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 type of backings will the pins have?

The pins will have rubber backings to start with, but will also come with a set of butterfly clasps to change to your liking.

Will the pins have backing cards?

They will not. To cut costs and save on environmental waste, we send all our pins now in cotton bags. You will be given the option to use the cotton bags or to keep them in the original polybags.

How big are the pins?

The pins will be 1.5 inches.

Will the pins be available after the campaign?

If the campaign meets its goal (and all stretch goals)--yes! The only exception are any bonus pins, such as the collaborative pin for Pintopia, will not likely be available after the campaign.

How does shipping work?

You will be charged shipping at the END of the campaign, once everything is funded and good to go. The price you pay on each tier is only for the item itself, and does not include shipping. Please refer to the graphic on the front page to see estimates for what shipping will be for you, though please note that these are only ESTIMATES. We will always aim to keep shipping costs as low as possible. Apologies for any inconvenience!

How does this cross-collab thing work?

If you back my campaign, and my collab partner's campaign, you'll get freebie pins from the both of us! This is the ONLY way to get these special pins, they are not available as normal add-ons. These pins will be automatically added to your pledge in the survey stage. Additionally, if you back my campaign and my fiance's campaign, ANTIQUITY, while you won't get a bonus pin, you'll only have to pay shipping once, since we're shipping from the same place!

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