Kickstarter

Hi Nice Clip Backers!

I wanted to say a special thanks to you. Because of the success we've had with the Nice Clip which is in no small part thanks to your help on Kickstarter, we've launched our second Kickstarter project and it has already funded!

It's the world's lightest, most compact travel camera jib. You can check it out here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/461078637/the-aviator-travel-jib

We are offering Nice Clips at almost half off via the new Kickstarter, so if you're looking to pick up extras, now's your chance to get them at a great price and with free shipping.

Cheers,

Zeke

It was a looooooong weekend, but we have shipped out everyone's items!

Depending on where you live in the United States your Nice Clips should arrive between today and November 30th. If you live outside the US it could take up to December 30th for your clips to arrive, though most will get there in 1-2 weeks.

The Nice Clip and other accessories are now available for immediate shipping direct from our website www.nice-industries.com and will be available from Midwest Valley Photo Exchange and Adorama in the next few weeks. These are two of the largest camera stores in the world. We're very excited to have them as retailers of The Nice Clip!

Thanks again for your support!

The first 5000 clips are in and they are looking good!

Here is a video of me swimming in the pile of lovely Nice Clips. (You may have to check out the update via the link below to watch the short video on the kickstarter site.)

Now I just need to do assembly - apply the double sided 3m adhesive to the back of each clip, mount them to the packaging. Then we can start sending them out. I'm excited!

By the end of the week I should be able to get all the Kickstarter surveys out to everyone. So keep your eyes open for an email from us through kickstarter by Friday. Depending on your level you may just need to give us your mailing address or you may have other options to make. Again, it depends on your pledge level. Either way, it should only take a minute or two to fill out the form we send you.

Thanks again for your support!

Cheers,
Zeke

We've got just one day left before the kickstarter closes. It's all been very interesting and exciting. I have learned a lot. After it closes the clip and other photo accessories will be available exclusively at Nice-Industries.com until I can get them into stores - which may or may not happen in time for the holidays this year.

All the details are coming together nicely. Today I received the 3M VHB adhesive (the minimum order of over 15,000 pieces!). And the first full run of the clips should be here in less than a week. Packaging is done and should arrive in about a week as well. Lens caps are on the way, too - and the custom lens cleaning cloths. We just have to assemble, package, and ship.

When I started I knew that despite the project basically being a simple clip, it would be a lot of work. I didn't realize it was going to be months and months of work that culminated in six weeks of non-stop all-nighters - working from 7am to 3am back to back to back, stealing away five minutes at a time to spend with my son who is just about to turn three. 

I'm not complaining. It comes with the job. I don't forget for a second how fortunate I am to be able to take these crazy chances on my and my family's future. I say it because I want the people who have supported this project to know how deeply thankful I am. Without you this all could have been for naught. Maybe it's the lack of sleep making me sentimental. :)

Taking The Nice Clip from kickstarter into the real world is likely going to be a long, hard road, and an interesting journey. I can't know where it will take me, but I'm excited to find out!

Thanks again to everyone who has helped make this project such a huge success. You are each an essential part of the team!

Cheers,
Zeke

Retail packing.

Next Update: I'll explain how things will work after the project closes - just in case this is your first kickstarter project.