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Attn: Kickstarter supporters
Posted on 8/1/15 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 8/1/15 at 6:17 pm
Any other people like to support "start-ups"?
This is a good cause for someone who just wants to publish an indie boardgame. Not asking for much $$$.
Even if you don't actually want a boardgame, you can support with "add-on" pledge. I know it will mean a lot to a few people.
LINK
This is a good cause for someone who just wants to publish an indie boardgame. Not asking for much $$$.
Even if you don't actually want a boardgame, you can support with "add-on" pledge. I know it will mean a lot to a few people.
LINK
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Posted on 8/1/15 at 6:20 pm to Geaux Tahel
Chicken usually frowns on self marketing. Having said that, I'm REALLY CLOSE to preordering some Blink security cameras from Innomedia. They started on kickstarted.
I supported one product on Indigogo which was a super versatile case for my iPhone 5. It had a multi tool, a thumb drive, multiple lenses with a mag ring around the camera lens. It was awesome looking.
shite took forever to make. They blew through their funding goal and then took forever getting the prototypes right. Then it was flat out flimsy. Didn't hold up. Was a big letdown. If it was a better product the idea was fantastic. But it's execution turned me off to crowd funding.
I supported one product on Indigogo which was a super versatile case for my iPhone 5. It had a multi tool, a thumb drive, multiple lenses with a mag ring around the camera lens. It was awesome looking.
shite took forever to make. They blew through their funding goal and then took forever getting the prototypes right. Then it was flat out flimsy. Didn't hold up. Was a big letdown. If it was a better product the idea was fantastic. But it's execution turned me off to crowd funding.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 6:32 pm to GFunk
I've supported 54 projects so far. All sorts of stupid shite. ;) But if it helps people and I can afford it... I have no problems with it. It would be cool if Chicken had a Crowdfunder page for those that like to help others ;)
Posted on 8/1/15 at 10:35 pm to Geaux Tahel
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But if it helps people and I can afford it... I have no problems with it.
I bet you get duped out of a lot of money
Posted on 8/2/15 at 9:11 pm to Geaux Tahel
I don't understand why people give money to kick starter projects. Are you buying the product or giving your money like a donation?
Posted on 8/2/15 at 9:16 pm to CajunTiger92
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Are you buying the product or giving your money like a donation?
I have not done it but I believe that you are basically paying for early access as it develops
Posted on 8/2/15 at 9:17 pm to CajunTiger92
You are typically buying the product. It's usually all spelled out what you get for each amount pledged.
My wife's cousin recently kickstarted a board game. He raised $45k, so he can get it published now. I chipped in $39, so I get a copy when it's out.
My wife's cousin recently kickstarted a board game. He raised $45k, so he can get it published now. I chipped in $39, so I get a copy when it's out.
Posted on 8/2/15 at 11:10 pm to Korkstand
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My wife's cousin recently kickstarted a board game. He raised $45k, so he can get it published now
Posted on 8/2/15 at 11:35 pm to HailToTheChiz
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The initial goal was $26k, and once met they added a few "stretch goals" at $30k, $35k, $40k and $45k, which added new scenarios to the game (I guess different card packs and stuff to allow different game modes or something).
The key to his success was the game was extremely fleshed out, and essentially the only thing the money was needed for was the initial production run. He has been through years of development, playtesting and refinement. The artwork was already 90%+ completed, and the campaign was mostly run and promoted by the (small but established) board game company that he had lined up to produce it.
In cases like his where the only obstacle is funding (no expected production issues, no regulatory hurdles, no issues to sort out), kickstarters are ideal IMO. You don't even have to worry about proving to an investor that the market is there, because the market is your investor.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:16 am to Korkstand
I can see helping out a friend or family member. When that is not the case, I don't understand paying for a product when there is a chance it'll never be produced.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 6:23 am to CajunTiger92
If it isn't produced you get your money back. You need to Wikipedia crowd funding. The point is you find a project that you take an interest in or think is cool, and you put $ down to back it. In exchange you typically get early access/limited editions/huge discounts off the ultimate MSRP.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 7:29 am to Korkstand
That's pretty awesome
Posted on 8/3/15 at 11:41 am to Geaux Tahel
I've been thinking about doing a Kickstarter for a music album. I'd only need $500, and I HATE asking money from family and friends.
Anyone know of strategies to run a successful Kickstarter campaign? Most pieces I've read online say to use Facebook and Instagram to appeal to family and friends.
Anyone know of strategies to run a successful Kickstarter campaign? Most pieces I've read online say to use Facebook and Instagram to appeal to family and friends.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 11:44 am to StringedInstruments
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I'd only need $500, and I HATE asking money from family and friends.
Kickstarter for 500??
Save some money man
Posted on 8/3/15 at 12:33 pm to HailToTheChiz
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Kickstarter for 500??
Save some money man
You must be missing my posts recently. I'm in a hole and trying to climb out.
I make $50 every 2-3 months on my first album. I'd like to get into to playing live gigs some more and could use an updated product. Plus if I can have the same success as the first, I could make $100 every 2-3 months on sales and streaming payments.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 12:54 pm to StringedInstruments
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I HATE asking money from family and friends.
quote:Are you ok with asking for money from family and friends on social media and through kickstarter, just not face-to-face? I would just swallow my pride, ask family and friends, and save the 8-10% fee kickstarter would charge. I mean, they will get a copy of the album, right? What's so bad about asking them to pre-order? Billion dollar companies do that.
Most pieces I've read online say to use Facebook and Instagram to appeal to family and friends.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 1:22 pm to Korkstand
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Are you ok with asking for money from family and friends on social media and through kickstarter, just not face-to-face? I would just swallow my pride, ask family and friends, and save the 8-10% fee kickstarter would charge. I mean, they will get a copy of the album, right? What's so bad about asking them to pre-order? Billion dollar companies do that.
I suppose it's possible to do a presale. I want it to just be an EP, so I assume there's a way to give out download keys or something.
I'd prefer to just start a Kickstarter and then get backers without ever asking family and friends. I would put it on my Facebook - "Starting a Kickstarter; Get an Advanced Copy yada yada." But I'd rather figure out a way to get more money from outside sources. I didn't know if there was a suggestion for doing that.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 1:26 pm to StringedInstruments
I think its a good idea for items that have a very large fixed cost to get off the ground. But lots of the shite on there could easily be made in a small run to get started and then people don't get stuck with crap. I personally don't like the idea of funding your concept with out any of the upside and all of the downside.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 1:34 pm to StringedInstruments
The amount of effort and stress that'll come from a Kickstarter for $500 just isn't worth it. Go mow some lawns, wait some tables, or deliver some pizzas a day or 2 a week. You'll have that $500 in no time.
Plus you'll have the satisfaction of earning it yourself with no pressure from your backers to deliver the product. You'll be recording the album because you love writing music, not because you owe it to 50 backers.
Plus you'll have the satisfaction of earning it yourself with no pressure from your backers to deliver the product. You'll be recording the album because you love writing music, not because you owe it to 50 backers.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 6:51 pm to Mr.Perfect
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I bet you get duped out of a lot of money
Maybe, but it's ONLY money I can AFFORD to be duped out of ;)
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