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This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.
Hi all,
YOUR OPINION / NEED HELP?
Feedback and constant improvements are important so I would be interested in your opinion about the product - Feel free to shoot me a message at [email protected] or send some pictures of the product in action if you like. If you need help, you can use the same address and I respond within a day usually. I am always available there, so don't hesitate to reach out. The Kickstarter Inbox gets monitored less frequently.
TRACKING/SHIPPING QUERIES:
There is 134 backers who still haven't filled their surveys. Please do ASAP so I may process your parcels. All other parcels are cleared now. There is a handful of parcels which had encountered minor issues, so apologies about that (e.g. John from Singapore: Thanks for your support!). Locations like Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and South Africa are affected the most and have to remain on hold for a few days longer as local shipping options are not available yet.
I received a few notifications from backers who didn't receive their tracking ID in the first place. Sometimes they get lost in the spam box and if you still can't find it there or have other shipping related queries please contact: [email protected]. It is the quickest/easiest way to stay up-to speed. Please note that the global logistics market is still heavily affected by the Pandemic so it took us a bit longer than usual to receive back tracking IDs after we had handed over the parcels to the the couriers and shipping times in general are still slower than usual to most locations (less flights available) so please keep that in mind and note that the warehouse cannot influence every process once the parcels are handed over to the couriers.
NEW PROJECT - CHEAT SHEET PLAYING CARDS:
I have just launched my new project: The Photography Deck - Camera Cheat Sheet Playing Cardsso feel free to check it out here. The deck is available in 2 colors and the Kickstarter-exclusive edition won't be available anywhere else after the campaign ends.
I have also created an unboxing video that explains the product in detail, so have a look at an exclusive sneak peak:
No matter if I am uploading stuff on Youtube or working on other projects in the upcoming weeks, the TECHWRAP SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE 24/7. Those backers who have queries can email me ANY TIME at [email protected].
Best,
Eric
Hi Backers,
quick update on my end: 94% of all backers have completed their survey. THANK YOU. For those remaining laggards - Please kindly fill your survey so I may dispatch your orders. Update: About 95% of the orders of all of those backers who had have filled their surveys are fully dispatched and tracking is mostly submitted despite some initial minor challenges. See Shipping & Tracking Section below for more details.
WATCH VIDEO: UNBOXING & HANDLING
I have test-shipped a product to myself from the warehouse to cross-check delivery times and the unboxing experience. It has arrived already and as promised I have created a useful short video with some useful comments about using and handling the product. Please go ahead and check it out and feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
Key Takeaways: In order to maintain performance of the water repellant coating: 1. Do NOT Machine Wash; 2. Do NOT Iron. If the product was squashed during transport and arrived slightly creased. Don't worry it is made from very durable material. Just let it sit for half an hour on a table and allow air circulation to come back and creases will disappear automatically.
CHEAT SHEET PLAYING CARDS:
I am launching a new project in the upcoming weeks, titled Camera Cheat Sheet Playing Cards. A limited edition will be AVAILABLE ONLY ON KICKSTARTER. Sign up to be the first to know when I launch. Support for TechWrap backers is still available 24/7 of course.
SHIPPING & TRACKING SO FAR:
As stated above: Ca. 95% of the parcels from backers who had filled their surveys have been dispatched and tracking IDs have been submitted so I am very stoked about this. Please note that the transit process inevitably takes longer than usual due to the fact that the global logistics markets still haven't fully recovered.
There is a handful of orders from more exotic destinations (like Sri Lanka, India etc.) which still encounter high levels of shipping disruptions locally so therefore are being held deliberately to avoid lost parcels. There is also a few "heavier" parcels with multiple items including very common destinations (like EU, North America, Singapore, Japan and Korea among others) which are still encountering some minor disruptions. The shipping agent is using their discretion to "wait it out" selectively as access to significantly faster and more reliable couriers becomes available now. Effectively, this will ensure that backers from these destinations do not need to receive parcels by backup couriers that take 6-8 weeks or longer with unreliable tracking and inferior service.
The warehouse had encountered some partial delays when receiving tracking IDs back from the couriers after they had handed over the parcels. Delays here were predominantly driven by longer-than-usual processing times at the couriers (UPS, DLH, etc) because of the out-of-the-ordinary shipment situation during the pandemic. Retrospectively I could have waited a few days longer before making the latest announcement as I had underestimated that it took much longer than usual for the couriers to push back the tracking info as the couriers are still under stress because of the current global shipping situations (usually it takes 12-24 hours and all destinations are cleared immediately with no exceptions). For those who might have been affected: Apologies if I didn’t estimate the impact of the supply chain disruptions well enough. The vast majority of orders orders is in "in transit" since a while now and tracking is properly submitted mostly despite initial hurdles.
Shipment Queries: As mentioned before: You will be able to track your parcels with the tracking link from your tracking email sent by my warehouse. For any other matters related to an active shipment you can directly respond to the support email ([email protected]) in case there is any additional shipping related questions.
DROP ME AN EMAIL IF YOU LIKE:
Any feedback? Feel free to send me an email at [email protected] if you need help or if just wanna chat!
That's it for today.
Best,
Eric
Hi all,
GREAT NEWS! The project is now fulfilled despite all things that are going on at the moment! I am preparing an unboxing + "how to handle/get started" video that I will release in the next backer update. So by the time your items arrive you can watch the video and learn how to get started and use the product.
TRACKING NUMBERS & SUPPORT:
The warehouse has dispatched about 90% of the orders already. They are handling the remaining 10% of orders as we speak and will then bulk upload the tracking numbers. Please keep an eye on your email inbox in the next hours/days. You will receive a shipment notification email from the logistics center (EcommShipping) with your tracking number. They are my trusted shipment partner who have decades of experience and work with companies like Amazon etc., so your pledges are in good hands. All shipments are also fully tracked. Considering, that the number of available airplanes is still much lower than usual due to the pandemic, please understand that parcels will inevitably take longer than usual. Sorry for the inconvenience but it's unfortunately out of my control.
Shipment Queries: You will be able to track your parcels with the tracking link from your email. For any other matters related to an active shipment you can directly respond to the support email ([email protected]) in case there is any additional shipping related questions.
Any Other Queries: You can email me ANY time at [email protected] if you need help or want to speak to me or share any feedback.
I will also upload the tracking numbers into your BackerKit surveys just in case but please note that BackerKit does NOT deal with shipping for our campaign, so please kindly don't email them as they won't be able to answer your queries.
PLEASE FILL YOUR SURVEY
There is ca. 150 individuals who haven't filled their surveys. Please do ASAP so I may dispatch the remaining parcels already.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The support on the campaign was overwhelming and the project has grown multiple times larger than I could have ever imagined. In fact I was quite amazed when 10,000 Tech Wraps which only weight 50-68 grams a piece filled an entire truck in the end. I have a few images to share from the packing and quality control process:
PASSIVE INCOME FOR CREATIVES - FREE PDF + VIDEO
I have added a video which accompanies the Passive Income Blueprint that I had created for the creative community during COVID19. If you want to learn on how to monetise your camera, feel free to check it out and download v2.0 (Link in the video).
THANK YOU to all the backers who had shared the project on their social media during the live campaign and sent me a screenshot via email to [email protected] (as described). You have received an extra Tech Wrap that was promised.
WHERE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TECH WRAPS?
If you want to add more to your collection, the Tech Wrap will be available on my website in the future (the landing page www.thetechwrap.com is also forwarded there):
www.travel9to5.com/shop/techwrap-standard
www.travel9to5.com/shop/techwrap-compact
www.travel9to5.com/shop/techwrap-combo
FEEDBACK / WHAT IS NEXT?
As I said, keep an eye out for the video in next backer update to learn the handling instructions and how to use the product. You will hear from me sporadically if I have important updates regarding new product launches. I have a few of them prepared for later this year. I WOULD LOVE to hear your feedback once you had received the product so I can use your feedback to constantly make improvements. Feel free to message me any time at [email protected]
Best,
Eric