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Should I sell an Etsy digital STL file if I already sell the physical item?
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I sell a niche 3D-printed physical product on Etsy, and it gets steady sales even though the volume isn’t huge. Lately, a few buyers have asked if they can purchase the 3D file so they can print it themselves.
I’m considering adding a digital listing (like an STL or similar file) alongside the physical item, but I’m worried it could be shared for free, resold as a competing digital file, or used by other sellers to make and sell physical copies.
What are the pros and cons of listing the digital file while keeping the physical listing active, and are there any practical ways to reduce the risk of copying or misuse?
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