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Added 2025-03-10 22:16:50 +0000 UTCEDIT: Thank you all for the generous offers of support but I only wanted to let people know why the animation is running late. I don't need more help than I am currently getting, and you're already supporting me here on Patreon, which is more than I could ever ask for.
OOPS! Turns out I grossly undercharged for international shipping on 1500+ graphic novel orders! I thought it was going to be $10-15 to send a book to Australia/Denmark/Far flung Canada etc. Boy was I in for a shock!! For that reason I've had to jump back into selling things on etsy over the past few days, but the animation IS NOT STOPPING...
I've got talented previous collaborators Yap Chung-Shing and Emma Wakley helping on STARBARIANS - Episode 3.9, which I swear on a stack of loss-leading graphic novels that I will finish this month. Emma and Yap are still working, while I'm etsying.
This little hiccup has only set me back a few days or so. It's mostly the typical animation-takes-longer-than-I-expect type problems that are making episode 3.9 drag its heels. But I promise, this one has more heft to it than the very short 3.5!
I will release it this month, I will!! Then we do Doctor Bees!
Thank you patrons!
Harry
Comments
Ahh its gonna be awwwright. I'm using patreon as a big venting booth.
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 09:04:25 +0000 UTCBig oof, good luck buddy!!
BrandyBuizel
2025-03-11 08:23:10 +0000 UTCThanks for cecking ♥️
Max
2025-03-11 08:19:49 +0000 UTCIf you're sure, I have no problems reimbursing you for the cost of shipping. The point was to get you some cash as support, not to cost it!
Trevor Bond
2025-03-11 08:17:17 +0000 UTCI checked anyway. Says your order has been in transit for 8 days and should arrive in the next 4-5 days.
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 08:14:52 +0000 UTCYeah what is up with Australia maaaaan, $43+ per order. I think I charged $15 for shipping. D'oh.
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 08:13:55 +0000 UTCIt's going to be okay. Losing $5-20 dollars per order really sucks but I've been told a partial refund down the line is likely. I hope your book has finally arrived, Max. Need me to check??
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 08:11:20 +0000 UTCSo I think the max I charged for shipping was $15, but many hundreds of orders ended up costing me $25-50 per order to ship, some as high as $60, and $70 on a single book which is nuts! I've taken my complaint to the shipping company and I am being partially refunded down the line, but paying for it all has been a shock.
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 08:09:48 +0000 UTCoof been there my dude. The first kickstarter I did, the extra cash it took to ship to Australia ate up all the profits. Physical goods are so expensive.
sam ballard
2025-03-11 08:09:44 +0000 UTCIt's absolutely okay! I did not post this update as a shakedown for more support, you're all already supporting me here on Patreon and a lot of you bought the book as well! I only wanted to explain why the animation will be a bit later than planned. Thank you both though.
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 08:07:16 +0000 UTCAh that is AWESOME to hear, Jacob! I have SO MANY Starbarians stories to tell, so there will definitely be more to come. I will do this stuff until I die.
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 08:05:24 +0000 UTCIt's okay, it's currently being investigated by the shipping company and I know that I'm getting partially refunded as it was so much more than quoted. Things will work out :)
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 08:04:44 +0000 UTCNo thank you Trevor! You're already supporting me here. I didn't mean to vent, just wanted to explain why I was running a little late.
Harry Partridge
2025-03-11 08:04:14 +0000 UTCLet me know hoe much the shipping cost you, my guy, I can probably sling you my slice!
Trevor Bond
2025-03-11 04:10:07 +0000 UTCOh man, as one of the international backers its such a bummer to learn that the shipping cost is screwing you over :/
Ø
2025-03-11 01:20:09 +0000 UTCSide note, I REALLY enjoyed Starbarian Tales, Harry. Every different arc and character of this story tied into one another quite nicely, and there were no loose ends. Looking forward to a possible Volume 2, if that ever goes into production!
VGAfanatic
2025-03-11 00:50:58 +0000 UTCThis
DAJ
2025-03-10 22:54:49 +0000 UTCHow much WAS the shipping?
Nobody
2025-03-10 22:41:32 +0000 UTCOof. That's not ideal. If there's anything else we can do to help, just shout...!
Harry Ashfield
2025-03-10 22:37:55 +0000 UTCOh boy. Funding yourself into debt... (hopefully this is a more dramatic take than it actually is)
Max
2025-03-10 22:21:12 +0000 UTC
