hot off the presses!
Last week we got our first Grilled Cheesus off the presses from our factory! Until now, we've been using handmade prototypes. This one is our first from the custom mold we made. This is what you'll be getting, and what will end up in stores.
Each step in this process is new to us, and so far, we've been pretty lucky. Nobody on our team had experience designing anything like this. Communicating with our factory in China was/is a bit cumbersome because of the language barrier. So when we got our first prototype in the mail 5 months ago, we had no idea if it would do what we intended. Thankfully, it worked incredibly well. We expected that some revisions/tweaks/changes would need be necessary, but fortunately that wasn't the case. Last week, when we got our first Grilled Cheesus from the new mold, we had similar anxiety about it. But, not only does it work great, we think it's even better than our prototypes!
We still have a long way to go, but it feels incredible to have such an enormous amount of confidence that our product does exactly what we promise it will do. These little milestones let us breath some small sighs of relief, but we're quickly back to focusing on our next steps ------> selling these things!
We'll keep you updated as things unfold.
Also, have we thanked you guys lately? If we haven't, shame on us. No matter what we're dealing with over here, we're still in awe of your support and completely aware that we wouldn't be at this point if it weren't for you. So again, sincerely, thank you!
Rob and Meg
ps- our new website should be up by the end of the weekend! (we hope!)
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Instant karma’s gonna get you! Every dollar counts and we appreciate it!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $10 or more
22 backers
This gets you a handful of scratch’n’sniff GRILLED CHEESUS™ stickers. We had a scent created specifically for Kickstarter. Everybody loves stickers! Everyone who pledges $10 or more will get some. Plus you’ll get a big thank-you shout out on our Facebook and Twitter pages!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $25 or more
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Here we go. You will be getting your very own GRILLED CHEESUS™ sandwich press to enjoy with friends and family (which will eventually sell for $39.95). (Add $10 for shipping in the USA. Canada add $30, International add $45 to pledge amount.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $35 or more
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Here we go. You will be getting your very own GRILLED CHEESUS™ sandwich press to enjoy with friends and family (which will eventually sell for $39.95) ** Shipping included within the USA.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $40 or more
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You get a GRILLED CHEESUS™ just for you, PLUS access to our digital recipe book. Some great, creative recipes in here that are completely delicious. Trust us. We did a lot of, er, research. (Add $10 for shipping in the USA. Canada add $30, International add $45 to pledge amount.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $50 or more
28 backers
You get a GRILLED CHEESUS™ just for you, PLUS access to our digital recipe book. Some great, creative recipes in here that are completely delicious. Trust us. We did a lot of, er, research. ** Shipping included in the USA
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $75 or more
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Here you get the GRILLED CHEESUS™, the digital recipe book, stickers, PLUS a Kickstarter exclusive GRILLED CHEESUS™ tote bag. Being green is great! Carry your bread and cheese home from the store in style! (Add $10 for shipping in the USA. Canada add $30, International add $45 to pledge amount.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $85 or more
4 backers
Here you get the GRILLED CHEESUS™, the digital recipe book, stickers, PLUS a Kickstarter exclusive GRILLED CHEESUS™ tote bag. Being green is great! Carry your bread and cheese home from the store in style! **Shipping included within the USA.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $100 or more
45 backers
This gets you into the Hall of Fame, Cheesus-style. Everything from the $75 level, PLUS you will forever be listed in the Grilled Cheesus Hall of Fame that will be on our website …. FOREVER! (FREE shipping in the USA. Canada add $20, International add $35 to pledge amount.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $500 or more
3 backers
Meg is a karaoke master, so this reward suits her well. You get everything from the $100 pledge level, PLUS we will work your name into the Grilled Cheesus Anthem, performed by Meg and Rob. Be a part of history!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $1,500 or more
2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)
Now we’re getting somewhere special. The first 4 people to pledge here will get everything listed in the previous pledge level, PLUS one GRILLED CHEESUS™ in time for the 2011 holidays! Surprise someone special this holiday season. *This will be a one-of-a-kind, hand-tooled sample direct from our factory. Stickers, Tote, digital recipe book, and 2nd GRILLED CHEESUS™ estimated delivery February 2012. (FREE shipping)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2011Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
This one is our favorite. We will make you a custom sandwich press with ANYTHING YOU WANT ON IT!! That’s right. Our NYC-based design firm will work with you to create an image that you love. You want your face on a sandwich? Your dog’s face? Your family crest? No problem! Get as creative as you’d like. (plus everything from the $500 level.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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Creator Sal "Lasareath" Cameli on March 10, 2012
What's the ETA for KickStarters in NJ?
Having my Birthday BBQ Party in June and would Love to have it by then!