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ZERO credibility and trust after several unsuccessful experiences. It is time Kickstarter changes models and start being at least partially accountable or just shut down! Has become a scam platform (or was it always?)

What a scam kickstarter is! Payed over 100€ and never got the product just as all other “Investors” kivkstarter doesn’t care to help!

This was my first time trying Kickstarter. I backed & paid for 2 projects, I then paid separately for both shipping methods. More money! I've yet to receive anything, my first backed project was July 2025, 8 Months ago 😡 very poor communication, absolute joke. Will never use again, don't go near, shop about.

Scam service

Kickstarter est une entreprise spécialisée dans des pratiques d'escroquerie à grande échelle, qui semble violer les droits des contributeurs et ignorer les lois françaises. C’est une plateforme qui profite de la confiance des gens pour détourner des millions d'euros sans scrupules. J'ai moi-même contribué le 30 décembre 2023, avec une livraison prévue pour avril 2024, mais depuis, plus rien. Le créateur du projet s'est enfui avec l'argent et Kickstarter ne prend aucune responsabilité. Il serait grand temps de réfléchir sérieusement à l'interdiction de ce type d'entreprise sur le territoire français, car ce genre de comportement mafieux ne devrait pas être toléré.

I confirm all the comments below. You have less then 50% chance to collect item you pledge. If creator is realiable you will receive what you paid for but if seller is a rat kickstarter won’t help you either. Kickstarter collect its commission and has nothing else to do about frauds that creators do at their site. I’ve pledged 3 projects which reach the goal and then contact with creators cuts off and that’s it.

Simply accomplices in theft. I have funded a project which concluded their fundraising, but never sent the finished product, and does not answer us. Kickstarter simply does not care. They take zero responsability in this. It is revolting. They told me to contact the funds raiser... where?? Who are they?? Is this a joke???

I invested a lot of money with Kickstarter and lost a lot by either not getting my pledges (Kickstarter will not help) or finding the same products for much a cheaper price and already available for delivery. Several of the projects coming on Kickstarter are already in the market for 1/2 the price. Take for example the newly launched Maker Pro : 17-in-1 Multipurpose Tool Set and which is sold on Kickstarter for 449$ while you can find a larger set on AliExpress for almost 1/2 the price 286.08$ under Oscillating Multi-Tools For Brushless Electric Treasure Multi-purpose Treasure Kit Tool Drill Bit Chainsaw Reciprocating