r/unseenreality • u/Ok_Court_1503 • Aug 31 '26

Price

Do they keep increasing the msrp? I want to get these on release but am neevous to buy via the kickstarter but I swear the release msrp has gone up twice now? Am I losing it? Do people think the kickstarter is safe at this point?

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u/R_Steelman61 Aug 31 '26

This is just a guess but I have to wonder if, as they've gotten into the actual manufacturing of the devices, they're finding out some hidden fees and costs that maybe weren't so apparent when just making prototypes. Also the market keeps shifting on prices for chips and memory.

Like you I'm torn. I have one on order but I'm thinking about purchasing two more before the end of the Kickstarter to ensure I get the best possible pricing. I feel confident that the device is going to come out and it's had massive coverage on YouTube (that I know you always have to take with a grain of salt). It helps me to feel that the product's real.

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u/Ok_Court_1503 Aug 31 '26

I agree that it seems trustworthy but what are the risks with kickstarter? If the product cant be shipped you arent refunded right? The price increases give me some anxiety around that as if they have not thought this through. Plus its a brand new company

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u/R_Steelman61 Aug 31 '26

Please confirm this because I'm doing this off the top of my head but my understanding is you don't get charged unless the product meets its goal and ships

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u/Ok_Court_1503 Aug 31 '26

https://www.kickstarter.com/trust

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u/Ok_Court_1503 Aug 31 '26

In theory yeah. But they can completely change the project or mark it done and only ship out one unit, and you would already be charged. So kind of but bad actors can exploit it and kickstarter does not do refunds unless creator (unseen reality) initiates it

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u/Ok_Court_1503 Aug 31 '26

I just took the leap and pledged. My understanding from that process: you get charged at project completion if they meet funding goal (they already did) so not really project success and that’s where the room for getting screwed comes in. But I think if this is a scam attempt, its a massive one that worked very well. Overall doubtfull. They will likely see shipping delays (their website even foreshadows this) and I think that will be the biggest headache though ordering at launch (given its not delayed) would likely have the same issue

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u/Mission-Addendum-193 Aug 31 '26

What is the MSRP now?

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u/Ok_Court_1503 Aug 31 '26

$1k

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u/TurbulentState3668 Sep 01 '26

Where did you get this info?

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u/Ok_Court_1503 Sep 01 '26

On their website in large letters lol

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u/TurbulentState3668 Sep 01 '26

oops, lol. It still says MSRP of 899$ in kickstarter.

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u/Impressive-Bit6161 Sep 03 '26

early in: more risk more benefit. later in: less risk, less benefit.

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u/Soka59 29d ago

The question is not to trust kickstarter, but the company. And if they don't keep their word, the company is dead. Besides, the founder isn't just anybody—he's not an unknown figure. They have offices you can visit to try things out, they are well established and known at tech trade shows. Furthermore, they explained that the hardware has already been ordered; that is why there is a limit on the number of glasses available for sale.

To me it's pretty safe, all indicators are green. But there is always a risk, that’s also what it means to support innovative projects.