Becoming a Print-on-Demand Vendor

As a print-on-demand vendor on Mech Keybs, you’ll have the opportunity to sell customized products without managing inventory or shipping. Here’s what you need to know to get started:

Requirements

  • An active seller account on Mech Keybs
  • High-quality designs that you own or have rights to use
  • A clear understanding of our product pricing structure
  • A Printful account (we’ll help you set this up)

Setting Up Your Account

  1. Sign in to your Seller Dashboard
  2. Navigate to Settings → Printful
  3. Click the “Connect with Printful” button
  4. Follow the prompts to authorize your store

Important Considerations

  • Currency Settings: Ensure your store’s currency matches your Printful account settings
  • Store Connection: It’s recommended to create a new Printful store rather than connecting an existing one to avoid conflicts
  • Account Status: Your store connection must remain active for orders to process automatically

Pricing Strategy

Your profit is calculated after both production costs and fees:

  • Retail Price (what customers pay)
    • Production Cost (what Printful charges)
    • Marketplace Fee (7.9% of retail price)
    • Payment Processing Fee (3% + $0.30)

Consider these factors when setting prices:

  • Production costs
  • Marketplace fees
  • Market competition
  • Target profit margins
  • Shipping costs (if offering free shipping)

Understanding Product Costs

When you create products through Printful:

  • Production costs are clearly displayed
  • You can see your potential profit based on your retail price
  • Shipping costs are calculated automatically
  • Order breakdowns show your earnings per sale

Best Practices

  1. Start with a few core products to test the market
  2. Set competitive but profitable prices
  3. Keep your store and Printful connection active
  4. Maintain clear records of your design rights and licenses
  5. Review product mockups carefully before publishing

Next Steps

Once your account is connected, you’ll be ready to begin submitting product designs. The next section will guide you through our product submission process, including design requirements and best practices for creating successful listings.

Maintaining an active connection between your store and Printful is crucial for automated order fulfillment. If you encounter any issues during setup, our seller support team is here to help.

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Updated on January 31, 2025