A big THANK YOU.
Update #36
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May 10, 2013
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That's a Wrap Folks!
Well everyone, the final TiBolts shipped out today!
Over 530 packages mailed, and over 600 pens.
Other than the 5 people that have not responded to the survey, we are complete.
This has been a long, exhausting campaign filled with lots of ups and
downs.
It's been a remarkably challenging journey, from the mid-project
Kickstarter SNAFU, to the costly supplier issues and other concerns
that drove me to miss deadlines.
I definitely learned a bunch and appreciate
everyone's patience as we wrapped this project up.
The ups were great, from watching the project hit 100% in the
first day to seeing all the press the pen received.
Looking at 400+ pens
sitting assembled on my bench at one time was a real nice highlight, as was loading up the final pens on the postal truck today and watching them roll on down the road!
So far, response from backers has been overwhelmingly positive, so that is nice.
Every little bit of positive feedback really helps make me feel good, and makes it worth the effort.
I feel like we made a GREAT pen.
Especially for the price.
And I love the fact that we made it right here.
Right in the USA.
All in all, it was an interesting experience, and I sure did learn a lot.
My family and my business are in a better position now than we were in November when I launched this campaign.
For that, I thank you.
Remember, keep an eye out at Fellhoelter.com for more pens, knives, and other projects!
Regards,
Brian Fellhoelter
18 April, 2013
Big day of shipping.
All but 46 are either in the postal system, or packed to go out tomorrow.
Turns out I was shorted 100 mailing envelopes on my last order!
So, more are set to arrive early next week.
186 of them were scanned by my postal carrier today, there's a picture of a few of them at the bottom of the update.
6 folks have still not responded to the survey,
We'll sort them out when they do respond.
If you got a tracking #, odds are your package shipped today, or will tomorrow.
If you don't have a tracking #, yours will ship next week.
If you got the wrong tracking number (about 30 folks) don't worry, the packages are addressed correctly, it was just a glitch in the email, and you received tracking for a different package.
We are getting real close to having this project complete folks.
Your backing and patience are greatly appreciated.
Keep an eye on Fellhoelter.com for news on the general retail release of the TiBolt which will follow shortly after the campaign is fulfilled.
Couldn't have done it without you guys.
The Build is Complete!!!!
All the TiBolt's are built.
We are now packaging, and should commence shipping tomorrow!
We are in the home stretch now folks!
Preparing to ship.
So, I decided to organize the shipping this evening.
By that I mean take the spreadsheets Kickstarter provides, and break them down into easy to handle "units"
Each unit is a distinct configuration.
Example: Decorated pen, No Logo, Stylus, Schmidt Refill, Domestic Shipping
Or: Plain pen, Logo, Solid Cap, Fisher Refill, International Shipping.
Etc...
There are 52 of these units!
52 !!!
Of those, 8 are even more special, because they have notes.
Out of the ordinary additions, multiple pens, etc...
I think we have our work cut out for us now.
I am hoping the build will conclude Thursday or Friday, with shipping to follow immediately after.
Your TiBolt is coming soon friends!
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Nov 3, 2012 -
Dec 1, 2012
- First created · 27 backed
- Brian Fellhoelter 477 friends
- Website: fellhoelter.com
Pledge $99 or more
51 backers All gone!
Receive ONE Standard TiBolt. At fulfillment you will have a choice between a solid Titanium Cap or a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. Retail price of $140 after Kickstarter campaign.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $99 or more
27 backers
2nd run of the TiBolt. Receive ONE Standard TiBolt. At fulfillment you will have a choice between a solid Titanium Cap or a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. All pens will have the traction grooves cut into the grip area. This is for a 2nd round of production. Delivery is AFTER all of the prior rewards are shipped.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $99 or more
100 backers All gone!
Early Backer Reward! ONE Standard TiBolt. At fulfillment you will have a choice between a solid Titanium Cap or a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. Receive in time for Christmas or you will receive a free upgrade to both the Stylus AND plain Titanium Cap. Add $10 to your pledge to receive both TiBolt Cap options: ONE Titanium Cap AND also ONE Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. Retail price of $140 after Kickstarter campaign.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Ships within the US onlyPledge $109 or more
61 backers All gone!
Receive ONE Standard TiBolt with both a solid Titanium Cap AND a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. Retail price of $150 after Kickstarter campaign.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $109 or more
16 backers
2nd run of the TiBolt. Receive ONE Standard TiBolt with BOTH a solid Titanium Cap AND a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. All pens will have the traction grooves cut into the grip area. This is for a 2nd round of production. Delivery is AFTER all of the prior rewards are shipped.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $115 or more
68 backers All gone!
Receive ONE Decorated TiBolt with milled slots and divots on the body of the pen. They add to the “Wow, Cool!” factor. All pens will have the traction grooves cut into the grip area. At fulfillment you will have a choice between a solid Titanium Cap or a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. Only available for 2013 delivery. Retail price of $155 after Kickstarter campaign.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $115 or more
20 backers
2nd run of the TiBolt. Receive ONE Decorated TiBolt with traction grooves, PLUS milled slots and divots on the body of the pen. At fulfillment you will have a choice between a solid Titanium Cap or a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. This is for a 2nd round of production. Delivery is AFTER all of the prior rewards are shipped.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $125 or more
135 backers All gone!
Receive ONE Decorated TiBolt with milled slots and divots on the body of the pen. They add to the “Wow, Cool!” factor. All pens will have the traction grooves cut into the grip area. This reward includes BOTH a solid Titanium Cap AND a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. Only available for 2013 delivery. Retail price of $165 after Kickstarter campaign.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the USPledge $125 or more
40 backers
2nd run of the TiBolt. Receive ONE Decorated TiBolt with traction grooves, PLUS milled slots and divots on the body of the pen. This reward includes BOTH a solid Titanium Cap AND a Stylus Nib Cap which includes TWO Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier. This is for a 2nd round of production. Delivery is AFTER all of the prior rewards are shipped.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $199 or more
2 backers All gone!
Receive a set of TWO TiBolt pens. At fulfillment you will have the choice between a Standard or Decorated TiBolt for each pen. You will also choose between a Titanium Cap or Stylus Nib Cap which includes THREE Stylus Nibs and ONE Carrier for each pen. Only available for 2013 delivery. This is TWO Tibolts configured any way you want them, AND as many as SIX stylus nibs. Retail price of $310 after Kickstarter campaign.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Add $12 to ship outside the US
