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I really am sorry. This campaign did not go as well as past ones on the backend and I let that reflect in my lack of communication.
The good news is coming, we’re finally moving forward again, and I'm putting together a full proper update for you all very soon. Thank you, truly, for hanging in there with me.
Thank you all so so much for your continued patience. I really appreciate all your support, and I am SO excited to get these into your hands <3
~Meg
*These are not all final products* The Seahorses, for example, are being remade due to some accidental shifting during the pour process, so the final product will be in the center of the pin and not so low. (I'm not sure if any of that batch will ever be available as B-grades down the line. They may be left behind to save on weight/cost)
Also, keep in mind these are process photos, not beauty shots, so everything will be much brighter in person ;)
That said, here they are!🥳🎉
I will be locking addresses for everyone at the end of next week! If you need to change your address after that time, just let me know and I'll be sure to get the correct address in. This is a big step forward!!
As of now 89% of the surveys have been answered. Thank you all so much for your responses and for all of the feedback! The most popular set by far has been the Library set, followed up by the Wall specimens and Words of Encouragement.
If you are still deciding on your pins, don't worry! You still have time. Addresses will not be locked until the pins are going into the manufacturing stage. There will be a 24 hour notice before that happens. Please see below for more details on timing.
A note on tariff's - while recent changes in tariffs will affect the base cost of this order, it will not affect the amount you pay.
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I really am sorry. This campaign did not go as well as past ones on the backend and I let that reflect in my lack of communication.
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I received my pledge with seemingly no notice of shipping which was odd. I'm pretty disappointed with what was received. The book set said they would be screen printed, but this is absolutely grainy blurry UV print instead of beautiful layered print colors. The Luna moth as well. These things were misrepresented. The other pins I received are decent but each have their own quality issues, such as the incredibly thin layer of translucent sandblast on the insects set, leaving a much less black look than I expected. Also poorly applied epoxy on the Luna Moth. Along with the poor communication, the removal of stretch goals post-campaign, etc. I don't think I could trust to purchase from Paleo Press again, at the very least not a preorder/crowdfunding campaign.
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I'm located in Iowa, USA and i just got my pledge so yay. didn't get any tracking and last i thought it was still getting worked on. last i heard from cabinet of curiosities that these are supposed to go with, that is supposed to be in the process of shipping but idk.
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Hi Meg, since you don't seem to be responding to comments and nothing's been added to your IG in a while, I thought this might reach you. I hope nothing terrible has happened since your last update here and that you're well <3
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The good news is coming, we’re finally moving forward again, and I'm putting together a full proper update for you all very soon. Thank you, truly, for hanging in there with me.
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