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 my payment be processed?
Payments will be processed after the campaign ends, on February 13th. If we don't reach our minimum funding goal ($1,000), you won't be charged.
When do I pay for shipping?
Shipping will be charged when you fill out your Backerkit survey.
I want to add another pin to my order, how do I do that?
You can buy add-ons through the Backerkit survey, and you'll pay for them with your shipping at that time. I will also eventually be selling these pins on my personal online storefront as well as in-person at conventions.
The pin I wanted didn't get unlocked. What do I do?
If it becomes clear that some pins won't be unlocked near the end of the campaign, I'll be posting a poll to determine what specific designs people want. For example, if far more people want the pin that unlocks at $4,500 than the pin that unlocks at $3,000, I'll manufacture the still locked pin instead. You can also contact me on one of my social medias to inquire about any unproduced designs, as I do plan to make all of them available at some point.