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 long will production take?
The book is finished. The final files will be ready to send to the printers immediately upon receiving the funds from backerkit. I am using an overseas offset printer I have a continuing relationship with that has so far always delivered high quality books on time... estimated time to receive the finished books will be roughly 35-45 days after receiving the funds. There is always the chance for shipping delays from weather, etc... out of our control.
Shipping costs
Shipping costs will be figured out after the campaign so you only pay exactly what is necessary for YOUR package, and not an average estimate... I don't want you having to pay any extra over what is necessary.
what are the physical "freebies"?
The Physical freebies are my little gifts to you. from the time you back, you will receive the current freebie, and all the freebies released each Friday after that! The SOONER you back, the more you get! If you back in the first 48 hours you will receive a FREE 11" x 17" double sided Alice poster, and all the freebies unlocked after that! if you miss the first 48 hours, but back within the first week, you will receive an exclusive Alice mini comic written by TS Luther that shows when Alice first met Big Tin! new freebies will be released each Friday after that and will be voted on in backer polls. *Freebies are for physical backers only, and are separate from unlocked achievements, etc... they are my free gifts to early backers.