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
181 comments
I’m a dual Canadian and American citizen with addresses n both countries. If I change my shipping address to Canada can the tariff be avoided?
Yarro trying to deflect blame onto the Tariffs. This wouldn’t have happened if you didn’t delay the project so many times. Maybe Yarro should just eat the additional cost as a repercussion for dragging their feet. This is your guy’s fault after all.
Hello,
Could you give us the names of the ships planned for shipment in Europe?
Regards
I just want to be informed if I am going to get the table I have been waiting over a year for? Am I going to be expected to pay more for a product that has already been delayed and delayed? Since you have already (supposedly) made the tables am I out of luck for trying to get my money back? What do you think we as backers should be feeling as I see you pushing more kickstarters and I am still waiting well over a year for this. Are you as a company just trying to get money or do you actually intend to make this right?
I’m so sorry this happened to you guys. They made tariff exceptions for bigger businesses that could afford to eat the cost of the tariffs and hung small businesses out to dry.
I hope this doesn’t last long and doesn’t impact you and your staffs’ ability to keep the doors open and pay bills. Good luck!