Reward Surveys are Coming!
almost 8 years ago
– Fri, May 27, 2016 at 06:45:03 PM
Right after I send out this update, I'll be releasing the surveys to collect your pledge information. I will be using Backerkit to collect your pledge information and allow you to add-on to your pledge and get additional items.
The survey will be live through June 9th. After that, you'll get a random color selection if you haven't completed the survey.
And, I was able to make the surprise I've been talking about happen. I was able to add the Connector with built-in scorepad! It will be bundled with the storage box and will not increase the price to you for getting the storage box. So, if all you ever wanted was the Storage Box, it's still $3, now you're getting the Connector with it, too. I can't break them up - they will be packaged together, so if you just want either the box or connector, just use the other as a paperweight or something.
OK, here's the boilerplate stuff from Backerkit about using their platform - I've used them as a backer a couple of times and found the interface to be very user friendly, but definitely let me know if you have questions.
We will send an email with a special link to BackerKit surveys . It is important to respond to your survey as quickly as you can since we need this information for fulfilling your rewards.
You do not need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey, just click on the survey link, fill it out, and you’re all good to go! You will be able to answer questions about your rewards preferences, provide shipping information, and pledge for more “add-ons” if you'd like.
If you use your Facebook login for your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey will be sent to the email you used for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you would prefer to use, please contact support at .backerkit.com/faq and we'll get you sorted out!
Post Campaign Update #2-production status, color survey results
almost 8 years ago
– Tue, May 24, 2016 at 12:25:38 AM
Hi all- time for another update! All is going well with the production of your rewards - here are the details:
- The winner of the new color survey is...Purple! At 35%, it beat out the two next closest colors, orange and gray, that both got around 20%. My favorite "freeform" answer was "transparent". Cool idea- I'll look into that one. But for now, your color selections for the Double Deckers will be the 5 base colors + purple
- Production of the tooling (the big metal molds that make the parts) is progressing on schedule. I'd hoped to have some pictures of the process by now, but there are apparently some proprietary steps in making the tooling and it's been a hassle to get them approved for posting. Should be getting the first samples in the next week or two.
- The Pledge Manager is set up and ready to send out. This is where you'll be able to pick your colors and add-on extras to your pledge. I am still waiting to see if I can include one more surprise as something you can add-on until I make the Pledge Manager live. Just waiting on the final numbers to see if its feasible - I think you'll all be excited if I'm able to make it happen.
- Got a number of comments from backers asking for a "packaging free" version of the rewards. I probably won't be able to do that, or if I do, I'll just be removing the packaging they originally came in and sending them along. It's really just a matter of cost effectiveness - if the production process has to manage a different stream of items (packaged vs non-packaged), it adds cost and the chances for shipping and logistical errors. I've tried to keep the packaging as minimal as possible, but still give the product a good "shelf presence" that is needed for retail sales.
There's lots of great stuff going on with the overall Card Caddy business,too:
- I tried out for Shark Tank last week. It went really well and was a great experience. You can read more about here if you're interested in the process. If I make it further in the process, I'll hear back from them in about a week.
- I moved the business out of my garage and into a real office. This was mainly because I'm bringing on a part time person to do daily shipments since it's a requirement to get listed on Walmart.com, Target.com and other online outlets I'm working with that require drop shipping capability. Getting on the respective ".com"s of the big box retailers is one route to start getting your product into the physical stores, too. It's a modest little office - I am mainly happy to have regular access back to my beer fridge in the garage!
- I'm working with a direct response television marketing company to produce and air a commercial for the Card Caddy. I had to really sell myself on the "infomercial" aspect, but they really are effective. The ad will roll out in test markets by the end of the month and if it hits certain metrics, could go to nationwide airing through the rest of the year. So, keep your eyes out for the "but wait, there's more!" moment for the Card Caddy.
- I'm continuing to get the Card Caddy in more local stores around the country. I've been working on building relationships with toy and game distributors, but haven't sealed a good deal with any of them in awhile. Just a matter of getting word on the product out to more people.
- For those of you in the tabletop gaming community, I'll be attending Origins (but I was not able to get an exhibitor table, though) and exhibiting at GenCon. I'd like to try to fit in some local cons, too, as time allows.
So, overall, things are going really well both with the production of your rewards and with the business in general. You all helped make this happen, with the funding of both my original Kickstarter and this one. Thanks for the support, and keep on gaming!
-Chris
We made it!
about 8 years ago
– Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 08:10:09 PM
Double Decker and Storage Box are unlocked! I'll keep you all posted in the coming days and weeks on our progress. Probably the first thing you'll see is a survey to pick the new color unlocked thru one of the social media goals. Thanks again and I'm looking forward to fulfilling your pledges!
Final Push!
about 8 years ago
– Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 02:43:22 PM
We've got one last day to hit that storage box stretch goal - here's some info that may make it easier for you to up your pledge:
In the Pledge Manager after the campaign is over, you'll be able to add-on all of the products I have available: Single Deckers, Double Deckers and hopefully the storage boxes. Anything you pledge that's over your pledge level will be a credit in the Pledge Manager system that you'll be able to use to get more stuff. So, if you've pledged $50 at the $35 dollar level, you'll have $15 in credit to add-on anything you like. Don't worry that if you want to pad your pledge and just get Single Deckers after the campaign is over that it will throw off the total funds I'm raising - it will work itself out. Hope that makes it clear - and easy - for you to up your pledge!
Thanks again for all the support and excellent advice and input!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/narrowshill/card-caddy-double-decker
-Chris
Let's get to the Box!
about 8 years ago
– Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 05:01:35 PM
Just need a last few day push to hit the storage box stretch goal. This is yet another component that You the Backers have helped make better through your comments. Why not be able to snap more boxes onto the bottom of the first one? It was really easy to add a connection channel to the box so that now you'll be able to add any accessory onto the bottom of the box:
We can't get there without your help - be sure to spread the word on the last few days of the campaign - it's now or never!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/narrowshill/card-caddy-double-decker
Since you're obviously an aficionado of gaming accessories, you should also check out Sam Zhao's sweet campaign for wooden deck boxes with counter storage. Sometimes you want plastic, sometimes you want wood and these really deliver!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/373390096/handmade-wood-deck-and-counter-box-for-tcg-and-tab
