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
What grade will the pin rewards be?
Pin Quality - The "A Grade" or "Standard Grade" pins of those I receive from my manufacturer will be those going out to backers, these are the highest quality pins produced in the batch. Therefore any "B Grade" sometimes called "Seconds" pins will only be available at a reduced rate (due to the defects associated with this grading) after the campaign, and these B grade pins will not be going out to backers.
Manufacturing Details
Enamel pin manufacturing for these designs may take up to 4 months, estimated reward shipping date for this campaign is August 2024. Please note, slight design changes are sometimes necessary to translate well from a 2-D design to a physical, handmade product and pins will not look *exactly* like the mockups.
Project Timeline
14 days to receive funds & begin production - May 3rd 2-3 months for all pins to go through production and shipping to me in USA - July/August 7-14 days for quality control/packing - Mid August Rewards shipping to you! - Late August Of course in the event of any changes, I'll be sure to notify you!
How do I find out what projects I’ve pledged to?
Check out this help doc on how to locate your pledges for Pintopia 2024: https://help.backerkit.com/article/824-how-do-i-find-out-what-projects-i-ve-pledged-to
How do I get free pins during Pintopia 2024?
Check out this help doc to find out how to receive FREE pins for Pintopia 2024: https://help.backerkit.com/article/821-how-do-i-get-free-pins-during-pintopia-2024
What do FREE Pintopia 2024 Pins look like?
Check out this help doc to find out what the FREE pins look like for Pintopia 2024: https://help.backerkit.com/article/822-what-do-free-pintopia-2024-pins-look-like