Hello! My name is Roy! You can find me under the handle Royarach on most social medias. I am a queer artist and designer based out of California and make a wide range of products from accessories, prints, apparel and sculpts.
This pin set is series is a continuation of my curio themed pins, but with a stranger twist!
How Backerkit works
Backerkit will not charge you unless the campaign reaches its funding goal.
You can change your pledge amount at any time before the campaign ends.
Surveys will be sent out once the campaign has completed so you can pick which designs you would like.
New pins unlock when funding goals are met. If funding exceeds the final goal all pins will be unlocked!
Standard and Premium pins
This campaign includes standard and premium designs. Standard pins are simpler or smaller pins with minimal effects. Premium pins are large and/or have special effects like additional screen printed designs, stained glass enamel, or UV printed details. As such Premium pins will be more expensive than Standard pins. Please see description or images to see if a design is a Premium or Standard.
Early Bird Backers within the first 48 hours will receive a freebie sticker of the White Witch Moth sticker. Sticker will be 3 inches big and holographic waterproof vinyl.
Returning Backers will receive a freebie sticker of the Strange Jellyfish Specimen sticker. Sticker will be 3 inches big and clear waterproof vinyl.
Along with being able to add-on any additional pins, here are some other add-ons available!
Handmade resin figures based on my Crystal Ammonite Specimen pin. Approximately 3 inches tall including the base and stand. 2 colors available: Blue, and backerkit only Purple! This means the purple version will only be available for this campaign! Completely handmade so every model is special in its own way and never the same!
Welcome to Pintober! — a celebration of creativity and collaboration from a diverse group of artists collectively running enamel pin crowdfunding projects from Oct 21st through Nov 1st.
Freebie Cross-Collaboration Pins —Back 3 or more Pintober campaigns and get a free sweet treat mini-pin from each of the artists you have supported! 🍬🍬🍬
Estimates can change or be delayed due to a number of reasons I can't control. So please allow for wiggle room. Thank you for your understanding!
October 21st - Campaign begins
November 1st - Campaign ends
November 7th- November 21st - Pre-order store opens and surveys go out
Late November - Manufacturing begins
March-April - Items ship out. (Also, international backers through Etsy will be charged around this time and ship when payment is received.) Production may be longer or shorter as factories and business close for the holiday season, so please consider significant wiggle room!
Shipping will be charged after the campaign is over though a Backerkit survey. This is also another opportunity to add other items, though we recommend you pledge for everything you want to fully fund the campaign first!
All packaging will use eco friendly and/or curb side recyclable materials.
Domestic US shipping will vary between $5-$10 based on quantity and location.
International shipping will vary between $13-$25 based on quantity and location.
Tariffs Due to tariffs, prices overall have gone up and have already been considered when planning for the funding of these items. As such, you will not see a change in any costs or shipping as of now. If any significant changes happen between now and then they will be communicated!
International backers: Please keep in mind that you will be responsible for any customs/VAT fees. It is illegal to change the price or mark the items as gifts on customs forms. If your package is returned for non-payment, we will contact you for additional shipping payment for redelivery.
Due to UK, French, and German VAT laws we currently cannot ship to either of these places legally from Backerkit. Any orders from here will be refunded. Additional leftovers will be sold in my shops.
Due to new EU laws (see GSPR for more information) I can no longer ship to the EU (plus northern Ireland) at all at this moment.
HOWEVER, UK Backers: If you want to pledge and you live in the UK please send an email to [email protected]. Due to VAT the only way I can ship to the UK is though my Etsy.
In your message, please include:
pledge level
add-ons if any
which designs you want to receive
whether or not you pledged to any 2 other Pintober members
any other information you think could be relevant to your pledge
Using this information I will set up a reserved Etsy listing for you at the cost of pledge plus shipping when the project is ready to ship. Please see timeline for more details.
!!!!!Currently even with etsy there is no way to ship to Germany, France, or EU at this time!!!!!
We are always open to ship again any returning packages to the backer for whatever reason they were rejected in the first place for, but please be sure to provide a reliable address, and keep an eye on your tracking number for any notifications from the mail carrier so you can help reduce the chances of your package being sent back. Unfortunately, we will need another shipping payment in order to do so as the shipping is not refunded when a package is returned. There are no refunds and if you don't respond you could lose out on your items.
Additionally, international mail service has been suspended for some countries and as such backers are responsible for confirming if service is suspended.
Once backers have received their pledges, any extras will be available after the campaign in our respective shops but at a higher price.
Refunds and Exchanges: Refunds are not accepted. Backers are given ample time to make decisions while the survey is active. Once your order is locked in, I will not accept any refunds or exchanges as funds are needed to order items.
If your rewards arrive damaged during transit please reach out to me with proof with photos and we can see what we can do about it.
Enamel pins are manufactured and crafted by hand so some errors may occur that will cause delays. Please keep in mind that artwork may not be 100% final! Please allow for minor variances like color, display, print, etc. I will convey any issues that come up with backers through the updates section. Delays due to holiday, sickness, shipping delays, and other unforeseen circumstances may occur and will be communicated through the updates channel.
Pins shipped will be standard grade, those with no visible flaws, OR flaws which are very minute or consistent and not immediately noticeable meaning they will range from perfect to very minor. All pins will be inspected prior to shipping.
