Originally Posted by
Gibsonsean
Deposit is higher risk that I lose money but perhaps lower that I don't get what I want (if the deposit helps keep Helix alive - unlikely in my view either way), with the reward that I get what I want earlier than 'wait and see' and have the pleasure of 'being invested'. If I can also mitigate the risk of loss using credit card protections, then it is all upside

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Is the 50% deposit non-refundable in case of cancellation of order? I thought it is refunded on cancellation. Be good to check that and have it in the discussion. If so, then no risk. The KS backers carried all risk.