Calendars - Do They Make Money?

[FourAces]

As we approach the end of the year the various store and Internet shelfs are stuffed with all types of calendars for 2006,

 

Pretty much anything anyone would want can be found in these wall and desk style books.

 

With so many out there I'm wondering do any of these make money and if so which ones or genres?

 

Also, will you buy a calendar for 2006?

[Bilbo]

Maverick and I have little neeed to buy calendars. We received seven or eight of them from various charities through the mail, just as requests for donations. We didn't have to give any money for them at all. However, since we enjoy having at least one naked boy calendar up, at least a Leather calendar, well, yes, we will be buying another calendar(s).

[+ friendofsheila]

>With so many out there I'm wondering do any of these make

>money and if so which ones or genres?

>

My guess is that the "animal" and "scenery" ones must make money, because I see them year after year, often with the same titles ("Provence," "golden retrievers," etc.) AND the exact same pictures. Funny, though, the calendars of "hot male twins" (Hall, Carlson, Barbera Twins) have disappeared after their first year.

 

>Also, will you buy a calendar for 2006?

 

I usually buy one or two male physique calendars, but not this year since a) I haven't seen one that I like in the stores, b) money is tight, and c) I already have some old ones from a year that is valid for 2006 (I think it's 1993 or something).

[JT Brooklyn]

Most of the Calendars are Dumped from Inventory with the Usual 50% off after Holidays Sale..That's Basically I think when most even look at them.

Although if B&N Devotes a whole Section to them now, instead of or with "Spinning Racks", they must still be bringing in the Bucks! :+

[Guest DallasObserver]

I would agree that book stores who give up a large portion of floor space in a prime location must be making money on the sale of calendars. Therefore, the publishers must also be making profit.

 

Keep in mind that a single publisher most likely releases several calendars. For example, maybe publisher X has 5 different animal calendars for 2006 on the market while publisher Z has 3 different ocean style calendars for sale. I would think it would be difficult for an upstart at this time in the business if that is what you had in mind, unless you had a unique idea.

 

-Dallas Observer

[+ deej]

Calendars are actually pretty good money makers. That's why so many charity groups use them as fundraisers.

[ManToManDave]

Hey Guys!

 

The BEST calendar for my purposes is also likely the cheapest.

 

It's the Month-At-A-Glance desk blotter/calendar from Office Max -- and I think it's only about $1.99.

 

I especially like it because all of the other 11 months are displayed in small print at the bottom of the current month. Makes it alot easier to find dates if client wants to book something well in advance.

 

It ain't fancy -- but highly user-friendly.

 

Dave

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[bigjake8]

THey are ment to be bought as cheap gifts, either last minute, hard to shop for, secret santa, etc. I would never buy one for myself, but I bought plenty for others, especially when I was young and broke.

[JT Brooklyn]

BigJake..You definitely can do your own Calendar! I see no reason for you to Purchase someone else's..I am sure there were offer's also! :9 :9 :9

[guptasa1]

I bought a Fullmetal Alchemist calendar. It's an anime (Japanese animation), one of my favorites, and I like the art (bright colors, awesome characters, etc.), so I thought the calendar would be fun. Last year I had a wolf calendar. So I usually do have a calendar, but I think the ones people buy generally depends on the person. *shrugs* I'm sure just like anything in culture, some themes do better than others.