Dear backers and customers,
We want to take a moment to update you on the current tariff situation and how it is affecting the Gamefold project.
As many of you may know, the United States recently imposed tariffs of up to 145% on goods imported from China. This has more than doubled the original production cost of each table. The impact has been significant across many industries, and like others, we have been directly affected.
We completely understand your concerns and frustrations, and we want you to know that we hear you.
You might be wondering, “What if you had shipped sooner?” It is a fair question. The honest answer is that we chose to address some early design flaws. Not because we were being overly picky, but because we explored several design solutions that required careful testing and verification before moving forward. While this did delay shipping, we strongly believe it was the right decision to ensure quality.
That said, production has not stopped.
We currently have two containers full of Gamefold tables arriving in the US in the next two weeks, with more on the way. International orders are already shipping out, and we are continuing to produce and hold United States orders as we monitor the evolving tariff situation and wait for more stable conditions.
The current tariff situation is frustrating and unpredictable, but we are exploring every possible solution. This includes alternate sourcing, long-term production strategies, and cost management to keep moving forward without compromising the experience you backed.
Thank you for your patience, your support, and your belief in this project. We are doing everything we can to deliver the Gamefold you have been waiting for.
More updates coming soon.
- Yarro Studios Team
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@William Whipple – Thank you for your honest feedback.
Yes, backers paid for shipping and taxes in advance through the Pledge Manager, securing the best value available at the time. Shipping costs vary depending on each backer’s destination country, and the estimates were (and still are) available via Kickstarter.
Additionally, we are not passing on any extra costs to U.S. backers or customers due to tariffs. U.S. orders will roll out as we continue to explore solutions, and we’ll keep you informed of any updates or changes.
Noted, and that’s what I’m complaining about. My point is, I shouldn’t be searching every comment of your blog for this information. It’s not new information. You knew this before the last update, and yet you chose not to inform us with the last update.
Any idea on when to expect the update from the logistics partner? Or do we need to wait another couple of weeks?
@Gert – Please note that we are currently behind the estimated timeline due to unforeseen showstoppers. While this was our best estimate at the time, we will provide more details regarding international orders in an upcoming update once we receive the latest information from our logistics partner.
You missed another deadline: April 28th: Last of the Kickstarter orders shipped, including brown table orders. I still didn’t get an e-mail. I read in some comments there’s a delay and you needed to redo labeling. Why wasn’t this in the update? It’s what it’s for… This is getting ridiculous!
@David
RE: Shipping regunds/adjustments.
While I don’t work for Gamefold I’d say that it is EXTREMELY unlikely.
If they did that, that have to refund everyone for shopping that purchased before this promo.
Every promo has dates that they are valid for including start dates.
If you purchase prior to that then you aren’t eligible.
The only way that I can see that happening is if you can get a refund, then you repurchase it during the promo period but then you would definitely be at the end of the line for shipping.