Sun Oct 30 '22 Announcement
over 3 years ago
– Sun, Oct 30, 2022 at 05:21:19 PM
Update Summary: In this weeks update you will see a live photo preview of packaging from manufacturer, and live photo of the badge reel and bottle opener/hex tool from received inventory. Cable Tie proof finalized and a few timeline updates.
Preview of our premium style packaging from manufacturer
TIMELINE UPDATES
Timeline for Sample completion was given to us below, as a reminder our sourcing partner is using multiple manufacturers to complete project. As these Proofs are accepted we will be moving forward with production, quality control is being handled by our sourcing partner which is in China with the manufacturers and the only thing that needs to be shipped here first before production is the actual case/card holder to verify sample meets our standards, so that our sourcing partner will understand the standard.
SideKit Case: September 29th - November 7th (Waiting on Assembly and Coatings)
Money Clip: September 29th - November 7th (Slight Delay, Money clip factory on 1-2 Week Covid-19Mandatory Closure)
Card Wallet: September 29th - October 31st (Proof not accepted, small adjustments needed)
Cable Tie: September 29th - October 31st (ProofAccepted)
Fabric Tag: September 29th - October 31st (Proof Accepted)
*We reminded them that we have backers waiting for product and have requested expedited service wherever applicable, in response they will be trying to move things forward as soon as possible.
RECENT PROOFS/ITEMS RECIEVED
VIP Perks (Shot glasses, bottle openers, badge reels received to inventory). Microfiber cloths should be in any day now. Cable Tie proof accepted.
SURVEY STATUS FOR INDIEGOGO
Survey Date will be posted to on next update. The BackerKit survey allows you to select colors, change colors, and select add-ons they may not have worked properly when you made your orginal selection.
Thu Oct 20 '22 Announcement
over 3 years ago
– Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 06:53:53 PM
Quick Update: Packaging box and style was finalized. The box will be a premium rigid style box consistent with smartphones and other top products. A preview is below. This week's updates include money clip, cable tie, badge reel, and microfiber cloth,and can be seen further below.
TIMELINE UPDATE (Updates to Cable Tie, Money Clip)
Timeline for Sample completion was given to us below, as a reminder our sourcing partner is using multiple manufacturers to complete project. They placed the holiday in to remind us that manufacturers were out of office during those times. Although it maybe completed earlier we will plan for toward the last date in the range but move forward rapidly as soon as items have been completed.
Chinese National Day: October 1st - 7th
SideKit Case: September 29th - November 7th (Verified Color of Sample, Waiting on Update)
Money Clip: September 29th - November 7th(Verified Color, Text, Magnetics, Waiting for Picture)
Card Wallet: September 29th - October 31st (Verified Pocket dimensions, Waiting on next update)
Cable Tie: September 29th - October 31st (Verified Color, Text, Magnetics, Waiting for Picture)
Fabric Tag: September 29th - October 31st (Verified Colors)
*We reminded them that we have backers waiting for product and have requested expedited service wherever applicable, in response they will be trying to move things forward as soon as possible.
RECENT PROOFS/ITEMS RECIEVED
Microfiber cloth status was changed to shipping today
Badge reels being shipped soon as production run of 1,000 qty are finished.
SURVEY STATUS
We will be sending Surveys at the beginning of November. as a reminder we are using Backerkit for our pledge manager.
Thank you for your time and patience.
Wed Oct 12 '22 Announcement
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 06:46:10 PM
TIMELINE UPDATE
Timeline for Sample completion was given to us below, as a reminder our sourcing partner is using multiple manufacturers to complete project. They placed the holiday in to remind us that manufacturers were out of office during those times. Although it maybe completed earlier we will plan for toward the last date in the range but move forward rapidly as soon as items have been completed.
Chinese National Day: October 1st - 7th
SideKit Case: September 29th - November 7th (Verified Color of Sample (Red) last week, so we can detect any defects easier rather than in black color where it maybe harder to spot issues)
Money Clip: September 29th - November 7th (Verified Color of Text last week)
Card Wallet: September 29th - October 31st (Verified Pocket dimensions past Monday)
Cable Tie: September 29th - October 31st (Proof was sent yesterday but adjustment was needed to color of text).
Fabric Tag: September 29th - October 31st (Verified Color of text and fabric last week)
*We reminded them that we have backers waiting for product and have requested expedited service wherever applicable, in response they will be trying to move things forward as soon as possible.
RECENT APPROVED PROOFS
The microfiber cloth was there as an add-on and came with VIP Purchase and the bottle opener was free with the VIP purchase. We did alter the design of what we were previously offering to a multi tool with a mini ruler, 3 size hex wrench, screw driver, and bottle opener that can also attach to a key ring. We may offer this with an add-on in the future.
SURVEY STATUS
Surveys for Indiegogo will be sent out toward the beginning of November. This is where we will collect shipping addresses and costs for shipping.
Will follow up next week with whatever new proofs we have or any other updates: Thank you for your time and patience.
Sun Oct 2 '22 Announcement
over 3 years ago
– Sun, Oct 02, 2022 at 10:19:47 PM
Current Update and Progress
Right now we are working/waiting for our sample to be sent to us by our manufacturing and sourcing partner, so we can verify the specifications are correct for production. We are awaiting a new update from them as they return from National Day Holiday in China which lasts one weeks time so they will be unavailable this week but plan to update us when they return.
Address and Shipping
We are currently using Backerkit as our pledge manager. We actually will not collect shipping addresses and shipping costs until a little later as we get closer to having the inventory on hand. Our campaign did start on a previous platform and we are continuing to raise money in hopes to make a few more add-ons that really go well with the SideKit.
Thank You for your time and patience
We are really trying to get the product rolled out as soon as possible as we have more in store in the future as it comes to modular everyday carry items. Thanks for being an early adopter and helping us in our startup process as well as others. Manufacturing and material prices are continuing to rise so this will be the time to purchase as the retail cost has already risen.
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