The numbers
| Sells for | $8 to $15 |
|---|---|
| Print time | 1 to 1.5 h |
| Filament | 12 to 18 g |
| Cost per item | $4.12 |
| Marketplace fees | $1.54 |
| Left per sale | $5.84 |
| Per print hour | $4.67 |
| Demand (niche) | Low |
| Competition | Medium |
| Legal and licence risk | Medium |
| 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 hour14/30
Demand6/25
Low competition12/20
Low legal risk8/15
Evidence quality2/10
Demand and legal risk come from the niche Saxophone and woodwind mouthpieces. An idea to test can score 69 at most until someone has seen it for sale.
Why it can work
- Limited positive evidence so far
Why it might fail
- Copying a commercial mouthpiece profile or brand is risky, so original acoustic design is needed
- Thin public evidence, so treat these numbers with care
Be aware before you sell
No checked file source, and mouth contact also raises material questions. Copying a commercial mouthpiece profile or brand is risky, so original acoustic design is needed. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
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