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 will I receive my rewards?
If everything goes smoothly with manufacturing, meaning no remake required, then my target is to send out all the rewards by March 2025. Please refer to the timeline section for a more detailed breakdown of our schedule.
When is shipping charged?
Shipping is charged separately from your pledge. It will be calculated in the pledge manager, which you will have access to after the campaign ended. It will then be charged sometime before I ship out your rewards. Please refer to the shipping section for more information on shipping fees.
Will any of these items be available after the crowdfunding campaign ends?
After I fulfill all my rewards, and if there are any items left, I will have them available at my Etsy store. However, please note that the price will be a bit higher. Also, there is a chance that there will only be b grade and seconds pins for the store.
Can I pledge for the the pumpkin kitty or it is only available as a freebie?
You can get the pumpkin kitty by pledging for a mini kitty pin, or as an add-on. However, the greatest saving is to get it from the 8 pin set ($12 CAD saving)!