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I work in printing, and have worked in publishing as well, so I'm familiar with the costs and quality options. That plus my understanding of DTRPG's options, and of gamers - and specifically gamers who back Kickstarters - makes me lean toward rather heavily toward Kickstarter as the way to go for you. My only caveat would be that if you have major qualms about any of KS's policies, obviously that could be a deciding factor.
If you go the KS route, I would recommend a couple things:
1. Build printing and shipping delays into your timetable, and then on your project page state that expected delivery date/month/whatever
2. Make sure your project page looks good and reads well. I've decided not to back Kickstarters that was interested in but that were clunky, awkward, or just no fun to read and look at. That project page - especially the top of the page! - can make all the difference, so get some extra pairs of eyes on it before launching.
If you go the KS route, I would recommend a couple things:
1. Build printing and shipping delays into your timetable, and then on your project page state that expected delivery date/month/whatever
2. Make sure your project page looks good and reads well. I've decided not to back Kickstarters that was interested in but that were clunky, awkward, or just no fun to read and look at. That project page - especially the top of the page! - can make all the difference, so get some extra pairs of eyes on it before launching.