Reddit roundup: is backing furniture on Kickstarter high risk?
Product Quality · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/Hour_Plastic_7467, a first-time backer, asked whether pledging for a piece of furniture from a first-time creator is risky, even though the campaign had already funded.
Most replies said yes, and explained why.
What Reddit users said
Yes: apart from expensive tech, furniture is among the highest-cost items, and high pledge values plus long production times mean more risk.
Original commentA first-time creator with heavy, complex logistics is one to avoid.
Original commentEverything on Kickstarter carries risk, furniture more so: factor in assembly and extra delivery fees.
Original commentIt depends: some gaming tables have been hugely successful. Ask whether the creator is local, how big and heavy it is, and whether they've made similar things before.
Original commentClarifies that if a campaign misses its goal, nobody is charged; the risk is non-delivery after funding.
Original commentNot worth it: the best case is waiting years; the worst is getting nothing, or something you can't return, when stores nearby deliver now.
Original commentSource: Is furniture a high risk item for backers on Kickstarter? (r/kickstarter)
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