The base cost and platform fee eat into every POD sale. Enter your price, base cost, and fee to see true profit per item — then cost every design with the full calculator.
True profit and margin per design after base cost and fees.
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Because the platform prints and ships each item on demand, the base (production) cost is charged per unit and is high relative to retail — you don't get the economies of bulk printing. On top of that sit platform or transaction fees. So a shirt that retails for $25 might have a $12 base cost and a fee, leaving a smaller profit than sellers expect. Calculating profit per design keeps you from pricing at a loss.
Start from your base cost and target margin, and set a price that covers the base cost, the platform fee (a percentage of price), and your margin. Because the fee is a percentage of the retail price, it's easiest to solve with a calculator. Also check your price against comparable listings — POD is competitive, so the price has to work for both your margin and the market. The paid tool finds the minimum viable price per design.
A ready-to-use spreadsheet (Excel & Google Sheets): true profit and margin per design after base cost and fees, a multi-design register, and a minimum-price finder for your target margin — delivered instantly after checkout. AI-assisted, human-built; not financial advice.
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