thinking about the calendar that might be

Terry and I have talked about a possible calendar many times. She would love to do one, but the big problem with calendars is cost.

Calendars are not anywhere near cheap to print out. Ignore the time it takes to get the pictures, do the post processing, sort through them, make decisions, etc, and just look at the cost of having them printed, and they’re expensive. Generally between $12 and $15 each! Depending on many factors, but especially on how many you print at once.

It sort of stumps me, because when you start adding in postage, and then think about what people will actually pay for a calendar, you’re looking at potentially losing money.

I was checking out the price of calendars at the bookstore the other day, and they all seemed to be $15.95. And, as Terry has said, “those are by professional photographers!” Terry’s not sure that visitors to the sanctuary would pay even $15 for a calendar.

There are other potential benefits to having some calendars printed, even if they seem pretty hopeless as a fundraiser – primarily, outreach. Though would it actually work?

I’m feeling hopelessly cynical tonight!

Lola