HAMB CALENDER: Time to stop screwing around...

[Django]

Ok, I need to know who wants a calendar and how many you want. I've been getting prices but I haven't heard from the "comittee"... Ryan, Big A, Fuel Pump... I still want this to happen, and I don't want to be the one to handle all the money, shipping, etc, etc. but if I have to, then I'll try to figure it all out. No one is going to print this without payment first. And I don't have the cash to front the bill. So before we take money, who is SERIOUS?

[Django]

And if you're reading this, now is not the time to stay silent!! I don't want to see 300 page views and 50 posts this time...

[55olds88]

I for one would be interested, did we get and idea of a final cost (remember double it for the kiwi peso) ? I guess we can prolly lump the kiwi's together and post them to one of us for distribution.

[Smokin Joe]

Yo!
2ferme

[stealthcruiser]

how much?10.00?
20.00?
if thats close,i want one plz...
where do i send the money?
is a personal check ok?

[SwitchBlade327]

I want at least one, maybe two depending on the price.

[40StudeDude]

Chad, Probably need to know a price per calendar before anyone commits.
I'm in for quite a few,depending on final price.
R-

[zonkola]

At least one.

[plan9]

plan9 = 1

[38Chevy4door]

I am MOST DEFINITELY in for one.

Thanks,
Steve

[fatassbuick]

One or two.

Of course you could wait for the fabulous Lowe's Motor Speedway PPG Nationals Goodguys Rod Run Calendar (not endorsed by Goodguys, Lowes or PPG) that the Saints did last year. It should be out the morning of October 26, depending on our hangovers. A classic, I might add.

[Hellfish]

count me in for 1... maybe 2. an estimated price would help

[Django]

The last time we were discussing it, I think we agreed on $15. The best price was approximately $2800 but that was having them pad bound, like a note pad. I'm more inclined to go with some of the quotes Roger got me, which was the $3700-$5000 range for 1000 calendars.

That price doens't take into account any shipping costs.

[Bob K]

I'll take 2

B http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif B

[Django]

Going on the high side with the $5000 quote, and allowing $8 for shipping per calendar, and the average order will be 2 calendars, that comes out to selling 263 calendars before this can come to fruition. I'm not a mathematician though, so tell me if that ain't right.

[Cword]

3

[sodbuster]

Two of them here and I can pay in advance to get the ball rolling and so everything does not have to come out of your pocket. I know that I do not have $2800 laying around. Also did anyone "HAMBers" own a printing shop? To help you out on the price. Just wondering. Also what does the turn around look like on getting them printed? January is only a couple of months away. Sorry for so many questions, but I have not been following the posts on the calender's.


Thanks,
Chris Nelson
Kansas

[Django]

I'm not sure. Probably 6 weeks? Roger, any idea what your guy would need timewise?

[purple]

<font color="purple"> At least 2 for me, One for me and one for my dad. I may need more for buddies later. </font>

[Nick32vic]

I will take 1.

[cool57]

One

[bradberry00]

I'll probably have to have one......

[Missouri_Mike]

I'm in for one.

[Mike Zenor]

Count me in for 3.

[scoop]

I'm in for 1 at least!

[hotrodladycrusr]

I will take one

You are way high on the shipping though. You can mail up to 3 lbs in one of those USPS soft bag mailers thingys for $3.95. Could probley get at least 4 or 5 in there for that price. Of course higher for CN, NZ, and Downunder http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Django]

Obviously if you order 2, the shipping will not be $8 x 2. I don't think I made that very clear after re-reading it again.

Turn around looks to be 5-7 days after payment. I am still inclined to not sacrifice the quality of the piece to save money at this point. So the cost to print as it stands right now is $5151, excluding shipping to whomever steps up to handle distribution.

If we can't get 263 calendars sold in a pre-sale, then I think I will have to break down and drink myself stupid. Keep in mind, that leaves 700+ calendars that will be pure profit for the HAMB. You do the math...

[BLAKE]

Three (3) for me - will pay in advance if needed.

[Drewfus]

I'll have a couple, was there another Aussie who was going to bring in a few to save on postage/packaging etc?

Cheers,

Drewfus http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Grumpy]

at $15, I'll commit to 2...if ya show me what it may look like, I may be able to get a couple of the PC-less guys in my club to buy one! but 2 for me for sure http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[El Caballo]

Nudes, ala Vargas.

[Django]

Denise, I'm just guessing on shipping. But they need to be mailed flat and packaged such that they dont' get ruined in the process. We have to buy some kind of envelope as well. With the monies generated, I guess we could afford it if the actual cost of shipping is slightly more than the paid for costs. I've never shipped anything/figured costs on this kind of scale before.

[chromedRAT]

i'll buy three if they're near 15, and will prepay too if needed.

[FrameDragger]

One for me...

[Django]

Just so you know, those 263 calendars ALL have to be pre-paid for this to fly. There is no other way. If we only can sell 264 of the 1000 calendars, then Ryan gets $15. If we only can get 262 pre paid orders, then the project is dead.

[Max Gearhead]

I'm in for one. Max

[volken65]

one for me...

[Django]

Here are links to the images.

http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/other/hamb1.jpg

http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/other/hamb2.jpg

http://www.mdesignstudio.com/chad/other/hamb3.jpg

[OGNC]

OGNC would like three, please. OGNC figures they'll make dandy Christmas gifts for a couple of OGNC's friends.

(I just discovered the fun of talking about myself in the third person to annoy others. WHen I see it written out it just seems sort of creepy though...)

[BigJim394]

Put me down for 1

[FrameDragger]

Django, Paypal would move things along quickly (I would do it right now).

Also, I will up my order to 2...

Mike

[Rocky]

I agree...paypal would help sales too....I'll take 2...one for the wall at work and one for home.....

[just steve]

Put me down for 3 -- one for my office, one for bro's office, and one for dad's garage.

Got part of my christmas shopping done! Yeah!

Steve.

[Cruisin']

<font color="brown"> I'm with 55olds88.
He can be our supersecretagent(tm) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The KIWI peso isn't too bad at present!
</font>

[CharlieLed]

Put me down for 5, Christmas is coming up...

[Rocky]

Yeah, add another one for me....good idea, Steve! I'll give one for a X-mas gift to my Brother...

[Ron]

I will take 3 now, maybe more later.

[junker]

i definitely want one.

[Shag]

I'm in for at least two.

Denise is right about that mailer thingy. It would of course depend on the overall size of the calendar but those envelopes are sturdy cardboard and are free from the post office. That would cut costs dramatically as you will not have to buy envelopes and shipping will stay below 4 dollars. This will be true even more if the calendars are of such a size that you can get two or three in the envelope.

If I can help out anymore than I already have just let me know.

[Farmer]

count me in.....I want 5. seriously http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
John

[Django]

What size are these post office mailers? The finished size of the calendar is 13x17".

Paypal is an option, yes.

[SKR8PN]

Put me down for 3..............

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I'm in for one....

[jdubbya]

Put me down for 2, if I can pay pal let me know, if not let me know where to send the $$.

[clint b]

I may be new, but I'm in for 2.

[choprods]

I want one...thanks

[Fraz]

I know that my clan's good for at least 3, possibly up to 6.

[SAVAGE]

I'll get 4 for sure right away. maybe more
Aaron

[Deyomatic]

I'm in 1, if there are any leftovers that aren't claimed, I'll take another.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Hey Im definatley in for 2 or 3 just let us know when ya got em thanks BigAbone

[-=LD=-]

Definately, sign me up for 4.
(I'll prepay as needed too.)
Duane

[Cword]

Hell, at $15 bump me to 10, I can sell 'em to rod club members, I can use 'em as Christmas presents.

I'd offer to be distributor but I'm in the wrong country for that. I suppose if you wanted a single distributor in Canada I could volunteer for that.

I'd shop some to local rod shops as well.

mike

[Glen]

I will take 10....

Remember this is not only a cool calendar, but a contribution to fund this board......What more can you ask for. We do need to get moving as the first of the year is only 3 months away.

[jerry]

put me in for 4 and tell me whwere to send the money. well worth paying for up front to assure they will get printed.

and thank you for all the work on this project so far.


jerry

[4t64rd]

I'll be wanting one

[Eyeball]

1 for sure

[ray]

i'll take one.

[Deyomatic]

Where do we send the money?

[Mai Ki-Ki]

I'll take 3 definantly.

Can come with DRWFUS's!

Aussie ship out in one bundle I guess...and we can distrubute from this end?

Cheers

MAIKI http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[29EHV8]

I'll take 10 at least.I'll also prepay.........Shiny

[RawDeal]

5

maybe you can chack how much shipping to Austria (Europe) is...
thanx

[Humboldt Cat]

I'll definitely order one, or 2, depending on the price. Am looking forward to it!

[a/fxcomet]

I'll take 2 and I can pre-pay.

[Missing Link]

me = 1

[Curly]

Take 3 and I can prepay

[Tore]

I`ll take 2.

[FarmallPete]

counting the 2 that I will order, I came up with a quick count of 143 calenders for sure. This is not adding the ones who might taken an extra one or two, just positives.

Farmall

if you said you wanted one or maybe two, I counted that as just one.

Johnny Cash RIP http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[PFF]

Ill take a couple, dont mind paying up front, can you post to England ?

Thanks Pete

[40Tudor]

Put me down for 3. No problem with the prepay - just tell me where to send it.

[gregg]

At least 2.

[hdv32]

HDV32 = 2
Please let us know where to send the money. Paypal would be easy for all.....

[hatch]

two fer hatch

[beatnik]

Put me down for 2 of them.

[Crestliner]

I'm in for 1

[Daddy-O]

2 for me......

[Hellbound_Hootch]

http://shop.usps.com/cgi-bin/vsbv/postal_store_non_ssl/display_products/productCategory.jsp?cat=Business+Use&amp;prodCat=/Shipping+Supplies/Business+Use/2.+Priority+Mail&amp;BV_UseBVCookie=yes&amp;appName=SSOL

thats what i found would fit for SURE,,,otherwise,,,just look around there,,,the SIZE was a little bigger than most the packaging if it NEEDS to be flat,,,shipping PRIORITY upto one pound is under 4 bux,,,

until i have REALMONEY,,,put me down for 1,,, unless you take monopoly money,,,

MISS hootch

[kolor me kustom]

I'll take 2.....

[Harrison]

I'm in for one.

JH

[SomethinWicked]

I'll take one! Just let us know where and when to send the money.

[HOTROD30]

I'm in for two. I'll prepay when you put up an address.

Django.... Check with the Post Office on the cost of mailing printed material. It is less than normal rates. I found out about it when I mailed out calendars two years ago.

[chopolds]

2 for me

[raven]

Put me down for three.
I know KCMongo will take at least one.
r

[CruZer]

Sign me up for two.

[magnet]

I think the problem is...

How is Django (or whoever is in charge) going to collect pre-paid money, keep track of it, order calendars from the printer, pay the shipping from the printer to the house, buy the envelopes, package the calendar, print labels or hand write address labels, ship the calendars etc etc

and then continue to send more and more calendars after that.

Its a ton of work for one dude.

I tell you right know.. i know Django.. he aint got the time.

The HAMB T shirts that were done by Mikey was great, but i think maybe mikey might have a sort of business that does that.

What we need is someone who has an existing mail order/calendar/book/magazine business that can incorporate the calendar into their stock or magazine sales.

Instead of printing the calendar and distributing it ourselves maybe we can convince a "calendar company" to do it for us and just pay the HAMB for the right to use the images copy and design.. a licensing fee.

or maybe we scrap the whole paper calendar idea for now untill we get the issues worked out and release a 2004 electronic version. Monthly desktop downloads in different sizes.. a big picture every month you can put on you pc/mac desktop.. a picture of the calendars month. Or maybe even a HAMB calendar screen saver that just flips through the months. maybe people would like it so much they would donate money to a Pay Pal account Ryan would set up for funding the HAMB.. that way people can just throw a couple bucks in the kitty when they download.

Maybe we should do the electronic version for 2004 and try a printed version for 2005.

Just my two cents..(which in canadian i hear is worth a bunch)

[hudson_hawk]

2

[HOTROD30]

The math..................

$5151 divided by $15 is 343 calendars

if shipping is around $5.00, then you must sell about 515 calendars before you start making a profit, or make it $15 a calendar plus $5 for shipping, then you have to sell 343 calendars before you start making a profit.

[laverda]

I would like 2.

later,
papa al

PS payment details .... ?

[lucky 7]

1 please

[Just Gary]

One for me, please.

[atch]

one

[Django]

Hootch, what am I supposed to be looking at. The link has timed out. Is it that 6x25" triangle "tube" box?

What do you think guys? Shipped flat or rolled? I'd prefer flat myself, but...

[Samantha]

Count me in for one...

[hotrodladycrusr]

I would be willing to help out. If the paid for calendars were dropped shipped to my work place, I have the time at work to stuff envelopes with calanders, address them and post. Let me know if I can be of help.

[Django]

[ QUOTE ]
The math..................

$5151 divided by $15 is 343 calendars

if shipping is around $5.00, then you must sell about 515 calendars before you start making a profit, or make it $15 a calendar plus $5 for shipping, then you have to sell 343 calendars before you start making a profit.

[/ QUOTE ]

It would be $15 + $5. I don't think it would go up for 2. Larger orders will have to pay more.

Like Magnet said, this is a pretty overwhelming task for me. And time is not something I have loads of. I think the distribution will take some kind of team effort. I sure know I can't do it alone. It's taken me long enough just to pull all the artwork together, get releases, make the final art. When did we start this? Last NOVEMBER?

[Django]

Thanks Denise, we may take you up on that. I'm expecting a shipping estimate to Detroit area from Colorado (just to get an idea) this morning. How close are you to Detroit? I'm also getting another quote from a printer my g/f uses here in Chicago.

As I was typing: About $260 to ship to Michigan.

[Otto]

1

[Church]

5. Yea 5, Definitely want 5. And I can prepay.

[Django]

That's 187. Plus the 25 that a certain some one committed to. Since he emailed me and didin't post here, I'm not sure if he wants that public info or not. So then that puts us at 212. We'll also have to sell about 13 pieces over, to cover shipping from printer to distribution point. And actually, we will probably have to sell 20 above THAT to build up a kitty and have funds to start shipping orders...

I haven't figured out how many I want either. Probably 3 or 4.

[VolksRodder]

I will definitely take 2, Django. I will prepay for mine also. Just let me know when and where to send the $$$.

[HOTROD30]

Django.... You have email.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

I'll take 2 or 3, and I'll prepay for sure. PAYPAL would be great though.....

[hotrodladycrusr]

I'm very close to the west side of Detroit. Work in Farmington Hills with a zip code of 48331

I believe I would be able to convince Fat Hack and RocketJ2 to come over for a few hours to help too. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Especially if food and beverages were served http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Actually Denise, I can't help financially, but if you just need labor I'll throw in a few hours... You remember me, right? I'm the one with all the shit in his face! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifYou show up at my house and you'll scare the neighbors!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

When you coming????? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Lemme know if and when you need the help and I'll swing down there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Spark Plug]

Count me in for two (2). Just need to know when/where and how much $$$ to send.

Chad

[BIG RIC]

3 for me.

[Patina]

In for TWO http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[NealinCA]

I would be interested in one.

Neal...inCA

[Hellbound_Hootch]

you have a PM from me,,,

[atch]

looks like that brings it up to 227 with still a steady stream of people responding wanting them (or more, depending on all those who said 3-4, etc.; i just counted 3 not 4 in that case). looks like we need an address to send $ to so's we can get it going. the sooner we start sending $ the sooner there will be enough $ "in hand" to place the order. i just said i wanted one for myself, but if we need to sell some more to get up to the magic number i'll order more.

???

and my hat's off to all who are making this happen; whoever had the original idea (django?), artists, designers, printers, shippers, envelope stuffers, cookie bakers (to bribe the envelope stuffers), etc., etc. THANX to all of you, whatever role you're playing.

[metalshapes]

I'll take one.
let me know when/where to send the money.

[Django]

IF I recall correctly, it was Fuel Pump's idea. I was a newbie at the time. But I whipped up a quick concept and the rest is history.

What do you guys think? Shipped flat or in the USPS 3 sided box?

[Django]

Envelopes (http://www.uline.com/ProductDetail.asp?model=S-6692&amp;ref=1656) to mail flat. If we order 400 envelopes (with 500 calendars) that comes out to 80¢ per calendar approximately. I'm getting samples. When I do, I'll take it to the post office and see what the bulk rate is.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Better late than never!,,,count me in for one http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifHRP

[lurker mick]

Been gone, just got back. I'm good for one!
Mick

[38Chevy454]

Django, please put me down for three calendars. Been away form the board for over a week, wow do thing move fast!

[candyman]

two fer me...

[Thirdyfivepickup]

Need 3 or 4. I might be able to help sell a little. I have a few street rod shops I sell to that I know I could get to buy a couple... especially if its before Xmas. I'm sure I could unload another 25 or 30. Unless we are trying to keep this in the HAMB family?

Let me know if I can help.

[Mel]

I will definately take 2... maybe 3 once it's all priced out.

[rodnkustom]

Fine, I'm the 25 guy, I got pics in it, I'm excited, ... so's my mom, OK, I said it!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-peter

[river1]

i'm in for 4

later jim

[Rooster]

I'll take two! Thanx...

[Rix2Six]

I'll pre-pay for 2... might take a couple more but I'll commit to 2 now!

[cartman]

Sign me up for 2!

[Sailor]

I'll take one.

[fordiac]

i want one!

[Nads]

Me take 1.

[deuceguy]

I'm in for 1

[2raticl]

Count me in for one.

[TagMan]

I'm in for one.

[ShortBus]

three for me.

[abomber30]

two

[HOTROD30]

BTTT..........

[Dr. Shocker]

will commit to 2 right now but will most defenatly want more......

[sixpac]

I would like one also. Where do I send the money? Thank you John

[Django]

264. Getting close! Hopefully this week we can get the paypal taking and other issues resolved.

[chromedRAT]

django, is there any way i can mail you or whoever the payment?

[KnuckleBuster]

I'm in for two.

Thanks

[Shiva69]

I'll prepay for 4

Garth

[Blue]

I'll take one. Can include me with Crusin' and supersecretagent(tm) 55olds88, (if you're wearin' that hat Paul).

[Assdragger]

Here....I,mean..I`ll take one!

[zonkola]

Hey, I've got a question: As I'm writing this, this post has 789 views and 152 replies saying "I'd like a calendar or two."

So who are the 637 HAMBers who read this post and weren't willing to cough up 15 bones for quite possibly the coolest hot rod calendar ever?! Don't make me come over there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Seriously, is there a PayPal site set up for this yet? If not, you need help with one?

[Hackerbilt]

Put me down for one!

Bill

[40StudeDude]

Dammit Bill...you'd better get one...I wrote the captions/copy for several of those images!!! I'd even autograph it!

And I don't think Django has a paypal set up yet...he'll be back on here on Monday...hopefully he'll read this and get it taken care of!
R-

[purple]

<font color="purple"> Zonkola, it counts every time you check it. I have checked it at least 10 times myself, so subtract that. </font>

[Django]

I need to talk to Ryan about the Paypal. Ryan, when you see this, I sent you an email. Give me a call.

[zonkola]

[ QUOTE ]
<font color="purple"> Zonkola, it counts every time you check it. I have checked it at least 10 times myself, so subtract that. </font>

[/ QUOTE ]

True, but we're probably still talking about at least a hundred or two window shoppers...Did I mention how cool this calendar is? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[atch]

zonk,

ditto what purple said. i've checked it at least 15-20 times hoping there would be an address i could send my $ to.

[BARNETT]

I want at least 2...probably gonna end up wanting more.

[Django]

Good news... we getting close. Keep an eye out for the paypal info. And get ready to buy. We are likely printing 500 calendars, so order yourself an extra!

[Tudor]

I want one too -

[fuel pump]

As Dajango said we are getting close. We are looking for some help from the Michigan guys to help in the packaging and mailing. Email THRLC or me if you can help. Are ya listening Rudy, Randy, Chris, Billy, Frank, Steve, Donnie etc etc ????
I can see it now a combination garage crawl and calander work session.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Hey there Fuel pump...Just like I told Denise, name the time and place. As long as my girlfriend's not in labor I'll be there! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I'll take 2
Clark

[fab32]

I don't know if I've chimed in on this or not but I'm in for helping with packageing and mailing. I'm also needing 2 calendars.

Frank

[beatnik]

I'll help out, but I'm not getting stuck licking the stamps or envelops again, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif just let me know http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

[Old Farts and Old Fords]

Put me down for four. Me, two kids, and the Stags clubhouse.

[sodbuster]

BTTT, for the check off list....

[fuel pump]

Check out the very first post on how to buy your calander.

[Hackerbilt]

Hey Roger!
Didn't see your post till just now.
You did some work on this too, huh?
No wonder sales are slow! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Hahahahaha
Ahhhh...I'm just kiddin' ya "DUDE"...

Come on guys and gals! Lets get at least ONE each!!!

Bill

[sodbuster]

Ordered 4 of them and thanks to Ryan for this site.

Thanks and if there are any left over I may order a few more for gifts. Also I looked thru the checklist and some HAMBers need to order still(?).

Chris Nelson
Kansas