
|---|---|
| Print time | 3 to 5 h |
| Filament | 60 to 110 g |
| Cost per item | $6.21 |
| Marketplace fees | $2.49 |
| Left per sale | $12.80 |
| Per print hour | $3.20 |
| Demand (niche) | Medium |
| Competition | Low |
| Legal and licence risk | Medium |
| Evidence | Seen for sale |
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 Retro computer case parts.
Why it can work
- Few sellers compared with other products
Why it might fail
- Commodore and Amiga names and logos have owners, so leave badges off and use compatibility wording
Be aware before you sell
Some popular case files are non-commercial and no-derivatives Creative Commons, so check before selling prints. Commodore and Amiga names and logos have owners, so leave badges off and use compatibility wording. 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