Reply To: Large Kickstarters should be more open about shipping costs

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@limburger

That is true, unfortunately.  However, when dealing with those small obviously inexperienced companies I feel less inclined to go all out and invest  a lot of money.  While that is me personally.  I dont think I am alone in that thinking. Which perhaps can keep them from getting to “big”.  I don’t know.  Really small KSers have to be really really cool to draw me in.

At the end of the day, it will always be a gamble for backers.  Like many have said, there are no consumer protections.  It can be akin to the wild west at times.  I try to always remember to never spend more then I can afford to just plain up lose and never see anything from ever again.

I was part of the Palladium Robotech debacle.  Lost far more then I’d ever wish to say.   Lots of issues with that KS.  However, I have never seen anything like that since.   Its been over a couple years now since I backed a failed KS.

If you are going to back KSers you really have to temper your expectations, be willing to roll the dice on what you will or wont get.  Understand things will change, and not for the better.  Mostly you just plain have to be willing to just walk away unsatisfied.  Not a great thing for sure, but it is reality.

If shipping is too high, customs fees are to much, or just plain shady shit going on… you gotta just walk away with whatever you can get.  Seek a refund, even its a fraction of what you paid… failing that just don’t pay shipping and walk away.  Ive had to do that before.   Its not right, feels bad.  But better to end things on your own terms, then be taken for a ride.