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What are you guys 3-D printing that actually makes you money? I don't actually have a 3D printer, but I've been using one at my local library.

2 of my most profitable items are TalkBoy battery covers ($10 each, costs 3 cents to make, fits in a standard postage envelope with one stamp) and Chevy Bolt Cargo Cover retainer clips ($10 for two, costs 8 cents to make).

>> No.52829976

>>52829952
Battery covers are a good business model. Are there scanners that you can use to scan things and then print? There are literally millions of battery covers you could print.

>> No.52829988

Sold $15k worth of printed stuff, mostly just one thing

>> No.52829991

>>52829988
What one thing?

>> No.52830014

>>52829991
You can't just ask that question you realize that?

>> No.52830020

>>52829952
I'm convinced that's a man by /pol/

>> No.52830023

>>52829952
she's so hot for someone that's already hit the wall

>> No.52830025

>>52829976
There are a ton of auctions for battery covers that only sell 1 a month or less. I really need to start printing more designs. I sold about 5 of these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325405816076

>> No.52830034

>>52829991

guns

>> No.52830042

>>52830014
Why not?

>> No.52830060

>>52829991
nah not gonna say as it would single me out

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52830069

>>52830034
I know you're joking, but Customized Nerf gun accessories and gun bodies are a popular niche in the 3D printing community. They also have quite a bit of demand on ebay

Items like sights, dart holders, extra clips for discontinued products, larger magazines, and improved barrels are all popular Nerf-related 3D prints. They are easy to create on most 3D printers and fit well with the other ideas of things to 3D print and sell.

It is also not uncommon for Nerf-enthusiasts to want custom guns that the company has not or will not make. Sometimes this means turning a cosplay prop into a functioning dart gun. Other times it means making a gun body that is not commercially available.

Cosplay prop and customized Nerf gun designs are great designs to sell. They have high markup potential and popularity. You can have a profitable business in this niche as long as you don’t get caught by the (((trademark lawyers)))

The name Nerf is technically protected under trademark laws. It can help to use generic terms like dart gun, foam dart weapon, etc. in place of the brand in your product listings. This makes sure you don’t gain the attention of any corporate lawyers. They do periodic intellectual property sweeps on ebay

Accessories have a lower profit margin than 3D printing full Nerf guns. However, most users don’t care if their dart holders or magazines are not sanded smooth, so they are a quick and easy way to make money with a 3D printer.

>> No.52830074

>>52830023
Agreed would love to shoot ropes over taytay's tatas

>> No.52830076

>>52830060
Are there any things you tried that didn't work out?

>> No.52830084

>>52830023
>>52830074
gay.

>> No.52830135

>>52830076
A few yes, either too small market, expensive (slow) to make, quality not good enough to justify the price and usually shipping cost is what kills most ideas

>> No.52830177

>>52829952
Why did taytay take enhance her taytays?

>> No.52830240

>>52830177
For your enjoyment.

>> No.52830279

>>52830240
Based taytay