The 3DPrintMe handbook · Edition 1.0
How 3DPrintMe works
A short guide to the three things you can do on 3DPrintMe — buy a finished print, download a model file, or post a custom commission — and how each one gets paid for, shipped, and protected.
§ 1 · For buyers
Start with what you need.
3DPrintMe supports three different buying paths. Each one has a different checkout, a different fulfillment flow, and a different definition of “delivered.”
Buy a Print
Purchase a finished or made-to-order physical 3D print from a seller.
- Choose a print
- Pay securely with Stripe
- Track shipment
- Confirm delivery and review
Download a Model
Get STL, 3MF, STEP, ZIP, or related files in your download library.
- Find a model
- Purchase or claim a free download
- Access files in your library
- Print it yourself or save for later
Request a Commission
Post what you need, upload files or paste a model link, then compare seller quotes.
- Describe the request
- Upload files or paste a model link
- Review seller quotes
- Approve proof photos
- Receive the finished print
At a glance
§ 2 · For sellers
Three ways to sell on 3DPrintMe.
One shop, three product types. You can do all three from a single seller account — pick whichever fits the work you actually want to take on.
- 01
Sell Prints
List physical products with materials, colors, pricing, inventory, and shipping. Made-to-order or in-stock — your call.
e.g. A keycap set you print in 5 colorways with a 3-day lead time.
- 02
Upload Models
Offer STL, 3MF, STEP, ZIP, or related model files for free or paid download. Buyers print the files themselves.
e.g. A parametric phone stand .stl that fits any iPhone 12+ for $4.
- 03
Quote Commissions
Review buyer requests, inspect provided files, submit quotes, upload proof photos, and ship after approval.
e.g. A buyer uploads a sword-prop .stl and asks for it in resin, painted.
§ 3 · How orders are protected
What happens behind the scenes.
Each order type uses payment processing, tracked fulfillment, and a support process scoped to what was actually purchased.
Payments & payouts
Buyer payments are processed securely. Seller payouts are released according to the order type, delivery/proof status, and applicable hold rules.
Tracked shipping
Physical print and commission orders use tracked shipping labels when generated in 3DPrintMe.
Commission proof photos
For commissions, sellers upload proof photos before final approval and shipment so the buyer can confirm the work matches the accepted quote.
Issue resolution
Buyers can report damaged, missing, wrong, or not-as-described items within the support window. 3DPrintMe reviews tracking, photos, messages, and order details.
§ 4 · FAQ
Questions people actually ask.
End of handbook
Ready to get started?
Create a free account to start buying. Open a shop later if you want to sell.