2019 Better World Book kickstarter support

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Dariusz Piotrowski wrote:

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If you are reading this email it is because I did spreadsheet maths that suggested to me that your kickstarter pledge is a bit “weird.”

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Shawn

Hey Shawn.
My pledge was weird. System show up $15 but I choose $100 and pay on the end $126. ($101+$25 for shipping)
Guys please fix this  on $100 because I don't know why this gone in wrong way. Here is my backer number 492.

Hi Dariusz,

International shipping for the $100 level is $75, so we'll need you to pay for the difference in shipping in order to give you the stuff at the $100 level.

This link will allow you to do so:

https://permies.com/pp/49/dariusz-piotrowski-kickstarter-fix

Funds received.  Note updated.

Art Held wrote:

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Art Held wrote:I got a nice email from Shawn KK at 7:45 this AM, saying my requested goodies don't match my pledge amount. You are correct, I upped my backing to the grand sup of $15.77 to get the goodies mentioned in Paul's email, and also to get a printed copy of the book. (I admit I didn't read the directions carefully - hopefully that level still includes an e-copy?).  Anyway, I'm happy to ante up for any postage due to get the tree-killing version, with our without e-book. I believe my email is the same on both Kickstarter and the P-Forums.

Thanks for noticing, notifying, and getting this straightened out!

And congrats on your K-start success.

Best regards
Art in Missoula

Hi Art, thanks for posting here!

The $15 level gives you 1 physical copy.

The $25 level gives you one of:
- 2 physical copies
- 1 physical copy and 3 ebook gift codes
- 6 ebook gift codes

Which would you prefer? Once you let me know I'll let you know how much extra we need to cover shipping.

Thanks for your reply:
What does the shipping cost on one physical copy ($15) vs two physical copies ($25)?

Art, old friend, you could come out here and pick them up yourself.  It would be good to see you.  Or, maybe we could meet in town at a restaurant and catch up a bit.

nancy sutton wrote:I got a 'weird' email, too.  I guess I upped my original $10 pledge to $15, which added the physical book.  But the $15 doesn't cover shipping?  Or.... ??? I'm confused... just throw in another e-treat for the extra $5... we'll call it even :)   (Don't think there's any shipping involved.. ?)   Or... keep the $15, and provide the $10 stuff... I'll consider it a donation to my favorite 'charity' : )

$15 doesn't involve shipping. So if you want a physical copy, we'll need another $5 for US shipping. Which do you prefer?

Paul Larsen wrote:Re: "Weird Email"

Hi guys.  Got your email.

Re: "Maybe you were just thinking of giving us money and getting nothing in return"

That's correct.  We have two pledgers under our roof but don't need two sets of rewards.  

Thanks!

Please private message me if you require additional info.

Thanks for the support!!!

Matt Armstrong wrote:Backer number 599

Paid 15$ for the reward level physical book made of paper and stuff!

Seems like Kickstarter is saying that I have not selectd a reward, I don't know how ot fix that.

Hi Matt, if you square up on shipping we'll take care of everything from there. Are you in the US?

Daniel Coho wrote:Please add me to the list of folks who mucked up their pledge increase. I definitely want to back at the $100 level and receive the insane amount of stretch goal goodies, and would like at least one physical copy of the book, so my amount should reflect whatever necessary shipping costs. Thanks!

Hi Daniel, thanks for posting here in this thread! The following link will allow you to cover the shipping:

https://permies.com/pp/15/daniel-coho-kickstarter-fix

Loren Hunt wrote:I pledged $60. The email used is ren_h_99@yahoo.com. I’m good with paying up to the next level if necessary. Let me know next steps to remove any roadblocks.

Hi Loren, are you wanting at least one physical book? If so, you can square up on shipping with this link:

https://permies.com/pp/10/loren-hunt-kickstarter-fix

Then you'll be all set at the $60 reward level.

Bret Mayo wrote:I, too, increased my pledge to $100 but the site says otherwise.  I received an email that my pledge looked weird.  Please let me know what I need to do to fix it.

Bret

Hi Bret,

This link should allow you to square up on the shipping costs:

https://permies.com/pp/15/bret-mayo-kickstarter-fix

Hi Shawn,
I guess it's too late now and not fair to those folks who already paid the $15 USD$ for shipping books to Canada, but I wonder, because you live in Canada, could you get a large number of the books and then ship them out to Canadians?  Shipping something of that size within Canada in CAD$ might make it a lot more appealing for folks in Canada.
Anyway, a thought for another time maybe.
I look forward to the ebook in the mean time.  It sure looks like a good book for those mostly not super familiar with Paul's work.  Really brings it all into one place and into actionable "things".  Happy I could support and get the good word out there to the millions

Rudy Valvano wrote:I pledged $120 and planned to get all ebooks.
But on second thought, may I have 1 paper copy please? Thanks
Rudy V in Canada

Hi Rudy, we can do that. It looks like we'll need another $5 in shipping to square up. This link will allow you to do so:

https://permies.com/pp/5/rudy-valvano-kickstarter-fix

Chyi Wei Lim wrote:Hi, I am happy to receive just ebooks. Thank you. My permies email address is different from Kickstarter though.

I am having trouble finding you in the kickstarter list. What backer number are you?

Simon Johnson wrote:Hi Shawn,
I guess it's too late now and not fair to those folks who already paid the $15 USD$ for shipping books to Canada, but I wonder, because you live in Canada, could you get a large number of the books and then ship them out to Canadians?  Shipping something of that size within Canada in CAD$ might make it a lot more appealing for folks in Canada.
Anyway, a thought for another time maybe.
I look forward to the ebook in the mean time.  It sure looks like a good book for those mostly not super familiar with Paul's work.  Really brings it all into one place and into actionable "things".  Happy I could support and get the good word out there to the millions

Thanks for your support Simon. I think that if we were to do everything again, there are probably a lot of things we would try differently. But since this was our first book, and the #1 source of post-kickstarter collapse is a failure to estimate shipping costs, we had to play things really safe. And there are probably 3 or 4 things that are all a part of shipping kickstarter rewards that may not be immediately apparent.

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Thanks for your support Simon. I think that if we were to do everything again, there are probably a lot of things we would try differently. But since this was our first book, and the #1 source of post-kickstarter collapse is a failure to estimate shipping costs, we had to play things really safe. And there are probably 3 or 4 things that are all a part of shipping kickstarter rewards that may not be immediately apparent.

You're welcome Shawn!

No doubt there are tons of things going on I have no idea about  Shipping is such a sun of gun thing these days when trying to do it on a "regular guy" level and keep it affordable.  Especially going cross border.

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Rudy Valvano wrote:I pledged $120 and planned to get all ebooks.
But on second thought, may I have 1 paper copy please? Thanks
Rudy V in Canada

Hi Rudy, we can do that. It looks like we'll need another $5 in shipping to square up. This link will allow you to do so:

https://permies.com/pp/5/rudy-valvano-kickstarter-fix

I thought shipping one book to Canada was $15usd.
I pledged $100 Glory +$20.  Backer #103.
And I'll  have to correct my address when the I get the final survey.

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Matt Armstrong wrote:Backer number 599

Paid 15$ for the reward level physical book made of paper and stuff!

Seems like Kickstarter is saying that I have not selectd a reward, I don't know how ot fix that.

Hi Matt, if you square up on shipping we'll take care of everything from there. Are you in the US?

I live in Canada. How does this work?

Matt Armstrong wrote:

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Matt Armstrong wrote:Backer number 599

Paid 15$ for the reward level physical book made of paper and stuff!

Seems like Kickstarter is saying that I have not selectd a reward, I don't know how ot fix that.

Hi Matt, if you square up on shipping we'll take care of everything from there. Are you in the US?

I live in Canada. How does this work?

Here is a link that will allow you to pay for the shipping:

https://permies.com/pp/15/matt-armstrong-kickstarter-fix

Rudy Valvano wrote:

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Rudy Valvano wrote:I pledged $120 and planned to get all ebooks.
But on second thought, may I have 1 paper copy please? Thanks
Rudy V in Canada

Hi Rudy, we can do that. It looks like we'll need another $5 in shipping to square up. This link will allow you to do so:

https://permies.com/pp/5/rudy-valvano-kickstarter-fix

I thought shipping one book to Canada was $15usd.
I pledged $100 Glory +$20.  Backer #103.
And I'll  have to correct my address when the I get the final survey.

Shipping one book at the $15 level was $15 USD. But shipping at the $100 level was $25 USD, whether for 1 book or 12. Yes it's not ideal. But it's the best we could do within the kickstarter system.

Hey there! I'm slightly worried that I will somehow miss the call to submit my words for my "most creative name" in the book! I get swamped in trying to keep track of the info. Can you specifically send out an email calling for that submission when you need it? (with a REALLY obvious title so I will notice?!)

Glad all is going so well with the Kickstarter!
Cheers to you piling through the chaos!!!
Kristie

I got an email saying that I gave you a weird amount of $55, when actually you guys charge me $60 on my credit card. Your message said that I was only going to get email copies and I want to give you more money so I can get six published copies to give to my grandchildren. Please advise!
PS it was hard to find a place to contact you to have this resolved. I believe in what you’re doing and I just want to give you more money so I can get hardcopies! Sincerely, Rainy Sunshine

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Matt Armstrong wrote:

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Matt Armstrong wrote:Backer number 599

Paid 15$ for the reward level physical book made of paper and stuff!

Seems like Kickstarter is saying that I have not selectd a reward, I don't know how ot fix that.

Hi Matt, if you square up on shipping we'll take care of everything from there. Are you in the US?

I live in Canada. How does this work?

Here is a link that will allow you to pay for the shipping:

https://permies.com/pp/15/matt-armstrong-kickstarter-fix

Money received.  Note updated.

The call to submit your words for your "most creative name" in the book will come as a part of your kickstarter backer survey which we will send out in a few weeks. It will "come from" Kickstarter, not Shawn or Paul.

Rainy Sunshine wrote:I got an email saying that I gave you a weird amount of $55, when actually you guys charge me $60 on my credit card. Your message said that I was only going to get email copies and I want to give you more money so I can get six published copies to give to my grandchildren. Please advise!
PS it was hard to find a place to contact you to have this resolved. I believe in what you’re doing and I just want to give you more money so I can get hardcopies! Sincerely, Rainy Sunshine

I just checked my spreadsheet and it says that you have been charged $60 for the $60 level, which is great... except kickstarter failed to properly ask you for the shipping money. So we'll need you to send over another $10 to cover the shipping. You can do so here:

https://permies.com/pp/10/rainy-sunshine-kickstarter-fix

Thanks so much for your support!

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Bret Mayo wrote:I, too, increased my pledge to $100 but the site says otherwise.  I received an email that my pledge looked weird.  Please let me know what I need to do to fix it.

Bret

Hi Bret,

This link should allow you to square up on the shipping costs:

https://permies.com/pp/15/bret-mayo-kickstarter-fix

coin received!  Note updated!

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Rudy Valvano wrote:I pledged $120 and planned to get all ebooks.
But on second thought, may I have 1 paper copy please? Thanks
Rudy V in Canada

Hi Rudy, we can do that. It looks like we'll need another $5 in shipping to square up. This link will allow you to do so:

https://permies.com/pp/5/rudy-valvano-kickstarter-fix

Coin received!  Note updated!

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

I backed @ $25 then increased to $100.77 not only to support , but for rewards. Backer Number 100
where are the books shipping from and by what method?  Just curious.  The shipping rate don't sound like USPS rates.
Can people in the Missoula area pick up the physical books?


Bryce Rieger
Clinton, MT

I'm in!

Bryce, if you have signed up for the signing party, then you can get them at the signing party.

Beverly Temmer wrote:I'm in!

Hi Beverly, sorry, I'm still waking up. Could you please clarify what you mean?

Im backer #1806, and didn’t increase my backer amount properly on the website, so this is my notification that I’m actually at the Glory level. I got the “looks weird” email as well. Thank you!!

Lulubelle Davis wrote:Im backer #1806, and didn’t increase my backer amount properly on the website, so this is my notification that I’m actually at the Glory level. I got the “looks weird” email as well. Thank you!!

Thanks for posting here!

If you want physical copies, we'll need you to send over another $10 to square up on shipping. This link will allow you to do so:

https://permies.com/pp/15/lulubelle-davis-kickstarter-fix

I got a report that my pledge was "weird". I upped my pledge to $100 and yes, I would like all of the goodies attached to it. I'd rather not expose my email address that I used for that site publicly in this forum. Thank you for reaching out and offering to help.

paul wheaton wrote:

Art Held wrote:

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Art Held wrote:I got a nice email from Shawn KK at 7:45 this AM, saying my requested goodies don't match my pledge amount. You are correct, I upped my backing to the grand sup of $15.77 to get the goodies mentioned in Paul's email, and also to get a printed copy of the book. (I admit I didn't read the directions carefully - hopefully that level still includes an e-copy?).  Anyway, I'm happy to ante up for any postage due to get the tree-killing version, with our without e-book. I believe my email is the same on both Kickstarter and the P-Forums.

Thanks for noticing, notifying, and getting this straightened out!

And congrats on your K-start success.

Best regards
Art in Missoula

Hi Art, thanks for posting here!

The $15 level gives you 1 physical copy.

The $25 level gives you one of:
- 2 physical copies
- 1 physical copy and 3 ebook gift codes
- 6 ebook gift codes

Which would you prefer? Once you let me know I'll let you know how much extra we need to cover shipping.

Thanks for your reply:
What does the shipping cost on one physical copy ($15) vs two physical copies ($25)?

Art, old friend, you could come out here and pick them up yourself.  It would be good to see you.  Or, maybe we could meet in town at a restaurant and catch up a bit.

Paul: Great! We can figure delivery out when the books are back from the printer. It looks like the Kickstarter funding period is over; I can't find a way to add more money or change gifts on Kickstarter, so let's keep things simple - just put me down for the $15.77 bundle.

Jimmy Gatt wrote:I got a report that my pledge was "weird". I upped my pledge to $100 and yes, I would like all of the goodies attached to it. I'd rather not expose my email address that I used for that site publicly in this forum. Thank you for reaching out and offering to help.

Hi Jimmy, thanks for posting here. I found you in the system. It looks like we'll need another $15 from you to cover shipping. You can send us the monies through this link:

https://permies.com/pp/15/jimmy-gatt-kickstarter-fix

Art Held wrote:

paul wheaton wrote:

Art Held wrote:

Shawn Klassen-Koop wrote:

Art Held wrote:I got a nice email from Shawn KK at 7:45 this AM, saying my requested goodies don't match my pledge amount. You are correct, I upped my backing to the grand sup of $15.77 to get the goodies mentioned in Paul's email, and also to get a printed copy of the book. (I admit I didn't read the directions carefully - hopefully that level still includes an e-copy?).  Anyway, I'm happy to ante up for any postage due to get the tree-killing version, with our without e-book. I believe my email is the same on both Kickstarter and the P-Forums.

Thanks for noticing, notifying, and getting this straightened out!

And congrats on your K-start success.

Best regards
Art in Missoula

Hi Art, thanks for posting here!

The $15 level gives you 1 physical copy.

The $25 level gives you one of:
- 2 physical copies
- 1 physical copy and 3 ebook gift codes
- 6 ebook gift codes

Which would you prefer? Once you let me know I'll let you know how much extra we need to cover shipping.

Thanks for your reply:
What does the shipping cost on one physical copy ($15) vs two physical copies ($25)?

Art, old friend, you could come out here and pick them up yourself.  It would be good to see you.  Or, maybe we could meet in town at a restaurant and catch up a bit.

Paul: Great! We can figure delivery out when the books are back from the printer. It looks like the Kickstarter funding period is over; I can't find a way to add more money or change gifts on Kickstarter, so let's keep things simple - just put me down for the $15.77 bundle.

Note made. I'll leave it to you two to sort out when you want to hang out.

Hello!

Here is what I was hoping to get:
Pledge $25 or more  

more books

Includes:
• 2 Physical Books, or 6 eBook Gift Codes, or a mix of each!
• + Everything in CANDY
• + Everything in THANKS

So just let me know how to square up on shipping!  I would prefer the 2 physical books.  

I just pressed the magic buttons that give the people at $100 and up the ability to view the manuscript!

Y'all only have a few days to get your feedback in! Once our editor is done adding his suggestions we will close the door to feedback so that we can make our last pass through the manuscript before sending it off for layout!

Matthew Pedersen wrote:Hello!

Here is what I was hoping to get:
Pledge $25 or more  

more books

Includes:
• 2 Physical Books, or 6 eBook Gift Codes, or a mix of each!
• + Everything in CANDY
• + Everything in THANKS

So just let me know how to square up on shipping!  I would prefer the 2 physical books.  

Hi Matthew, are you in the US?