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 can I expect my plush/pins?
Estimated delivery is late October/early November. However, I can NOT guarantee Christmas delivery (if these are presents) as sometimes factory delays occur which I have no control over.
Can't I just wait til they are in the shop?
These projects are all or nothing. If we reach deadline and the plush aren't at funding goal, there will be no production and no 'get it later' option. Plush manufacture is a huge, up-front investment that can be tough for small businesses and why many of us turn to the help of awesome backers like you. Remember, you will not be charged until/if we reach our initial funding goal by June X, 2024.
I want to help, but I can't afford to back right now!
No money will be exchanged until June X, when the project closes, but if you're still unable to back, social shares help too! Tweet, share, reblog, pin, tell random people in the grocery check out line - whatever helps to get the word out.