Eoghann wrote:All these projects not funding or barely making it is rather concerning. I'm actually more worried of the projects that make it by the skin of their teeth though. If EdgyBros and Albino Dragon blogs stats are accurate, barely making it isn't a good thing for anyone.
I think there's an opportunity for MPC. They do everything, from making the cards to fulfillment. Bicycle seems to have priced themselves out for most of the projects, but many feel that having Bicycle on the box is a deal breaker. I don't think so. At the +-10% added and the registration issues really make for more expensive projects. I think people get caught up with what cardists or magicians think, but they go through decks quickly after performances. It gets costly, so they use Bicycle Rider Backs because they're cheap and familiar to audiences.
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Pricing breakdown
On top of our normal shipping charges per individual parcel sent, we include a small surcharge on top as shown below in the table which will include a tracking number for proof of postage, all packaging and labeling printing and materials and labor.
US All other countries
+$1 +$2.5
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