1. Unit Economics & Fee Inputs
Pre-filled with 2026 Etsy US (Print-on-Demand (POD) Shirts) averages
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Net Profit Margin: 29.4%
Est. Monthly Profit (200 orders)
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| Retail Price \ Target ROAS | 1.3x ROAS | 1.6x ROAS | 2.0x ROAS | 2.5x ROAS | 3.5x ROAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.99 | -$8.60 (-34%) | -$5.71 (-23%) | -$3.22 (-13%) | -$1.22 (-5%) | +$1.07 (4%) |
| $22.49 | -$8.26 (-30%) | -$5.01 (-18%) | -$2.20 (-8%) | +$0.05 (0%) | +$2.62 (10%) |
| $24.99Active | -$7.92 (-26%) | -$4.31 (-14%) | -$1.19 (-4%) | +$1.31 (4%) | +$4.16 (14%) |
| $28.74 | -$7.41 (-22%) | -$3.26 (-10%) | +$0.33 (1%) | +$3.20 (9%) | +$6.49 (19%) |
| $32.49 | -$6.90 (-18%) | -$2.21 (-6%) | +$1.85 (5%) | +$5.10 (14%) | +$8.81 (24%) |
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Etsy US Print-on-Demand (POD) Shirts Profit & Break-Even ROAS Reference Table (2026)
Pre-computed unit economics across 4 US retail price tiers (assuming 6.5% referral fee, 0% affiliate/offsite fee, and $4.75 shipping)
| Retail Price | Est. COGS | Etsy US Fees | Affiliate (0%) | Max Allowable CPA | Break-Even ROAS | Net Profit (after $2.5 CPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.74 | $7.84 | -$2.70 | -$0.00 | $8.28 | 2.26x | $5.78 (24.4%) |
| $24.99 US Avg | $10.45 | -$3.30 | -$0.00 | $11.30 | 2.21x | $8.80 (29.4%) |
| $33.74 | $14.11 | -$4.13 | -$0.00 | $15.54 | 2.17x | $13.04 (33.7%) |
| $43.73 | $18.29 | -$5.08 | -$0.00 | $20.37 | 2.15x | $17.87 (36.7%) |
2026 Etsy US Fee Structure (Print-on-Demand (POD) Shirts)
- Etsy charges 6.5% Transaction Fee + 3%+$0.25 Payment Fee on the COMBINED total of Item Price + Customer-Paid Shipping.
- At a $24.99 retail price and $10.45 landed COGS, platform & processing fees take ~$3.30 per order.
- Factoring in a 2% return rate and $4.75 outbound shipping, your maximum allowable CPA before losing money is ~$11.48.
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- Keep your paid ad ROAS comfortably above 2.18x (your Break-Even ROAS baseline) to maintain a healthy 18%–25% net take-home margin.
Frequently Asked Questions (Etsy US US)
Direct answers for US sellers pricing print-on-demand (pod) shirts products
What are the 2026 Etsy US fees for selling Print-on-Demand (POD) Shirts?
Etsy US charges a 6.5% referral fee plus 3% + $0.45 payment processing. Etsy charges 6.5% Transaction Fee + 3%+$0.25 Payment Fee on the COMBINED total of Item Price + Customer-Paid Shipping.
What is a profitable Break-Even ROAS for Print-on-Demand (POD) Shirts on Etsy US?
Based on a typical $24.99 selling price and $10.45 COGS, your Break-Even ROAS is approximately 2.18x. Aim for a target ROAS at least 0.4x–0.6x higher than break-even to generate strong net profit.