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

Why should I support this project on backerkit? Whats in it for me?

You get first dibs on all my standard grade pins. The money raised on backerkit goes right into production costs so the more people pledge, the more designs will be available. Also, you get a special discounted price that will not be available once this campaign is over.

Are these pins Limited Edition?

Unless they are super successful I most likely will not reorder these pins once they are gone.

How do I select which pin that I want?

You will be sent a survey once the campaign is over where you may choose from any of the unlocked designs.

What is the mystery pin option?

You will receive a random pin from any of the unlocked designs. If you pick more than one mystery I will be sure not to send you duplicates. This option is great for people who don't mind a little surprise!

How do I get the free pin?

You must back both campaigns Cosplay Corgis by Robot Dragon Studios and Horde of the Eclipse by Lizbie Cafe to get your freebies!

I have more questions!

Please send me an email at [email protected] for any further questions that have not been answered.

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

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