Pattern Tester Rewards Program
Thank you for your interest in my Beta Pattern Tester Rewards Program! This is an experimental barter program to help get some of my many designs tested and ready for sale. Formal payment is not yet in the budget, but I realize that a lot of time and effort goes into testing, so some form of return is due. I may not have an abundance of money, but I can definitely offer my time and (some) unique skills.
How it works:
First, purchase the pattern.* After successfully testing the pattern (giving me feedback, and completing the project if possible), you will get a FULL REFUND, PLUS you will be listed as a tester in the published pattern**, PLUS you may choose from the following vouchers:
A) Custom Pattern—The value issued to this voucher will be DOUBLE the value of the pattern(s) you tested. Refund policy enforced.
B) Custom Item—The value issued to this voucher will be EQUIVALENT to the value of the pattern(s) you tested. Refund policy enforced.
C) Reciprocated Pattern Testing—I will test your pattern of similar value (your pattern's value is determined by you), +/- $5.
D) Individual Service Time—This voucher is not available yet, but I am hoping to get a physical storefront in 2016 so I can offer it. The value issued to this voucher will be 30 minutes per $5 value of the pattern(s) you tested. Services include: knitting or crochet lessons; guidance for setting up your own internet shop***; product photography studio rental and guidance [I plan to have a little area for that].
How it works:
First, purchase the pattern.* After successfully testing the pattern (giving me feedback, and completing the project if possible), you will get a FULL REFUND, PLUS you will be listed as a tester in the published pattern**, PLUS you may choose from the following vouchers:
A) Custom Pattern—The value issued to this voucher will be DOUBLE the value of the pattern(s) you tested. Refund policy enforced.
B) Custom Item—The value issued to this voucher will be EQUIVALENT to the value of the pattern(s) you tested. Refund policy enforced.
C) Reciprocated Pattern Testing—I will test your pattern of similar value (your pattern's value is determined by you), +/- $5.
D) Individual Service Time—This voucher is not available yet, but I am hoping to get a physical storefront in 2016 so I can offer it. The value issued to this voucher will be 30 minutes per $5 value of the pattern(s) you tested. Services include: knitting or crochet lessons; guidance for setting up your own internet shop***; product photography studio rental and guidance [I plan to have a little area for that].
NUMBER OF TESTS LIMITED |
COMBINING VOUCHERS |
Each pattern will only need up to 6 testers, and tests must be completed within 30 days. If you need more time, let me know ASAP! All I would ask for is progress pictures to show that you are trying. If you don't think you will be able to complete the project within 30 days because of your schedule, but really want to try it, let me know this, too, and we can work out a tentative timetable.
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Vouchers can be combined if they are of similar nature. They can also be changed to a different voucher when you are ready to redeem them, but remember that the value will be converted, as well. They cannot be redeemed for cash/monetary payment (remember, this is a service-trade), and cannot be refunded after they have been redeemed (see my Refund Policy). Vouchers will remain valid as long as I can provide the service.
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THE ASTERISKY NOTES
* After payment is received, I will contact you within 24 hours (although hopefully much sooner) to let you know I've received it, and/or to send you the pattern. If you haven't received the pattern within 12 hours of my pattern-less response, please contact and remind me, and I'll send it as soon as I can. If I take too long and you wish to cancel your order, let me know and I'll refund that as soon as I can, as well.
** You may choose not to be listed by name, but I think that (if you are new to testing) being included could help establish your reputation as a "Trusted Tester." I'm not sure how exactly I could make that work in the real world, but at the very least, you would get dibs on trying MY new patterns.
*** There are some basic things you will need to set up a listing on any site, and which you should bring when you are ready to redeem the voucher: product pictures (which may be taken in my studio; voucher will be redeemed at studio rental rate), title and descriptions for your item(s), product price (including possible discounts, e.g. bulk purchase), category/type of item, shipping price, and—most importantly—a PayPal account.
** You may choose not to be listed by name, but I think that (if you are new to testing) being included could help establish your reputation as a "Trusted Tester." I'm not sure how exactly I could make that work in the real world, but at the very least, you would get dibs on trying MY new patterns.
*** There are some basic things you will need to set up a listing on any site, and which you should bring when you are ready to redeem the voucher: product pictures (which may be taken in my studio; voucher will be redeemed at studio rental rate), title and descriptions for your item(s), product price (including possible discounts, e.g. bulk purchase), category/type of item, shipping price, and—most importantly—a PayPal account.
THE PATTERNS AVAILABLE FOR TESTING
Click on an image to go to its project page; click "Buy Now" to get started on your Rewards!
If you choose not to participate but want to purchase the pattern anyway, you will automatically receive an updated pattern when the finalized version is ready.
C = Crochet, K = Knit, C+K = Both Crochet and Knitting
If you choose not to participate but want to purchase the pattern anyway, you will automatically receive an updated pattern when the finalized version is ready.
C = Crochet, K = Knit, C+K = Both Crochet and Knitting
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Page updated Apr 5, 2015