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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 8633047" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>I understand that sentiment and have certainly made that calculation on some projects that I backed. But the real joy in backing the right project for me is helping get a product created that might not have otherwise gone forward. There are Kickstarters I've backed where not long after the project was fulfilled, you buy the product for less through traditional outlets. As long as not promises were made about this and no dishonest marketing was involved, this didn't bother me at all. But rage I see in the comments section of projects where this happens makes it very clear that not everyone feels this way.</p><p></p><p>I also enjoy living vicariously through the creators. Here I think many backers are similar. I find when a creator--especially for a risky and longer-term project--shares regular updates, good and bad, backers are far more forgiving of delays. COVID-related printing delays made this difficult--how much more can you say other than "we are still waiting." But I've seen some creators that will give updates where in edition to the bad news (we are still waiting, we've contracted the printer, blah blah), they write up some interesting product-related tidbits.</p><p></p><p>Actually, the one thing that I <em>am</em> a sucker for are Kickstarter exclusive editions. For example a board game with a different box, or certain pieces or cards, that only Kickstarter backer get. Not a delay-risking stretch goal. Just some small exclusive change. Its nerd-collector catnip. The other thing that gets me are putting backers names in the acknowledgements or getting a signed copy. Not practical with projects with very large numbers of backers, but I've backed at a higher tier for signed copies or being listed in the acknowledgement section.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 8633047, member: 6796661"] I understand that sentiment and have certainly made that calculation on some projects that I backed. But the real joy in backing the right project for me is helping get a product created that might not have otherwise gone forward. There are Kickstarters I've backed where not long after the project was fulfilled, you buy the product for less through traditional outlets. As long as not promises were made about this and no dishonest marketing was involved, this didn't bother me at all. But rage I see in the comments section of projects where this happens makes it very clear that not everyone feels this way. I also enjoy living vicariously through the creators. Here I think many backers are similar. I find when a creator--especially for a risky and longer-term project--shares regular updates, good and bad, backers are far more forgiving of delays. COVID-related printing delays made this difficult--how much more can you say other than "we are still waiting." But I've seen some creators that will give updates where in edition to the bad news (we are still waiting, we've contracted the printer, blah blah), they write up some interesting product-related tidbits. Actually, the one thing that I [I]am[/I] a sucker for are Kickstarter exclusive editions. For example a board game with a different box, or certain pieces or cards, that only Kickstarter backer get. Not a delay-risking stretch goal. Just some small exclusive change. Its nerd-collector catnip. The other thing that gets me are putting backers names in the acknowledgements or getting a signed copy. Not practical with projects with very large numbers of backers, but I've backed at a higher tier for signed copies or being listed in the acknowledgement section. [/QUOTE]
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