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Project FAQ
You can think of it like pre-orders for a product that also helps the artist get that product made! When you pledge to this campaign, you'll receive your choice of enamel pins from any of the designs shown. Beyond the initial campaign goal of the first pin, each additional design will "unlock" when a certain funding goal is reached, meaning even more designs are successfully funded! When the campaign finishes, all the pins that have their goals met will be created, and then shipped out to you!
I ship anywhere in the world! 🙌 Shipping will be charged after the campaign is over and you've selected your pins. Shipping begins at $5 to the US, $12 to Canada, and $15 to all other countries. Large orders of 10+ pins will be approximately $2-5 extra. All orders come with tracking.
Limited Editions are, well, limited in production run to only a small batch! Only that amount is ever produced and that specific pin is never produced again. Additionally, my LE pins are individually stamped with a unique number (engraved on the back) indicating which individual one you own from the print run (a LE of 50 means they would be numbered 1/50, 2/50, etc). Backers who purchase full sets will get matching numbers on their pins.
They are blind-bagged pins, meaning you get a random color! If you purchase the set of 3 blind bags, we will do our best to not send any duplicates depending on availability. If you'd like the whole set you can purchase that, so that you get one of each color. The only Compy pin that is not random is the sparkly black one you can get by backing three or more projects within Animal Akademia!
After the campaign is over and pledges are collected you will be sent a survey via email where you will be able to select the pins that come with your reward tier / add-ons you chose.
You will be notified by email when I need your survey completed by, usually a couple weeks after the project ends! The quicker everyone fills out it out the quicker and easier I can get your pins out to you! Surveys that are significantly late may not be able to be fulfilled, so please fill them out at your earliest convenience. Backers are responsible for making sure their surveys are filled out and credit card failures are corrected in a timely manner. In the case project fulfillment is complete and we still have not heard from you, your pledge will be considered a donation to the project. If you need extra time or are having issues providing any info please get in touch!
I do not use a grading system. All pins are pre-inspected for quality before being shipped. Please keep in mind enamel pins are all made by hand and as a result may contain small cosmetic imperfections, for example: tiny specks, nicks, variations in glitter distribution, metal polish, etc. are normal and not considered damage.
It's about big as the palm of an average hand! If you want an example of my last giant pin, you can check my Updates for photos. It's hard to tell how big and cool they are until you see them in person!
BackerKit FAQ
BackerKit Crowdfunding is an all-or-nothing collaborative funding platform. Creators share their project ideas and set a funding goal with a deadline. Backers pledge money to help make the project possible.
If the project meets its goal by the deadline, pledges are charged and the creator moves forward. If it doesn’t, no one is charged.
Backers often receive special rewards for their support, such as:
- Exclusive products
- Bonus rewards for backing related projects
- Discount pricing
- Behind-the-scenes updates
- Creative input opportunities
Pledging in crowdfunding is a commitment to support the creation of a new product or project. Unlike a traditional purchase, you're not buying an item that already exists. Instead, your contribution helps bring a creative idea to life, and in return, you typically receive rewards (such as the product itself) as a thank you for your early support.
- Select a pledge level with the reward(s) you would like to receive
- Select any add-ons
- Confirm your pledge!
- You are charged only if the campaign meets its funding goal.
- Charges happen when the campaign ends, not when you pledge.
The creator will send you a survey to:
- Ask you for more information about your rewards (selecting options, etc)
- Collect shipping information
- Offer additional items you may want to add to your pledge
- Collect shipping fees (if applicable)
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge. Additional payments are charged when you complete the survey.
Only the project creator and the BackerKit Support Team can see your pledge and contact information. Other backers and the public cannot see your individual pledge amount or personal details.
You can change or adjust your pledge level and add-ons before the campaign ends. After the project concludes, cancellations or changes are at the creator's discretion and may depend on what stage the project is in.
Overtime Mode extends your campaign past its original end time to give backers a final chance to make their pledge. It will add an additional 10 minutes past the end time as long as pledges keep coming in. The campaign will end when there is a 10-minute period without any new pledges.