Creator economics
Phone case pricing
Quote-ready numbers for your first C2F drop. Landed cost is about $12/unit (factory ~$5 + ship ~$7), then roughly 8% platform fee. Suggested retail band $18–$49. Lead time typically 3–5 days.
Volume
$25
You keep ~$11 (44%)
Everyday fan merch, lower friction checkout
Recommended
$29
You keep ~$14.68 (51%)
Default for first phone-case drops
Premium
$35
You keep ~$20.2 (58%)
Stronger AOV / gift positioning
How the math works
- Landed cost ≈ $12 — factory print plus overseas shipping for a typical soft TPU blank.
- Platform fee ≈ 8–9% — on retail; exact split is visible in Studio before publish.
- Creator keep — retail − landed cost − platform fee. At $29 that is about $14.68.
- Zero inventory — fans pay first; production starts after checkout (escrow until ship).
Material price cues
| Material | From | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| TPU soft | $29 | 3–5 days |
| PC clear / hard | $32 | 3–5 days |
| MagSafe | $34 | 4–6 days |
| Hybrid rugged | $36 | 4–6 days |
| Carbon look | $39 | 5–7 days |
| Wood inlay | $45 | 7–10 days |
| Leather | $49 | 5–8 days |
FAQ
What is the landed cost of a C2F phone case?
About $12 per unit for a typical soft TPU case: roughly $5 factory print cost plus about $7 overseas shipping, before platform fee.
What retail price should creators start with?
Most creators start at $29 (recommended). Volume drops often use $25; premium materials or gift positioning can sit at $35–$49.
How much does the creator keep at $29?
At the default $29 retail, creators keep roughly $14.68 per sale after landed cost and about 8% platform fee — around 51% margin.
What is the C2F platform fee?
Platform fee is roughly 8–9% depending on SKU. Exact settlement is shown in Creator Studio before you publish.
Do I pay for inventory up front?
No. C2F is made-to-order. Production starts after a fan checks out; you do not stock blank cases.