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
I want to buy a zine/some merch but I cannot back right now.
You will be charged when the campaign closes, so as long as you have the funds by March 13th you can back at any time! After the campaign is over only digital zines and leftovers (if available) will be on sale.
Can I buy digital zines after the campaign ends?
After the campaign ends, you will still be able to buy digital zines through our BackerKit pre-order store. This store will be linked to the campaign immediately after it ends.
Can I buy physical zines or merch after the campaign ends?
Maybe, but do not bet on it! We will produce a small number of extra books and merch pieces in case any packages are damaged or lost. If we have any leftovers after all backers' orders are sucessfully fulfilled, we will put these on sale on our BackerKit pre-order store. Since we cannot confirm whether we will have any leftovers before fulfillment is complete, we cannot guarantee whether a particular article will be available outside of this crowdfunding campaign.
How much will I pay for shipping?
We estimate shipping costs to be 10 USD for US orders, 21 USD for Canadian orders, and 30 USD for all other regions. This estimate is applicable for all levels with physical rewards. Shipping costs may vary slightly if, for example you add several add-ons to your order, though we will do our best to keep these as low as possible.
I want a specific type of merch but cannot afford to pledge at the level it is included at
Good news: most of our merch pieces can be purchased as add-ons! While the bundles offered as pledge levels are the ones that provide backers with the greater value, we wanted to still give everyone as much of an option to mix and match pieces as we could.
Are you affiliated with the Anne Rice estate/AMC?
No, this is a fan project. Our fanzines and associated merch pieces are not official licensed products but rather transformative works created by fans inspired by the Vampire Chronicles book series and its many different adaptations.