Reddit roundup: a small card deck losing pledges mid-campaign
Campaign Discussion · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/Targ_Whisperer's small playing card project fell from 91% to 81% after pledge cuts and cancellations, with follower conversion at only 12%. People complimented the deck but didn't pledge $15.
Blunt but useful feedback on pricing and positioning followed.
What Reddit users said
Understands the hesitation: it's 'just' a deck of cards with nice art and nothing new about the concept, when a standard deck costs under $5.
Original commentImagine it next to a full card game at the same $21 with shipping, when most people already own several decks. Which would they pick? Also notes buyers can get a deck in a store today with guaranteed delivery and easy returns, while crowdfunding carries risk.
Original commentA collector with over 300 decks, some costing over $100, says there is a market and promised to look.
Original commentCouldn't tell from the page what the deck's name refers to, and suggested an image that explains it.
Original commentThere's usually a spike at the start and another at the end, so there's still hope.
Original commentHad a similar experience: fully funded weeks out, then large last-minute cancellations sank the campaign.
Original commentSource: I don't think my project is going to make it. (r/kickstarter)
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