Let’s read a story of a 3D print seller who once loved creating miniatures that gamers and collectors adored. But life got busy and for six months, his CGTrader shop stayed quiet, with no uploads or new models.
Then November approached. The familiar buzz of Black Friday returned and he sensed an opportunity – the perfect time to dust off his digital shelves, upload new creations and reconnect with the community. So, he returned to the CGTrader marketplace in mid-November 2022.
This story is based on real marketplace data.
To uncover stories like this one, we asked CGTrader’s data team to look for sellers who had once been active, then took a longer break – around six months or more – and later returned to the marketplace with new uploads. We wanted to see what happens when creators come back after a pause: how their activity, uploads and sales change within the first three months of returning.
Among many inspiring cases, one seller clearly stood out – their comeback wasn’t just a return. It was a complete revival of their shop.
In the three months before their return (August to November 2022), the seller received 139 orders, earning about $866.
In the three months after coming back (November to February 2023), those numbers jumped to 665 orders and $4,582 in earnings – that’s more than five times their previous results in just one quarter.
What looked like a simple return quickly became a story of consistency, timing and momentum – proof that even after a long pause, steady activity can spark extraordinary results.
The chart shows how consistent uploads (blue dots) and growing activity led to more frequent revenue spikes (red lines). After November 2022, both activity and earnings began rising together. The more models the seller uploaded, the more often those red spikes appeared. Once a solid portfolio was built, the same models continued selling repeatedly – each new upload boosted visibility and helped older designs get discovered again.
CGTrader marketplace data paints a clear picture: this seller’s return and steady publishing rhythm directly correlated with revenue growth.
When they came back in November 2022, instead of returning once and going quiet again, the seller continued uploading new models regularly – every few weeks.
That consistent stream of uploads had two major effects:
The data shows that as the number of published models grew month over month and the revenue followed the same upward trajectory.
Eventually, many of the same models started selling multiple times, meaning that the seller's creative effort began to pay off repeatedly – spending less time creating new models while earning more from their existing work.
Periods of frequent uploads aligned with the steepest sales increases – clear evidence that consistent activity drives visibility and income on CGTrader marketplace.
While every creator’s journey is different, this case confirms what we see across the CGTrader marketplace:
Continuous activity is one of the strongest predictors of success.
Here’s what this story demonstrates:
Across the CGTrader marketplace, we see a clear pattern: sellers who stay active and make timely updates and uploads consistently experience stronger results – higher visibility, more traffic and better conversion rates.
If you’re looking to refresh your store, check out our article on How to Increase Your Sales on CGTrader for practical, data-backed strategies.
This story is a perfect example of how powerful timing and consistent marketplace engagement can be.
What began as a simple return became a great success. By continuing to upload models regularly after their comeback, this seller kept their shop active, visible and growing – turning a quiet period into a remarkable rebound.
Within just three months, they multiplied their earnings more than fivefold and positioned themselves for sustained long-term success.
Their story highlights an encouraging truth for every 3D creator: it’s never too late to re-engage. The right moment to come back might just be your best opportunity yet.
Happy selling!
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