Andru Edwards

Hi everyone - Andru Edwards here from <a href="http://www.gearlive.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gear Live</a>. As you probably know, I run Gear Live editorial and news content, make video reviews, pioneered unboxing videos, and love bringing you the latest on the world of consumer electronics and gadgets. Now, we are kicking off a Patreon campaign, and wanted to explain a bit about why we are doing it. You may be wondering "Why don't you rely on ads and sponsors like you've been doing for years?" The problem is that, over time, ads on YouTube have become much less lucrative, and bringing in sponsors requires a lot of time and sales skill, neither of which I have too much of. I'd much rather spend my time making great content for you, than chasing companies to pay for it. I want to focus on our fans and followers. Think about it this way--imagine your favorite comedian or band is coming to town, and they're selling tickets to their show. You can pay whatever you want to enter the venue and enjoy the show, or you can pay nothing. Everyone gets the same show, so you are basically able to choose to support the artist, or just come in and enjoy. That is what we are doing here...except, for our backers, we will have some really great perks to make it worth your while, and you'll be helping us not just continue what we've been doing, but we will be able to do a lot of new and improved things here if we get to the appropriate backing level! You are able to contribute any amount you'd like on a monthly basis, whether it's $1, $100, or anywhere in between. Check out the backer perks (my way of saying "Thank you!") and choose how much you can do, and we will do the rest and keep making the best tech videos that we can.

Free

Each and every dollar counts, and we appreciate you helping us out with a "Like"! Thank you! You also get:
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<li>Access to my private feed here on Patreon - stuff that isn't posted anywhere else</li>
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$5? Awesome! I want to personally thank you for your support. Like, for real! So, you get:
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<li>Access to my private feed here on Patreon - stuff that isn't posted anywhere else!
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<li>A "Thank you" publicly on Twitter
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<li>A "Thank you" personally on Facebook
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Alright, leveling up even more, I see. Fine - we'll match you with these awesome perks:
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<li>Access to my private feed here on Patreon - stuff that isn't posted anywhere else!
	</li><li>A "Thank you" publicly on Twitter
	</li><li>A "Thank you" personally on Facebook
	</li><li>Gear Live Stickers! You can rock these anywhere - your laptop, desk, or Trapper Keeper (do they still make those?)
</li><li>Get your questions answered in Gear Live Q&amp;A videos
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Oh man! A true fanatic! At this level, you're gonna get direct access to us. We've GOT to talk to you! Oh, and at this level, you also get to win some really cool stuff:
<ul>
<li>Access to my private feed here on Patreon - stuff that isn't posted anywhere else!
	</li><li>A "Thank you" publicly on Twitter
	</li><li>A "Thank you" personally on Facebook
	</li><li>Gear Live Stickers! You can rock those anywhere - your laptop, desk, or Trapper Keeper (do they still make those?)
	</li><li>Get your questions answered in Gear Live Q&amp;A videos
	</li><li>You are entered to win our monthly Lootcrate giveaway, full of awesome geeky goodness!
</li><li>Access to our private Gear Live Facebook group, where you can hang out with us, and other geeks (if you'd like!)
</li><li>An invitation to our monthly video Hangout session on Google+ - these are invite-only exclusives!
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Choose your membership