Reddit roundup: early backers compare their delivery track records
Delivery Delay · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
In 2013, when many people doubted that Kickstarter projects would ever deliver, backers in this thread tallied what had actually arrived.
The picture: most projects were still in progress, many were delayed, and very few had failed outright.
What Reddit users said
Of 50 funded projects backed in a year, 15 had delivered fully or partly and 35 were in progress, 7 of them delayed and none failed yet. They enjoy the development diaries and input along the way.
Original commentHas backed 32 projects and given up on only one, a small amount. Likes the opportunity the site gives small businesses.
Original commentListed nearly ten rewards still pending, from games to phone accessories, with one keyboard case the most delayed so far.
Original commentOne reward got lost in the mail and they're unsure what to do; another arrived fine.
Original commentStill waiting on a console, and their watch's tracking showed it in Puerto Rico while they live in Vermont.
Original commentHas backed two projects: one with minor delays and one still within its timeline.
Original commentSource: And they said kickstarter would never actually deliver... (r/kickstarter)
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