Hi everyone,

First, I want to apologize that this update is later than usual. I chose to wait because I did not want to post without clear and accurate information. With production costs, freight pricing, and import variables continuing to shift, I felt it was important to gather as much clarity as possible before updating you.

The original project funds have now been fully allocated. To complete printing with our current manufacturer in China, we need 6,000 dollars to cover the remaining production balance. After that, we will need to cover freight, import duties, and receiving costs in order to bring the decks into fulfillment.

We did explore moving production to the United States. However, even with reduced domestic shipping, the total production cost was nearly double. Because 17,500 dollars has already been invested into the current manufacturing run, completing production where it stands remains the most financially responsible path forward.

Revenue from remaining inventory sales has not been sufficient to cover both ongoing operational expenses and the additional production costs required to complete this project. As a result, additional fundraising will be necessary in order to move forward.

Because international freight costs continue to fluctuate, I am currently gathering updated quotes before announcing a final fundraising total.

Here is the projected sequence once funding is secured:

1. Pay remaining production balance  
2. Printing completion  
3. Arrange freight and import  
4. Receive inventory into storage  
5. Begin fulfillment  

To stabilize operations, I have consolidated storage, shifted fulfillment to my home, reduced overhead wherever possible, and allowed one storage unit holding older inventory to go to auction in order to prevent further debt accumulation.

78 Tarot is now being run solely by me. Despite the challenges, I remain committed to completing this project responsibly and transparently.

I will share the confirmed funding plan once freight estimates are finalized and the full amount needed is clear.

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

Kayti