Frequently asked questions
How group buying on Crowd'd works, from joining a group to getting your key. Can't find your answer? Email hello@crowdd.shop.
How it works
What is Crowd'd?
A place to buy indie games and software together. Each product has a group with discount tiers: the more people join, the lower the price gets for everyone in the group.
How does a group buy work?
Join a group at the price shown. As more people join, new tiers unlock and the price drops for everyone, including people who joined earlier. When the deadline arrives, the group completes if it reached its minimum number of buyers.
Can the price go up after I join?
No. The price you see when you join is the most you'll pay. It can only go down.
What if the group doesn't reach its minimum?
Then it doesn't go ahead, nobody is charged, and we email everyone in the group to let them know.
What are early-bird spots?
Some sellers give the first few people who join an extra discount on top of the group price. If a listing has them, it shows how many are left.
Why did a group get more time?
Sellers can let a group extend once by 24 hours if it's close to unlocking its next price tier when the deadline hits. Everyone in the group gets an email when that happens.
Joining and paying
When am I charged?
Only if the group completes, and only the final group price. Payments aren't switched on yet, so right now nobody is charged when a group completes. We'll tell you before that changes.
Can I leave a group?
Yes, any time before it closes, from the product page or My groups. You won't be charged.
Can I buy more than one copy?
Usually, up to the limit the seller sets per buyer. Each copy counts toward the group's total.
Why do I need to confirm my email?
So we know the address is really yours before you join groups or post requests. Check your inbox (and spam) for the link, or use Resend link at the top of your account.
Keys and refunds
How do I get my game or software?
When a group completes, the seller delivers your key or download to your Library, and we email you when it's ready. Each listing says which platforms and regions it works on.
My key doesn't work. What do I do?
Contact the seller first, using the support details on the listing. If that doesn't sort it out, email us at hello@crowdd.shop.
Can I get a refund?
Each listing shows its refund policy, set by the seller: you can always leave before the group closes, and some products also offer a refund for 14 days after delivery. Your local consumer rights still apply.
Requests
I can't find a game or app I want.
Request it. If someone already asked for the same thing, your vote is added to theirs, and sellers can see which products people want most.
How will I know if a request becomes a group?
Everyone who requested or voted for it gets an email when the group opens.
Selling
How do I sell on Crowd'd?
Sign in and open Sell on Crowd'd in your account to request a seller account. We review requests, usually within a couple of days. Once approved, you get a seller dashboard to launch groups and upload keys.
What does it cost to sell?
Listing is free. We take a 10% commission on completed sales only. See everything sellers can set up.
Can I still buy if I'm a seller?
Yes. Seller accounts keep their groups, library, and watchlist. You just can't join your own groups.
Your account
How do I reset my password?
Use Forgot password on the sign-in page. The link we email works once, for 60 minutes.
How do I delete my account?
Go to Settings and choose Delete account. You'll leave any open groups without being charged. See the Privacy Policy for what's removed and what's kept.
How do I contact you?
Email hello@crowdd.shop.