![]() There is no reason that backers in Canada and the EU need to pay $40 shipping and customs on top of that. Really, I just want to help other project creators make better projects to give backers the best possible Kickstarter experience. I spend a LOT of time figuring all of this out, and despite this entry, setting up a worldwide shipping network will still take you a lot of time. All of this information is out there on the internet. Well, nothing I’ll write below is a secret. Why am I writing this? Isn’t this a competitive advantage for Stonemaier Games? Why wouldn’t we keep this a secret? Okay, let’s get to the details: Philosophy I know that’s a very specific niche in the Kickstarter economy, but a lot of what I’m going to talk about will apply to creators around the world who are making and shipping anything, regardless of where they’re manufacturing it. Last, this post is specifically for US-based board game creators who are manufacturing games in China (we use Panda Game Manufacturing). Don’t assume that things will “even out” or that economies of scale will somehow kick in. This is important to keep in mind no matter how you do shipping–if you’re including $10 of “free” shipping to backers in the US, you should include that same $10 in shipments anywhere in the world (and then add the difference on top of that).Īlso, project creators, please keep in mind that shipping is a HUGE expense no matter how cost-effectively you do it, and you should price your reward levels accurately. When we say “free shipping included” on Kickstarter, it means that shipping is included in the price of the reward level (freight + individual package). Let’s get something out of the way: No shipment is actually free. If you read the following post, you should also read the accompanying piece I wrote after shipping Euphoria.īy far the number one question I’ve been asked about my Euphoria Kickstarter campaign is, “How on earth did you provide free shipping worldwide?” Today I will answer that question in detail for those creators who are willing to put in the time and effort to provide their backers with the best possible shipping options available. ![]() A complementary podcast to this post is live on Richard Bliss’ Funding the Dream.
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