The numbers
| Sells for | $80 to $180 |
|---|---|
| Print time | 8 to 14 h |
| Filament | 150 to 300 g |
| Cost per item | $10.65 |
| Marketplace fees | $12.80 |
| Left per sale | $106.55 |
| Per print hour | $9.69 |
| 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 Sim racing mounts and button boxes.
Seen for sale: 24-function sim racing button box (PC, ETS2/ATS). Prices change, open the listing to check.
Why it can work
- Estimated $9.69 profit per print hour
- Low brand or licence risk if the design is your own
- Seasonal demand: Christmas, my estimate
Why it might fail
- No major warning found, test small first
Be aware before you sell
Paid DIY file sets exist, so read their terms before selling finished boxes built from them. Fanatec and Logitech names should only state compatibility; established rig brands are the commercial competition. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
Check your versionRun your own numbers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| commander deck box | 19 | $55 | 344 |
| deck box | 15 | $35 | 607 |
| tcg deck box | 15 | $55 | 344 |
| 3d printed deck box | 14 | $60 | 248 |
| custom deck box | 14 | $55 | 344 |
| magnetic deck box | 8 | $59 | 281 |
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