Author Topic: 2012 Archive - Pre-order QE2 Story 2012 Calendar (Read 19037 times)

Lynda Bradford · « **on:** Jul 26, 2011, 10:44 AM »

We are at the planning stages of putting together the QE2 Story Calendar 2012. This will be a unique item with members’ photos showing different aspects of the ship. It certainly is a keepsake that you will want to add to your collection.

We have decided to use a local printer rather than an online printing service to ensure that a quality item is produced.

The calendar will be A3 size 16.5 x 11.7 inches or if you prefer metric measurement 420 x 297 mm. We chose this size so that a good proportion of each calendar page would be allocated to the QE2 photo.

The paper used will be a good quality 300 gsm silk finish for the front and back cover and 150 gsm silk finish for the 12 inside pages. The calendars will have wire binding and hangers on the top. Envelopes would also be provided which is useful if you want to send to friends or family as a Christmas present (yes as from today there are only 151 days to Christmas).

But we need to know how many members would be interested in buying a calendar before we proceed much further in the planning stages as the number will affect the price which we hope will be around £9.99.

If you would like to buy a unique QE2 Story 2012 Calendar please add your name below to ensure that a copy is reserved for you!

Waverley · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 11:00 AM »

Great idea. I would like to order one.

Peter Mugridge · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 11:37 AM »

I'm interested in at least one...

Isabelle Prondzynski · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 11:54 AM »

I really like the fact that you can get them done locally, which gives you far more options and great quality control. Thank you, Lynda -- and I am looking forward to it already!

Please put me down for three. Thank you.

bobso · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 12:11 PM »

Please add my name to your list for one copy Lynda.

Thank you.

CKH · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 02:03 PM »

Hi
Great idea put me down for 1 please

Chris...

cunardqueen · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 04:06 PM »

Please add my name (and if its going to be ready and dispatched in early December then make it 2)

You might wish to consider a company such as vistaprint, the more you order then less they are. the shipping is fast and the product of an extremely high quality.
I would gladly pay extra to have them posted in a hard backed envelope. Nothing worse than have a bent calendar.

Some of the ones l have bought in the past, nice though they are have been nothing more than photos printed onto photo paper and have the home made look, and from the Isle of Wight.
One of the members on here produced a very nice calendar with nice views of QE2 and Queen Mary, but went onto add the QV....

Cunarder Man · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 04:21 PM »

Put me down for three please.
Cheers

gilly · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 05:08 PM »

put me down for one please

Twynkle · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 05:47 PM »

Quote from: Cunardqueen on Jul 26, 2011, 04:06 PM

....You might wish to consider a company such as vistaprint, the more you order then less they are. the shipping is fast and the product of an extremely high quality.

Myles - I agree with you - Having used Vistaprint for QE2 calenders in the past, they come highly recommended.
They do great offers, lovely reproductions (nothing worse than bad ones!) use good paper/card, take sterling - and are incredibly economical as well as speedy!
I also have Snapad calendars from family - they too are excellent, although probably cost more.

Please may I order a bit nearer the time?

Rosie

hollihedge · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 07:12 PM »

I would like to order one calendar please.

Cheers
Gill

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 09:04 PM »

Quote from: Twynkle on Jul 26, 2011, 05:47 PM

Please may I order a bit nearer the time?

Yes but if everybody says that, there won't be a calendar at all, and an enormous about of hard work behind the scenes will go to waste.

Quality is guaranteed!

PJtheMuppet · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 09:18 PM »

Hi, may I order one please

Thank you

Paula

cunardqueen · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 09:20 PM »

Why not ask for a deposit to get the ball rolling, you have the paypal donate button which makes things a lot easier
Perhaps the same could be said for the dvds.... would that work?

Or if people wanted to send a UK postal order (they must be cashed within 6 month) that might perhaps save on the paypal fees, and they can be cashed as and when.

Might this be an idea ?

Its also a good idea to put in a closing date, with no more orders being accepted after such a date...

You also have the option (to save on funds etc) by asking people if they so wish to send in a stamped self addressed envelope which can be stuck on the dvd packet and posted..every little helps

luzparis · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 09:25 PM »

add my name for one copy thank's

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 26, 2011, 09:47 PM »

Thank-you everyone for your pre-orders for the Calendar. I will make up a list tomorrow so that I can keep track of the number of orders.

We have researched a number of options for the printing of the Calendar, including Vistaprint but we feel that the option that we have chosen will give us better control to ensure that the finished product is a quality item.

Quote from: Cunardqueen on Jul 26, 2011, 09:20 PM

Why not ask for a deposit to get the ball rolling, you have the paypal donate button which makes things a lot easier
Perhaps the same could be said for the dvds.... would that work

Its also a good idea to put in a closing date, with no more orders being accepted after such a date...

You also have the option (to save on funds etc) by asking people if they so wish to send in a stamped self addressed envelope which can be stuck on the dvd packet and posted..every little helps

Thanks Myles for these ideas we certainly will look into these options

Lachlan · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 27, 2011, 12:20 AM »

I'd like to go on the list for two calendars please.

smspruce · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 27, 2011, 08:41 AM »

I would like two copies of the QE2 calendar please.
Sandra Spruce

Great idea

Simon Long · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 27, 2011, 06:13 PM »

Could I order 2 please

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 29, 2011, 11:02 PM »

Thank-your for all your orders for the Calendar. We have many fantastic photos submitted for the Calendar that will make this a memorable item. I will be contacting the printer next week and will keep you up dated on the progress.

QE2 whistle · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 30, 2011, 09:51 AM »

We would like to order a calendar too please.

Many thanks, Alan & Shona.

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 30, 2011, 10:33 AM »

Thanks Alan and Shona. I have added your name to the list.

Isabelle Prondzynski · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 30, 2011, 11:25 PM »

Message received from Barrie Evans :

Please can you add my name to the list for the Q E 2 story calender for 2012 Keep up the good work

Kind regards Barrie Evans

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #23 on:** Jul 30, 2011, 11:27 PM »

Thanks Isabelle, I have added Barrie's name to the list.

Chris · « **Reply #24 on:** Jul 31, 2011, 09:49 AM »

+ 1 please

Thanks Chris I have added your name to the pre-order list - Lynda

raycollins25 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jul 31, 2011, 07:34 PM »

Hi,
Please put my name down for one.
ray Collins

Thanks Ray I have added your name to the list

LesP 1979-1991 · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 01, 2011, 11:01 AM »

I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A CALENDER TO PLEASE .

THANKS LES.

Thank-you your name has been added to the pre-order list

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 02, 2011, 09:06 AM »

Quote from: Cunardqueen on Jul 26, 2011, 09:20 PM

Why not ask for a deposit to get the ball rolling, you have the paypal donate button which makes things a lot easier
Perhaps the same could be said for the dvds.... would that work?

Its also a good idea to put in a closing date, with no more orders being accepted after such a date...

Myles we have been following up on your idea of asking for a deposit by setting up a test on Paypal. This would work okay for anyone ordering one calendar where the cost would be £9.99 less £5 deposit = £4.99 plus postage. But for orders of more than one calendar we need to consider the best way to set up the Pay pal final payment form so that it takes account of the cost less deposit for one calendar and the full cost for second and third etc.

Rob has placed the Pay pal form on the shop for me to test. I will give you details on this topic area when the deposit option is open.

A closing date will be put on pre-orders once the Calendars go to print. I will give you more details at the time.

cunardqueen · « **Reply #28 on:** Aug 02, 2011, 12:36 PM »

Why not for ease of counting just round it up to a tenner, Im sure we are not fooled into thinking along the lines of supermarkets with the 99 gimmick and a nice round figure would make it easier all round..

Also remember that even though we are paying £10.00 the amount the forum receives will be slightly less than that, In fact it might surprise you to learn you will get £9.40 give or take a few pennies, l just checked and for all my dealings with paypal that figure surprised me, However its fast,easy etc etc.

Im sure most of us would be happy to pay in full upfront and might be a bigger help...
The buyers can of course add a message on their payment invoice.

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #29 on:** Aug 02, 2011, 08:26 PM »

Thanks Myles. I was surprised to hear that Paypal gets as much as 6% in commission. However it is a safe and easy way for members to pay so I guess that we need to accept that Paypal should get commission on the money processed through the system.

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #30 on:** Aug 02, 2011, 10:56 PM »

Quote from: Lynda on Aug 02, 2011, 08:26 PM

Thanks Myles. I was surprised to hear that Paypal gets as much as 6% in commission. However it is a safe and easy way for members to pay so I guess that we need to accept that Paypal should get commission on the money processed through the system.

I've investigated the charges - this topic got me curious!

The highest they charge is 3.4% + 20p. Then it goes down, based on monthly sales, but I don't think we'll sell enough to go lower than that rate.

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #31 on:** Aug 07, 2011, 05:35 PM »

One copy for Manoel added to list.

No 736 · « **Reply #32 on:** Aug 08, 2011, 07:07 PM »

Hello Lynda, please put me down for one calender, a good stocking filler.
Thanks Steve S.
Ps did you get the copy certificate ok?

Thanks Steve - your name has been added to the list. and yes I did get the certificate - see PM.

Kathy M. · « **Reply #33 on:** Aug 09, 2011, 01:57 AM »

Lynda -

Have been off the forum for a while due to busy season with my job - I would love to have three if it is still possible! My QE2 themed kitchen needs one!!

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #34 on:** Aug 09, 2011, 09:21 AM »

Thanks Kathy, I will put your name on the list for three Calendars. A QE2 themed kitchen sounds interesting. I would love to see some photos posted.

Twynkle · « **Reply #35 on:** Aug 09, 2011, 09:53 AM »

Hi Kathy

I seem to remember lots about your kitchen - clock, wallpaper etc etc - please can you remind us where it is...on here!
Very Good too see you, btw!
Rosie

Alistair · « **Reply #36 on:** Aug 09, 2011, 04:42 PM »

Hi Lynda,

Thought I had done this already but please put me down for 2 calendars

Alistair

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #37 on:** Aug 18, 2011, 02:52 PM »

QE2 Story Calendar 2012 update

I thought you would like an update on how the Calendar project is progressing.

The design work is being done on two fronts. Richard Coltman, one of our Moderators, is working on the design of the front page of the Calendar. The local printer is doing the individual month pages and the Calendar back page.

I have just received printed samples of the front page and monthly calendar pages from the printers this afternoon. I am delighted with the results and I am sure you will also be delighted. We hope to give you a sneak preview of what the front cover will look like within the next week.

The timescale for the Calendar to go to print is the week beginning 10th October, 2011

Our aim is to have the Calendars posted to you by week beginning 24 October, at the latest. We will keep you updated on this.

Based on pre-orders we will be ordering 60 or 70 Calendars.

We have agreed that the cost of the Calendar for anyone pre-ordering and paying before the end of August/September will be the cost price plus post and packaging charges.

The inclusive charge will be around:
UK = £10.50
Rest of Europe = £11.50
Rest of the World = £14.00

All members who have pre-ordered will be sent details of how to pay and a Paypal link before 30 August

Have you ordered your Calendar? Please let me know by posting below or send a personal message if you want your name added to the pre-order list.

Michael Gallagher · « **Reply #38 on:** Aug 18, 2011, 05:13 PM »

Lynda

I'd like 2 calendars please!

Michael

Andy F · « **Reply #39 on:** Aug 18, 2011, 09:21 PM »

and one for me please

Thanks

Andy

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #40 on:** Aug 18, 2011, 09:30 PM »

Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered .

If you want to check if your name is on the pre-order list have a look here:

https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php/topic,3358.0.html

If you want to order add your name below to this topic board.

janiceallan59 · « **Reply #41 on:** Aug 21, 2011, 10:15 AM »

Yes please. I would love a calender

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #42 on:** Aug 21, 2011, 10:28 AM »

Thanks Janice.
I have added your name to the pre-order list.
Lynda

PJtheMuppet · « **Reply #43 on:** Aug 21, 2011, 01:13 PM »

I'd like one please

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #44 on:** Aug 21, 2011, 06:09 PM »

Thanks Paula your name is on the list.
Lynda

creeve · « **Reply #45 on:** Aug 22, 2011, 09:03 AM »

Please can you put my name down for a calendar.
chris

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #46 on:** Aug 22, 2011, 09:18 AM »

Thanks Chris, I have added your name to the list

Andrew Collier · « **Reply #47 on:** Aug 22, 2011, 02:57 PM »

I'd like one please

Peter Mugridge · « **Reply #48 on:** Aug 22, 2011, 11:36 PM »

The list is sinking down the page; shouldn't it be pinned at the top?

Meanwhile... I've become the first person to pay for the calendar...

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #49 on:** Aug 23, 2011, 09:11 AM »

Thank-you Andrew and SusieD for your order which I have added to the list.

We now have orders for 52 Calendars.

Details of how to pay for your Calendar will be coming out soon.

George C Griffiths · « **Reply #50 on:** Aug 23, 2011, 10:42 AM »

Please put me down for 2 copies of the calendar.

pete cain · « **Reply #51 on:** Aug 25, 2011, 08:34 PM »

Dear Lynda, A bit late , but not too late I hope, can I have 1 please ?

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #52 on:** Aug 25, 2011, 10:02 PM »

hello Peter, I have added your name to the pre-order list.

I will be posting details of how to order, along with some Calendar images soon.

Mark · « **Reply #53 on:** Sep 01, 2011, 11:15 PM »

Yes please I would like 2

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #54 on:** Sep 02, 2011, 08:54 AM »

Thanks Mark I have added your name to the list.

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #55 on:** Sep 02, 2011, 08:18 PM »

Details of how to order and pre-pay for the Calendar have been sent to everyone who has placed their name on the Calendar pre-order list.

The Calendar is shaping up to be a lovely item which is unique, in that the photos are from our very own photo competition plus a few from the Forum's Photo Gallery.

The Calendars are being sold at cost price plus post and packaging to everyone who has pre-ordered and paid.

bobso · « **Reply #56 on:** Sep 03, 2011, 08:40 AM »

Thanks Lynda for the E-Mail--i have just bought my copy.

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #57 on:** Sep 03, 2011, 06:52 PM »

Quote from: bobso on Sep 03, 2011, 08:40 AM

Thanks Lynda for the E-Mail--i have just bought my copy.

Thank-you Bobso and to everyone who has placed an order and pre-paid for the Calendar so far. This helps us a lot to have actual numbers to give to the printers.

bobso · « **Reply #58 on:** Sep 07, 2011, 07:28 AM »

Hi Lynda, When i first saw the picture of the QE2 on the calendar i immediatly went --"WOW". If the rest of the pictures are as good as this--(and i have no doubt they will be)--then you have a winner here.

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #59 on:** Sep 07, 2011, 07:33 AM »

The inside monthly Calendar pages are equally good. Because the Calendar is A3 in size half of the page is given to the photo which shows the photos at their best. I have draft inside pages from the printer but because they are large files and in pdf format I need to find out how to post to let everyone see them.

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #60 on:** Sep 07, 2011, 07:18 PM »

Today on board Queen Elizabeth, Lynda revealed the prototype for the new calendar and I have to say I was totally gobsmacked. It is truly stunning, very very professional, striking and high quality. You can see it on the table in these photos. We all owe Lynda a debt of gratitude - she has put in a huge number of hours into putting this together, and still has a lot more to put in, all totally voluntarily. I thanked you today Lynda, but thank you again!!

Cunard Queen Elizabeth, Greenock, Sept 7th 2011 by Rob Lightbody, on Flickr

cunardqueen · « **Reply #61 on:** Sep 07, 2011, 08:25 PM »

If the cover is anything to go by, it really does look stunning, and its larger than l imagined.
I think we all owe Lynda a drink

.
Given the number of pre orders its looks to be a sailaway success.

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #62 on:** Sep 07, 2011, 10:31 PM »

Quote from: Lynda on Sep 07, 2011, 07:33 AM

The inside monthly Calendar pages are equally good. Because the Calendar is A3 in size half of the page is given to the photo which shows the photos at their best. I have draft inside pages from the printer but because they are large files and in pdf format I need to find out how to post to let everyone see them.

If you send me the PDFs Lynda I can sort it.

Rob Lightbody · « **Reply #63 on:** Sep 08, 2011, 07:58 PM »

I've uploaded the two preview PDFs here

https://www.theqe2story.com/QE2Shop/A3_Calendar_garamond.pdf

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and

https://www.theqe2story.com/QE2Shop/A3_Calendar.pdf

PJtheMuppet · « **Reply #64 on:** Sep 10, 2011, 11:49 PM »

Very smart!

bobso · « **Reply #65 on:** Sep 11, 2011, 07:00 AM »

Great photo's Rob--have now saved them to my QE2 album. Looking forward to receiving my calender in due course. Thanks also to Lynda for doing such a fantastic job of the photo's for the calender.

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #66 on:** Sep 11, 2011, 10:59 AM »

I was delighted with the response I had from Forum members who saw the actual printed draft of the Calendar pages. It is good to know that you are on the right track when working on something for the Forum.

Last week I sent a PayPal link to everyone who had pre-ordered the Calendar. Rob has now put the link on the shop page so that the option to pre-order and pay is open to everyone. The Calendar is being offered at cost price up until the end of September. After that there will be a slight increase in the cost.

If you want a Calendar now is the time to think about ordering the first ever QE2 Story Calendar.

https://www.theqe2story.com/QE2Shop.php

luzparis · « **Reply #67 on:** Sep 12, 2011, 10:25 PM »

The calendar look great

Andy F · « **Reply #68 on:** Sep 13, 2011, 09:41 PM »

With thanks to Lynda for her efforts in pulling this together and certainly from what I saw of the drafts last week then can most definitely recommend it.

colint · « **Reply #69 on:** Sep 22, 2011, 09:02 PM »

i would like a copy of the calendar,
thanks
colin tissington

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #70 on:** Sep 23, 2011, 09:57 AM »

Thank-you to everyone who has ordered and paid for the QE2 Story 2012 Calendar. We are so pleased with the numbers pre-purchased so far.

If you have put your name down on the pre-order list but have not yet pre-paid for the Calendar please remember that the special price is only available until the end of September. From 1 October there will be an increase in the cost.

Follow the link to pay and place an order:
https://www.theqe2story.com/QE2Shop/QE2Story2012Calendar.html

Alistair · « **Reply #71 on:** Sep 23, 2011, 11:14 AM »

And thank you for all your efforts Lynda. You have done an exellent job and I'm looking forward to seeing my Calander when I next get home

Alistair

doug · « **Reply #72 on:** Oct 01, 2011, 12:02 AM »

Yes please put me down for 1 thanks

Kathy M. · « **Reply #73 on:** Oct 01, 2011, 12:26 AM »

Just placed my order - unfortunately my job hours were cut yesterday from 40 hrs per week to less than 10 - so I only ordered one. But don't fret - I will order the other two next week (I had asked for 3) after I get through the 1st of the month bills!

Thanks - time to regroup and go on I guess! The bright side - I'll have more time to spend on the forum!

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #74 on:** Oct 01, 2011, 12:29 AM »

Quote from: Kathy M. on Oct 01, 2011, 12:26 AM

Just placed my order - unfortunately my job hours were cut yesterday from 40 hrs per week to less than 10 - so I only ordered one. But don't fret - I will order the other two next week (I had asked for 3) after I get through the 1st of the month bills!

Thanks - time to regroup and go on I guess! The bright side - I'll have more time to spend on the forum!

So sorry to hear about your job situation Kathy. Don't worry I will hold the other two calendars for you!

Kathy M. · « **Reply #75 on:** Oct 01, 2011, 12:34 AM »

Thanks . . . I'm taking it in stride and applied to college for January - taking the chance and going in a new direction!

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Author Topic: 2012 Archive - Pre-order QE2 Story 2012 Calendar (Read 19037 times)

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