I believe for one project I backed during COVID, the creator gave us the option of a donation to help cover the increased cost of shipping (or maybe it was a "donate what you want" digital goodie that was essentially just a thank-you for help covering the additional shipping costs). That way it was entirely voluntary for anyone who had the means to help cover a little of the burden while those who couldn't didn't have to pay anything more than they'd previously been promised. Maybe something like that would be good? So it's completely optional and voluntary but you're not forced to just swallow all these costs? I think a lot of folks would be willing to chip in a little so you're more properly compensated for all the work that's going in to this.
I believe for one project I backed during COVID, the creator gave us the option of a donation to help cover the increased cost of shipping (or maybe it was a "donate what you want" digital goodie that was essentially just a thank-you for help covering the additional shipping costs). That way it was entirely voluntary for anyone who had the means to help cover a little of the burden while those who couldn't didn't have to pay anything more than they'd previously been promised. Maybe something like that would be good? So it's completely optional and voluntary but you're not forced to just swallow all these costs? I think a lot of folks would be willing to chip in a little so you're more properly compensated for all the work that's going in to this.
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I second this! I was a part of a kickstarter that did the same thing (might've been the same one as you) and I donated some money to get it going.