BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
When will I be charged for my pledge?
You card will be charged on April 1st when the campaign ends!
How do I choose which Dumpster Darling I get?
Great question! You will be able to choose which unlocked dumpster darling you get in the end of campaign survey that will be sent to you two weeks after the campaign ends! If you choose the 1 plushie tier, you will get to choose one plush, but you will also get the option to add on more items to your pledge in the survey as well!
What happens if the plushie I want isnt unlocked?
While I am always hoping that all plushies are unlocked, there is always a chance that we don't get the funding for some of our stretch goals. This doesn't mean that they won't ever be made! If you are happy to receive another plush from the campaign, you can continue your pledge, but you can always cancel your pledge at any time up until April 1st! Any unreached goal will be listed for preorder on my website instead after the campaign is over, and if you stay a backer you will get a free shipping coupon! Want a stretch goal to come to life? be sure to help us spread the word though socials!
Do I actually get something when I pledge?
YES! This is a great question, as sometimes crowdfunding can be a little confusing! When you back a pledge level, you will receive whatever is included in that tier! For example, if you choose the 1 Dumpster darling tier, you will actually receive your choice of a dumpster darling plush! Backerkit Crowdfunding is basically an advanced preorder system, your pledge not only secures one of our plushies for yourself, but it also helps fund their production!
When will I get my plushie?
Dumpster Darlings are expected to arrive to me in september of 2025! WE will take about a month of quality checking and tagging before they ship out, so you can expect your dumpster darling to arrive to you late september to early october!
I want to buy plushies outside of backerkit
Sometimes backerkit can be confusing! If you would rather wait until after the campaign to buy a plushie off of my website Alpacasews.com, they will all be available for preorder starting early May. Want to buy plushies that aren't part of this campaign? (Koffee kittens, Garden Dragons ect...) You can get them only website, or through my etsy under the name Alpacasews !
I have a question or concern that isn't answered here...
If you need to contact me for any reason regarding your pledge, this project, or anything alpacasews, please contact me [email protected].
WHen will I be charged for shipping?
You will be charged for shipping after the campaign! Once you complete your survey, you will input your shipping address and your card on file will be charged for any additional add ons you choose and also your shipping amounts! Be sure to look under the shipping tab of the campaign for more information