You might notice that many artists take pre-orders for their products. Why is that?
How placing a pre-order helps us operate
It helps us place the sizable deposit to begin manufacturing. Group buys mean we're able to create without external investors or pressures. By being able to predict how much to order, we also attempt to reduce waste. We make the amount people will buy and keep less in storage.
You also save with pre-order pricing and get the exact thing you want. Because pre-order trends don't always match up with what sells in-stock, designs can run out quickly.
Then, there's the feeling of supporting an independent entity. That's priceless.
The reality of the current economic times
Speaking of supporting us... We got into this to be creative, but the reality is: We spend 90% of our time on the business itself.
Communicating with manufacturers. Coordinating with the warehouse. Solving customers incidents. Preparing and posting content. The unplanned fire that throws out any well intentioned plans. (This could be an entire essay.)
Running a business is costly. Having to price things accordingly is necessary to ensure aren't forced to close shop. While new products are being manufactured, activity doesn't stop.
Our integrity is the most important thing to us. We prefer pre-orders, despite their decline in popularity, because we retain creative control. Hyper growth means what you probably love about us would go away completely.
Combine pre-order & in-stock items in one order to save on shipping
If you're not in a hurry, you can save on shipping this way. And if you change your mind, our Customer Support team will help arrange for split shipping.
Thank you to our supporters
The trust you place into us is immense. Thanks for being here. If you love your Mintlodica product and experience, please consider leaving a Review too.
Cheers!
