The first 100 makers ever approved get lifetime Founder rates (3% commission · 50 free listings/mo). After #100, applications still accepted as 12-month Founder, but inaugural status closes forever.
You keep more.
Year after year.
Below is what each shop pays in platform fees on a typical year. CraftersMarket Founder numbers are calculated live from our current fee policy. Etsy numbers are based on their published fee schedule (6.5% commission · $0.20 listing · $0.20 renewal every 4 months · 12% off-site ads on 30% of GMV).
The Founders Wall.
Every approved Founder is listed here — numbered, named, badged. Click any name to visit their shop and see the ◆ Founding Maker badge on every product card.
Become A Founding Seller
We're building the go-to marketplace for CNC creators — laser, plasma, wood, metal, and more.
Right now we're opening a limited number of Founding Seller spots. This is your chance to get in early, shape the platform, and grow with us.
Founding Access Perks
- ✓$0 listing fees during Founding Access
- ✓Reduced commission locked in after launch
- ✓Priority placement in search & homepage
- ✓Founding Seller badge on your store
- ✓Direct input on features & tools
- ✓Early access to new marketplace tools
Serious Makers Only
We're looking for makers who want to help build something real. To join, you must:
- 01Upload at least 3 products within your first 14 days
- 02Complete your seller profile (bio, portfolio, shipping, payouts)
- 03Provide occasional feedback on new features & UX
Build Your Shop Before The Crowd.
Early sellers don't just save money — they gain visibility, build reputation, and establish their shop before the platform opens to everyone.
No hidden fees. Ever.
What you pay is exactly what's listed below. Every fee is set by environment variable in the codebase — change one, and every page (including the PDF) reflects it instantly.
- →10 free listings (lifetime)
- →$0.20 per listing past quota
- →Keeps $91.80 on a $100 sale
- →50 free listings / month
- →12-month window (lifetime for first 100)
- →Keeps $93.80 on a $100 sale
- →15 free listings / month
- →$15 boost credit included
- →AI Maker Studio · custom banner
Includes buyer fees, veteran-owned bonus, Stripe processing breakdown, and a side-by-side comparison.
Join The Founding Sellers Program
Spots are limited. Once they're gone, they're gone.