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

Have you run a crowdfunding campaign before?

Yes! I ran a large and very successful ita bag campaign and we funded 5 ita bags total on both Kickstarter and Backerkit funding platforms! Prior to that, I ran a successful international acrylic charm pre-order campaign for my Dumb Bitch Juice charms. After that, I participated in Pintopia and raised over 10k in funding for new enamel pins. I'm very comfortable running large campaigns and fulfillment is very easy for me since this is my full time job. :)

What are the pin specs?

All pins will be roughly 2" tall/wide, and most will have a gunmetal finish I've used my pin manufacturer before in the past, and the quality has always been great with my previous orders.

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 Pintober 2024?

Back 3+ campaigns from the Pintober flairboard to recieve those artist's free candy mini pins :)

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