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 the decks be delivered?
I'm hopeful for a November delivery date for the US and December for the rest of the world. I'll be pushing for much earlier, but I know how many moving parts this project has, and I'm working in plenty of padding for things to go wrong.
Can I get this deck without pledging on Backerkit?
I'm running a crowdfunding campaign rather than just setting these up for sale because the more I order at one time, the cheaper the decks become and the more features I can spring for - like the magnetic book box, extra cards, and gold foiling. Once the project reaches its funding goal, I WILL be accepting preorders off the Backerkit site, and these orders WILL count towards our stretch goals. But the project has to fund on Backerkit first! Backerkit will also have some limited tiers that will not be available off site. I highly recommend signing up at Backerkit to make sure the project succeeds!
Why Backerkit and not Kickstarter?
I've done a number of lovely campaigns on Kickstarter, but I support Backerkit's decision not to allow AI art on their platform. They are a trusted business (a lot of Kickstarters used their services already!) and I've enjoyed their transparency and customer service.