How to Price Your Custom Tumblers for Profit in Canada (Beginner’s Guide)
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If you’re selling custom sublimation tumblers in Canada — whether on Etsy, Shopify, or at craft markets — pricing your products right is key to growing your business and making a real profit.
At Craftera Wholesale, we help Canadian crafters build thriving businesses with affordable sublimation blanks and free shipping across the country. In this blog, we’ll show you how to price your 20 oz skinny tumblers so you can cover your costs, stay competitive, and turn a solid profit.
🧮 Step 1: Calculate Your Total Cost Per Tumbler
Start by adding up all your expenses per tumbler, including:
| Expense | Estimated Cost (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tumbler blank (from Craftera) | $6.00–$6.50 |
| Sublimation paper & ink | $0.75 |
| Packaging (box, tissue, label) | $0.50 |
| Shipping supplies & fees | $1.50 |
| Labour (your time!) | $3.00–$5.00 |
| Total Cost (est.) | $11.75–$14.25 |
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💵 Step 2: Set Your Desired Profit Margin
A healthy profit margin for small businesses is 30–50% or more, depending on demand and design complexity.
Example:
If your tumbler costs you $12 total, and you want a 50% margin:
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$12 × 1.5 = $18 retail price
If you're adding personalization or premium designs, many crafters in Canada charge $22–$30+ per tumbler — especially for:
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Glitter or epoxy add-ons
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Custom names/logos
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Holiday or themed drops
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Bundled gift sets
📊 Step 3: Compare Market Rates in Canada
Search Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, or local craft sellers to see what others charge.
In Canada, you’ll often see:
| Custom Tumbler Type | Average Price |
|---|---|
| Basic design, no personalization | $18–$22 |
| Name or text personalization | $23–$28 |
| Premium/custom full wrap | $30–$35+ |
🔄 Step 4: Reevaluate Based on Volume + Time
The more efficient your production, the higher your profit can go.
Ask yourself:
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Can I batch press 5–10 tumblers per session?
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Can I prep ahead during off-season for big holidays?
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Can I upsell with matching mugs, bags, or coasters?
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💡 Pro Tips for Canadian Sellers
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Include taxes & shipping in your pricing structure
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Offer bundle pricing (ex: 2 tumblers for $50)
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Use local hashtags like #madeincanada and #shoplocalcanada to attract more buyers
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Use Craftera’s low-cost blanks to reduce your cost-per-unit without sacrificing quality
💰 Pricing Recap
To price your tumblers for profit in Canada:
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Calculate your true cost
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Add your desired profit margin
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Stay competitive with Canadian pricing
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Reevaluate often as you grow
Your hard work and creativity deserve to be paid — and with the right pricing strategy, you can scale your side hustle into a full-time income.
🚀 Ready to Sell Profitable Tumblers?
Start with the most important part — your blank.
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