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
I want 2 pins or more than 5 pins. What should I do?
All of the designs will be available as add-ons in the pledge manager at the per pin rate.
When can I choose my pin?
Surveys will be sent out shortly after the campaign is completed. You will be able to select your pin design(s) at that time and add on for any additional designs you might have missed.
What if I want an additional Chibi Miaw pin or I'm not pledging for both campaigns?
No problem. The Chibi Miaw would be FREE if you pledge for both campaigns and they are both funded. However if you want to pledge for the Chibi Miaw pin you can absolutely do so. You just pledge for however many pins you're interested in and choose the design after the campaign is over though the backer kit survey.
Can I get the pins from any of Geekhive Labs previous campaigns?
Yes! We included some of them in the add-ons for the project and will include an expanded assortment in the backer survey for any remaining stock from previous campaigns.
Do you offer any retailer rewards?
If you're a retailer looking to support this project, contact us. We'd be happy to work with you.
How do I find out what projects I’ve pledged to?
Check out this help doc on how to locate your pledges for Pintopia 2024: https://help.backerkit.com/article/824-how-do-i-find-out-what-projects-i-ve-pledged-to
How do I get free pins during Pintopia 2024?
Check out this help doc to find out how to receive FREE pins for Pintopia 2024: https://help.backerkit.com/article/821-how-do-i-get-free-pins-during-pintopia-2024
What do FREE Pintopia 2024 Pins look like?
Check out this help doc to find out what the FREE pins look like for Pintopia 2024: https://help.backerkit.com/article/822-what-do-free-pintopia-2024-pins-look-like
Can I choose the Blooming Cosmos or Blooming Endy pins as my single pin?
At this time Cosmos and Endy are add-ons only and won't be available to choose as a single pin in the pledge.