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For well established companies who can presumably bring a product to market without kickstarting it, what are the main reasons for crowdfunding it? Is there just no better way to gauge demand for a very new product, or does the campaign substantially boost demand (vs. putting the fees and other camp...

I sympathize, since (1) I've been disappointed by projects before, and (2) I love getting extra perks. But in the end, I use this as a way to hear about potentially interesting projects that I would have missed. The crowdfunding sites are getting really crowded, and I don't want to sort through ever...

The update looks great! The lead video is slightly long, but the first minute has all the essential info. The deep dives offer something extra for anyone interested in the materials, which is really what makes this project stand out. It must have all been in production already, but the content addre...

I like the video - any chance you can add captions for people watching without sound? Pitch: These are definitely the sort of socks I'd wear - I wear my work socks to work out (and vice-versa) anyway, especially in the winter when I want something warmer. But I agree with some of the comments that t...

My initial impression is good, and I would have kept reading, mainly because it has a distinctive look, and I'm probably part of the target segment - I love wool everything! Also, I'm in Philly and so I'm familiar with UBB - definitely work on seeding the campaign in Philly, BC, and among past backe...