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
Does Kickstarter make sure that you get the entire amount?
Backerkit will do their best to remind backers to update their payment methods if they are not able to collect the amount at the end, but they are not going to replace the amount that has been lost from failed transactions for us. That is not their job or their position to do so. We rely heavily on backers to fulfill what they promised, which is to complete the payment. We can only go by your word, and once the timer ends for that campaign, the ending amount will never be the complete total, which jeopardizes everyone's orders. You are HURTING the campaign and its backers by not cancelling before the campaign ends if you do not have the intention of fulfilling the pledge. Please do not join, if this is not the Backerkit campaign for you. <3
Will you have extras in your Etsy shop?
I will try to have anything that is left from fulfillment available. The Backerkit campaign takes priority and pins will not be listed until the last pin is shipped off.
Am I charged for VATs upfront?
No. Your payment is strictly for your items, and the shipping. VAT will be paid by you once the item reaches your country. The Backerkit Campaign highlights this as the procedure for this particular campaign.
What size will the pins be?
The main Wabbit Pins to be unlocked are at least 2.4" inches (76.2mm)
I need to change my address, I just moved.
No worries! If you need to change your address, while pins are in production, you are more than welcome to make updates! You can follow the link back through your survey and make the updates. I will lock addresses around the beginning of September, but I can give you a better update once I hear that the pins are ready. I will give you 48 hrs before locking.
Will you send us regular updates?
Yes! I love show and tell! As soon as I have photos and updates, I'll announce them via Backerkit.
Do you do refunds?
Once the orders go out May 20th, there are no refunds. Funds will go to the purchase of supplies and pins.
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 Pintopia 2024?
Check out this help doc to find out how to receive FREE pins for Pintopia 2024: https://help.backerkit.com/article/821-how-do-i-get-free-pins-during-pintopia-2024
What do FREE Pintopia 2024 Pins look like?
Check out this help doc to find out what the FREE pins look like for Pintopia 2024: https://help.backerkit.com/article/822-what-do-free-pintopia-2024-pins-look-like