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Waschii -Foldable Waschiing Machine for Minimalist

Created by Eric Williamson

Laundry Anywhere!!! Camping, Hiking, VanLife, Tinyhouse, OneBag PocketSized! SolarHeated!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Sun Aug 6 '23 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Sun, Aug 06, 2023 at 08:11:04 PM

Thank you everyone who sent us your address's on the first  survey!!
Of course probably not everybody was able to respond.
 
If you weren’t able to respond to the survey to give us your address, or if it got lost in the spam folder… we weren't  able to have added the shipping rates for your country to the shipping card.
 
Please remember that if we don't have your country on the rate card, the system will generate a $1 million shipping charge.
Please don't accept this, just send me an email to waschii (at) waschii,com-
 
 
apologies for the inconvenience,
We tried to get every country on the shipping rates, but we didn’t have all the information.
Thanks for your patience and understanding
 

 

Thu Aug 3 '23 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Thu, Aug 03, 2023 at 09:11:57 AM

Good day,

I made an error on the form and forgot to put the "no thanks" option in

Apologies to anybody who received that roadblock

Addition has been made and should be able to move forward.

Thank you very much for your support and patience

....

 

 

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Thu Aug 3 '23 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Thu, Aug 03, 2023 at 02:06:40 AM

Waschii first surveys sent!!!

Hello everyone! Thank you for your support and patience!

 

First surveys are being sent via a "smoke test" this is where we send out surveys to 5% of the backers to make sure that everything's working correctly.

If everything works smoothly, we will send out the rest of the surveys right away!

When completing the survey you may notice that the price of the shipping is home compared to the price of the product.

When completing the survey you may notice that the price of the shipping is high compared to the price of the Waschii-

The shipping prices are a little bit higher than initially estimated at the beginning of the campaign..

But, you can still get two Waschii's for the less than the price of one similar product that doesn't work as well imho, (including shipping) 

We're offering the Waschii to you, our initial backers at a very low price compared to retail.

Additionally, we didn't front load the product price with shipping costs.

additionally, we didn't frontload the product price with shipping costs.

Consider driving your "per unit" shipping cost down by adding an additional Waschii in the survey process.

Thank you very much for your help and support!

Eric

PS… Spoiler alert… Developing Waschii extra-large right now

 

Wed Aug 2 '23 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Wed, Aug 02, 2023 at 05:30:59 AM

What's new

Dear Amazing Backers,

We hope this message finds you well and excited for the next steps of our Indiegogo campaign! As we move closer to fulfilling your rewards, we wanted to address a crucial aspect that may catch your attention: shipping costs.

We understand that some of you might notice that the price of shipping is nearly as much or even more than the price of the product itself. It's essential to keep in mind that we've taken great care to provide the best value for our crowd funders like you. Similar products on the market, which can't match the performance of our solution, are being sold at two or three times the cost.

To help you maximize your value and reduce shipping costs, we have an exciting solution: adding an additional unit to your order. By doing so, you'll make the most out of the shipping fee and benefit from the convenience of having more than one of our incredible products.

Now, we want to be transparent about this - seeing shipping prices close to the product's cost might be surprising at first. But we want to emphasize that as early backers, you are receiving the product at a significantly lower price compared to its future retail value. This is our way of showing appreciation for your trust and support in making this campaign a reality.

In the coming days, you will receive an email with a special link to your BackerKit survey. This survey is vital for us to ensure that we fulfill your rewards accurately and efficiently. In the survey, you'll be able to indicate your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and even purchase add-on items if you wish.

Rest assured, you won't need to create a BackerKit account to fill out the survey. Simply click the survey link in the email you receive and respond to the questions at your convenience. You can always go back and modify your responses before the survey closes.

For your ease, if you need to review your information or pledge status, you can access your survey by clicking the link in the survey email or visiting our BackerKit project page at https://waschii-igg.backerkit.com.

In case you logged in to your Kickstarter account using your Facebook credentials, the BackerKit survey will be sent to the email address linked to your Facebook account. If you prefer to use a different email address, please contact support at https://waschii-igg.backerkit.com/faq.

Thank you for being an integral part of our campaign and helping us bring our dream to life. Your support means everything to us, and we can't wait for you to experience our revolutionary product firsthand.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our team. Together, we're creating something truly extraordinary!

Thank you!!

Eric

 

PS –

Remember that the prices on the Indiegogo campaign are in US dollars for shipping.

Sun Jul 9 '23 Announcement
over 2 years ago – Sun, Jul 09, 2023 at 12:38:43 PM

Greetings, everyone!

We have an important shipping update to share with you. We are making significant progress in moving forward with the shipping process, although we have encountered some technical difficulties along the way. Allow us to provide you with a brief summary and a more detailed explanation below.

Summary: We are nearing the completion of shipping preparations. To ensure cost savings on shipping for all of you, we are exporting the Kickstarter database and importing it into EasyShip software. This will enable us to obtain accurate quotes for shipping to the 39 countries involved in the fulfillment process.

Detailed Explanation: The complexities involved in this process are worth noting. EasyShip requires information about the weight of the product, box sizes, and weights. They calculate shipping costs based on volumetric and actual weight, and we need to obtain quotes for all the different combinations and permutations of orders for each of the 39 countries.

Additionally, we encountered challenges due to different standards between BackerKit and EasyShip. For example, BackerKit measures orders by the number of units, while EasyShip prefers to know the number of individual items. These differences have added to the complexity.

We have created a detailed spreadsheet that outlines the package sizes and weights for each order combination. This information is crucial for accurate shipping calculations. We have also made efforts to ensure that the weight of the packages stays below the next half-kilogram increment, allowing us to save on shipping costs.

While the complexity of handling numerous countries and their corresponding orders has been overwhelming, rest assured that we are making significant progress. We deeply appreciate your support, assistance, and patience throughout this process.

The reason we import the information into EasyShip first is to obtain accurate quotes for shipping, which will then be reflected in BackerKit. This will allow you to see the precise shipping prices when you pay for your shipping and confirm your address.

Navigating this process has been challenging due to the various combinations of units, countries, and shipping prices. We are still in the process of fine-tuning the calculations for Australia, Denmark, Germany, and Greece. Despite having successfully shipped to a few countries in the past, the complexity has magnified with the broader scope of this Kickstarter campaign.

We have been working diligently to ensure accurate pricing by manipulating files and CSV exports between BackerKit and EasyShip. While we faced initial compatibility issues, we have now received assistance from the sales team at EasyShip to organize the CSV files correctly, enabling us to generate accurate shipping quotes and collect the necessary shipping fees from you.

We understand now why it is often recommended to limit a Kickstarter campaign to one or two countries. The intricacies involved in handling multiple countries, combinations of orders, and varied shipping prices have been a valuable learning experience for us.

Another aspect worth mentioning is our personal evolution and development through your support and help. Transitioning into the role of an inventor and product developer has been a profound expansion of our self-perception. While we have undertaken various endeavors in the past, such as construction, military service, property management, and developing biofuel systems, creating simple products that enhance people's lives is what truly resonates with us.

However, personal growth and transformation often encounter internal resistance. This factor has presented additional challenges along the way, and we sincerely apologize for any delays caused by these obstacles.

To make up for the delays resulting from technical complications and other challenges, we would like to offer all backers the opportunity to add additional Waschii units at a significant discount. By upgrading to two units instead of one, you can considerably reduce your shipping costs per unit. We will provide an attractive price for this offer.

We are immensely grateful for your unwavering support and want you to know that we have resolved these complexities. When we launch the Waschii XL, which may include a shower attachment, you can expect shipping to be much faster than it has been during this initial campaign.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support, assistance, and patience throughout this process. If you have any questions upon receiving your shipping survey, please reach out to us immediately through our website or by emailing us at [email protected].
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