In the CES interviews Planet Computers team keep mentioning the full retail price of the Gemini but they are still offerings lower prices as Perks. I thought that after CES launch they would stop the lower price option. Perhaps they are waiting for the initial batch to be shipped before they can increase the price.
I think the current price is very reasonable compared to any mid to high range unlocked/carrier-free phone.
I backed it as soon as it appeared in a finished form at CES just in case they decided to close the discounted indiegogo option. They might go to a direct sales model anyway to avoid paying fees to Indiegogo?
I'm also hoping that sales will be sufficient to make it worth while to continue making them for a couple of years, and to make a superior second generation model.