We don't have venture backing yet. We were hoping to use preorders to convince vcs/angels. We really don't want to go the crowdfunding route because it has gott

We don't have venture backing yet. We were hoping to use preorders to convince vcs/angels. We really don't want to go the crowdfunding route because it has gotten increasingly gamed and crowded (!) Plus we already have a number of signups on our own website. I see a potential downside to asking our potential customers to go to a crowdfunding campaign. But you have given us something to think about.