Revenue Split Kills Your Margins
Makeship takes 30-50% of every sale. That's not a fee—it's a revenue share. On a $50 plush selling 500 units ($25,000), Makeship keeps $7,500-12,500. With Fundpop (~3.5% total including Shopify Payments), you'd keep around $24,125 instead.
Limited to Plush and Their Partners
Want to sell apparel with your plush? A vinyl figure? An art book? Makeship only does what Makeship does. On your Shopify store, your campaign can include any product from any manufacturer—bundle a plush with a t-shirt and a signed print.
Your Fans Become Their Customers
When fans buy on Makeship, Makeship owns that relationship. You can't email those buyers about your next drop, can't retarget them with ads, can't build a direct relationship. On your store, every buyer joins your customer list forever.
No Control Over Production
Makeship handles manufacturing, which is convenient—but you have no control over quality, timelines, or changes. With your own manufacturer, you can request modifications, rush orders, and maintain the quality standards your fans expect.
No Brand Building
Your Makeship campaign looks like every other Makeship campaign. On your own store, fans experience your brand—your aesthetic, your messaging, your world. That builds loyalty that transcends any single product.
Long Production Times
Makeship campaigns typically take 4-6 months from funding to delivery. Working directly with manufacturers can often be faster, especially for repeat orders or when you have established supplier relationships.
