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
Why is shipping so pricey?
Because these books are coming to you all the way from the Land of Oz, and there’s a lot of air between the Downunder and the rest of the world. If that’s the case, why not drop ship the books? Because if I do that, I can't sign them! Also my special edition printer is in Australia too. Kaligraphic Print is an awesome, family-run printing company who specialise in making very pretty books, with foil covers and sprayed edges and all the good things! You should totally check out their Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/kaligraphicprint/).
International shipping for Pledges with bundled books & Add-ons
FOR SPECIAL EDITION BOOKS please check out the tables at the BOTTOM of this FAQ. FOR NON-SPECIAL EDITON ADD-ONS To keep shipping costs as reasonable as possible, if you select a pledge level that includes a physical book bundle—such as The Starter Set or The Whole Freakin (Paper) Shebang—or add a physical book in the Add-ons section, these books will be drop-shipped, incurring additional shipping. If your country is not listed, shoot me a message and we'll get it sorted. Please note that the following costs are on top of basic shipping. THE STARTER SET USA - USD15.00 | Canada - USD20.00 | United Kingdom - £7.00. THE WHOLE FREAKIN (PAPER) SHEBANG USA - USD25.00 | Canada - USD48.00 | United Kingdom - £7.00. ADD-ON 1 PAPERBACK USA - USD11.00 | Canada - USD13.00 | United Kingdom - £7.00. ADD-ON 2 PAPERBACKS USA - USD12.00 | Canada - USD17.00 | United Kingdom - £7.00. ADD-ON 3 PAPERBACKS USA - USD13.00 | Canada - USD20.00 | United Kingdom - £7.00. SPECIAL EDITION ADD-ONS & UPGRADES Special editions are shipped direct from the author (aka. me!) and will incur additional shipping. Please see below for costs. If your country isn't listed, shoot me an email or leave a comment in the Community section. I AM MAGGIE + GAMER SPECIAL EDITION USA & Canada - USD27.00 | UK & Europe - EURO29.00. I AM MAGGIE + SHORT BITS COLLECTED EDITION HARDCOVER USA & Canada - USD27.00 | UK & Europe - EURO29.00. I AM MAGGIE + GAMER SPECIAL EDITION + SHORT BITS COLLECTED EDITION HARDCOVER USA & Canada - USD41.00 | UK & Europe - EURO45.00.
Australian & New Zealand shipping for Pledges with bundled books & Add-ons
Book bundles—such as those in the The Starter Set or The Whole Freakin (Paper) Shebang pledge levels—and paperback add-ons will be shipped separately and incur additional shipping costs. Please note that the following costs are on top of basic shipping and include shipping for special editions. All prices are in Australian dollars. THE STARTER SET Australia $15.00 | New Zealand $33.50. THE WHOLE FREAKIN (PAPER) SHEBANG Australia $20.00 | New Zealand $45.00 ADD-ON 1 PAPERBACK Australia $11.00 | New Zealand $22.00* ADD-ON 2 PAPERBACKS Australia $11.00 | New Zealand $26.50* ADD-ON 3 PAPERBACKS Australia $15.00 | New Zealand $33.00* *These prices are indicative. Actual price will be based on weight and calculated post-campaign. If you would like an exact price, shoot me a message!
Can I upgrade the Starter Set (paper) or Whole (Paper) Shebang to include the Gamer Special Edition paperback?
Sure! Once you back either the Starter Set or Whole (Paper) Shebang, you'll be able to upgrade your pledge to include the special edition. Be quick though, there are only a few copies left! A NOTE ON SHIPPING: Special editions are shipped direct from the author (aka. me!) and will incur additional shipping. Please see below for costs. If your country isn't listed, shoot me an email or leave a comment in the Community section. I AM MAGGIE + GAMER SPECIAL EDITION New Zealand - AUD25.75 | USA & Canada - USD27.00 | UK & Europe - €29.00. I AM MAGGIE + SHORT BITS COLLECTED EDITION HARDCOVER New Zealand - AUD25.75 | USA & Canada - USD27.00 | UK & Europe - €29.00. I AM MAGGIE + GAMER SPECIAL EDITION + SHORT BITS COLLECTED EDITION HARDCOVER New Zealand - AUD39.00 | USA & Canada - USD41.00 | UK & Europe - €45.00.
Can I upgrade the Whole (Paper) Shebang to include the Short Bits Collected Edition 1 hardcover?
Sure! Once you pledge for the Whole (Paper) Shebang, you'll be able to upgrade your pledge to include the special edition. Be quick though, there are only a few copies left! A NOTE ON SHIPPING: Special editions are shipped direct from the author (aka. me!) and will incur additional shipping. Please see below for costs. If your country isn't listed, shoot me an email or leave a comment in the Community section. I AM MAGGIE + SHORT BITS COLLECTED EDITION HARDCOVER New Zealand - AUD25.75 | USA & Canada - USD27.00 | UK & Europe - €29.00. I AM MAGGIE + GAMER SPECIAL EDITION New Zealand - AUD25.75 | USA & Canada - USD27.00 | UK & Europe - €29.00. I AM MAGGIE + GAMER SPECIAL EDITION + SHORT BITS COLLECTED EDITION HARDCOVER New Zealand - AUD39.00 | USA & Canada - USD41.00 | UK & Europe - €45.00.