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
How Do I Choose My Designs?
Once the campaign ends and we meet our goal, you will receive a survey asking for your choice of designs among the unlocked designs as well as for your shipping address.
What If I Need To Change My Address Between Now And Fulfillment?
Address changes will be accepted up until edits are locked, which will be shortly before shipping begins. To ensure your pledge will be sent to the correct address, please make sure you update the address asap. I will be sending an updated reminder to double check addresses when the pins are on their way to me.
Will These Be Available After The Campaign Ends?
Once Backerkit rewards are fulfilled, any leftover pins will get listed into our shop at full price, however, the customized backing cards are not guaranteed. Once I am out, all pins may be backed with Craft Quest's generic backing cards. Any pins that are not A grade will also be listed.
How Do you Grade Your Pins?
PIN GRADING INFO: A Grade- These pins may have one or two small imperfections that are not noticeable from a distance. These imperfections may include: -small scratches -small mold defects -small misprints B grade- These pins may have one or two additional noticeable flaws including but not limited to: -large specks of color or black -bubbles -chips -dents -scratches -missing or discolored fill - overfill C Grade- These pins have noticeable flaws that can be seen from a distance, such as: -large smudges, -random paint mistakes -large dust specs **All backers will be receiving the best quality pins from what I order. If you are interested in any potential B/C grade pins, feel free to message me or follow my etsy for updates on these**