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 the dice ship?
The dice have been digitally prototyped, and the prototype has been approved, so I just need to place the order. The dice manufacturer has told me the turnaround time from order to shipping to me is about five weeks; they're shipping from the U.S. to me, also in the U.S., so they should get to me pretty quickly. The dice bags are being made in Poland. I have a prototype being shipped to me, so I'll be able to get a sense of how long it will take with this prototype bag (I'll post a photo of the sample bag as soon as I get it). The good news is they have said it's about a 7-10 business day turnaround time once I place the order. Assuming all goes according to plan, I'll have the dice and bags in hand and then shipped out by the end of January 2025.
How often will we get updates?
I'll post updates frequently enough that you will feel comfortable knowing progress is being made, but not so frequently as to overwhelm your inbox.