Reddit roundup: what happened to 100 backed Kickstarter projects
Delivery Delay · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/Sierbahnn tracked the outcome of 100 Kickstarter projects they had backed. Roughly half arrived on time and half arrived late, some very late, and about 5% never delivered. A follow-up broke the data down by category and delay length.
Other backers compared their own track records, and people with manufacturing experience explained why delays are so common.
What Reddit users said
The original poster's summary: about half on time, half late, a handful still within their deadline, and roughly 5% where the money is simply gone. They attribute most lateness to over-optimistic or knowingly unrealistic deadlines.
Original commentWishes on-time and slightly late deliveries got more credit. Many creators are first-timers, which is what the platform encourages, so some delay should be expected.
Original commentAfter 40+ years in manufacturing, is surprised there aren't more late or failed projects. Planning depends on raw materials, origin countries, process steps and facilities, and many creators are planning production for the first time.
Original commentA first-time creator who finished production a week early, only for delivery to collide with China's Singles' Day shipping surge. You can only plan so much.
Original commentTheir own record from 24 projects: one early, five on time, fifteen late, and only one that will never arrive. They still use much of what they received.
Original commentOf four backed projects, one didn't fund, one arrived on time and two were delayed. Jokes that they bought 30 records while waiting for a backed turntable.
Original commentSees companies increasingly using Kickstarter for quick cash and cheap market research, and thinks solo creators face a harder road.
Original commentSource: Backed 100 projects on Kickstarter - these are the results. (r/kickstarter)
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