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
What will the pins look like?
The pins will be approximately 1.75" x 1.5" in size, and they will be made in a black nickel metal with soft enamel covered with a layer of epoxy. Some of the pins will have spot-printed details on them as well. They will have 2 pin-backs and a laser-etched logo of mine on the back.
What will the stickers look like?
The stickers will be approximately 3" x 2.5" and will be printed on brown Kraft paper backing for a fun naturalistic look. They will not be recommended for outdoor application or anywhere you expect them to get wet, but will work great on notebooks, cell-phones, poster-boards or cork-boards, laptops, and more.
Why are the goals at the price points they are?
Each goal level is a reasonable estimate, with wiggle room for unforeseen price increases, for the cost of manufacturing both a batch of 50 pins and 50 stickers of each design. This aligns with relative batch numbers I've seen in my previous campaigns split between those pledged for in the campaign and a reasonable number left over to sell in my online shop.