Reddit roundup: watch for the default 'tip' at Indiegogo checkout
Refund & Support · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/HAL9000_1208 was charged over $100 more than their selected Indiegogo pledge because of a 'tip' to the platform added at the last step of checkout. Other backers reported the same and explained how to avoid it.
Worth checking the final total on any crowdfunding checkout.
What Reddit users said
Says the tip is added just before payment with a high default percentage, even though the platform already takes a cut from campaigns.
Original commentHas seen tips defaulting to the full pledge amount on some backings.
Original commentSpotted a $65 tip only because of a large monitor; there was no $0 option in the drop-down, so they had to type 0 manually.
Original commentNearly caught on their first Indiegogo purchase; manually entering zero removes it, but the design seems meant to go unnoticed.
Original commentHad the same experience and got an instant refund for a smaller amount; thinks it should be opt-in.
Original commentQuestions why a company earning from every campaign needs to add this.
Original commentSource: Automatic Indiegogo tips are really scummy. (r/Indiegogo)
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