Advent calendars

[D'z Nutz]

Tomorrow is Dec 1. What advent calendars do you guys have this year?

I normally don't do advent calendars, but this is the second year in a row I've got an English Tea Shop one. Packaging isn't nice, but some of the teas sound good.

https://m.hng.io/catalog/product/7/8/780468_1.jpg

The one I had last year was actually 12 teas repeated halfway.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71XD-ZOYRkL.jpg

[schocker]

I usually get the davids tea one but this year ended up getting the nespresso one.
https://www.nespresso.com/ecom/medias/sys_master/public/13734535135262/N-Calendar2020-PDP-VL-2-6272x2432.jpg

[Masked Bandit]

I tried to find one of the beer advent calendars but none were to be found, eight different stores. A couple I talked to said they got very little stock this year and were sold out the day they got them.

[pheoxs]

Made my own this year, laser cut out of birch and is reusable. It's double sided with 12 more boxes on the backside

https://i.imgur.com/pRrPJBd.jpg

[schurchill39]

Made my own this year, laser cut out of birch and is reusable. It's double sided with 12 more boxes on the backside

https://i.imgur.com/pRrPJBd.jpg

Sick! I was going to cut something out on the CNC but I got too busy with the job job that I didn't have a chance for any shop time. That looks really good!

[BigDL]

Made my own this year, laser cut out of birch and is reusable. It's double sided with 12 more boxes on the backside

https://i.imgur.com/pRrPJBd.jpg

That is awesome, that would be something I would fork out money for.

[pheoxs]

That is awesome, that would be something I would fork out money for.

Out of curiosity what do you think would be reasonable price? I considered selling stuff but with no markets this year didn't bother. Would be like ~30$ unassembled or 50$ assembled (about 30-60 minutes to snap together)

Might try for next year

[Mitsu3000gt]

I feel like $50-100 would be a fair price for something like that. Without knowing any details, that is what similar looking ones are priced at. No idea how big the market is like for something like that though. At a craft fair or something I bet you could charge $100.

[pheoxs]

I feel like $50-100 would be a fair price for something like that. Without knowing any details, that is what similar looking ones are priced at. No idea how big the market is like for something like that though. At a craft fair or something I bet you could charge $100.

Hmm, good to know. I'd probably have to find something decent to put inside it to charge that though, or do you think people would buy it as a DIY calendar where they can put their own items in it? This year I put chocolates and QR codes to new music for my friends.

[swak]

Usually the cheap $2 crap chocolate calendars are reminiscent for me from my childhood...
But splurged on the Lindt calendar this year from Costco.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Hmm, good to know. I'd probably have to find something decent to put inside it to charge that though, or do you think people would buy it as a DIY calendar where they can put their own items in it? This year I put chocolates and QR codes to new music for my friends.

I feel like if it's reusable, most people would buy it with the intention of putting their own daily surprises in it. If you're putting food or chocolates in it that adds another layer of complexity and potentially liability that you probably don't want to bother with.

Look on places like Etsy and see what others are offering.

[D'z Nutz]

That is beautiful pheoxs! Yeah I think if you made just the empty calendar for people to fill, people would jump all over that.

And based on Mask Bandit's comment, you could probably even make a bigger, stronger version for people who want to make their own beer advent calendars as there's clearly a market for that.

[pheoxs]

I feel like if it's reusable, most people would buy it with the intention of putting their own daily surprises in it. If you're putting food or chocolates in it that adds another layer of complexity and potentially liability that you probably don't want to bother with.

Look on places like Etsy and see what others are offering.

Thanks I'll check that out. I avoided added it to my online shop as its kinda bulky/heavy and I don't want to ship it. Guranteed CanadaPost would trash it somehow. But local sales is a good idea though a bit late for it. Might make some other Christmas stuff to keep busy.

[schurchill39]

Thanks I'll check that out. I avoided added it to my online shop as its kinda bulky/heavy and I don't want to ship it. Guranteed CanadaPost would trash it somehow. But local sales is a good idea though a bit late for it. Might make some other Christmas stuff to keep busy.

PM'ed with some details for you to consider when pricing. Good luck dude, that looks awesome!

[Xtrema]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91kYDu3AL3L._AC_SL1500_.jpg

[max_boost]

Tomorrow is Dec 1. What advent calendars do you guys have this year?

I normally don't do advent calendars, but this is the second year in a row I've got an English Tea Shop one. Packaging isn't nice, but some of the teas sound good.

https://m.hng.io/catalog/product/7/8/780468_1.jpg

The one I had last year was actually 12 teas repeated halfway.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71XD-ZOYRkL.jpg

Oh that's cool man! I stopped drinking coffee so pretty much just tea now so I'll go pick one up

[D'z Nutz]

Oh that's cool man! I stopped drinking coffee so pretty much just tea now so I'll go pick one up

Check out Home Sense. It's only $8. The one I got last year had some really awesome teas that I ended up buying afterwards.

[bulaian]

I got the Costco wine advent calendar 95704

[Rocket1k78]

Made my own this year, laser cut out of birch and is reusable. It's double sided with 12 more boxes on the backside

https://i.imgur.com/pRrPJBd.jpg


Hmm, good to know. I'd probably have to find something decent to put inside it to charge that though, or do you think people would buy it as a DIY calendar where they can put their own items in it? This year I put chocolates and QR codes to new music for my friends.

That is some serious talent! That thing is beautiful. Definitely market that as a DIY which opens up endless options for a buyer and you dont have to worry about filling it up. Very very impressed. If you're starting a wait list please add me on!

[ThePenIsMightier]

Made my own this year, laser cut out of birch and is reusable. It's double sided with 12 more boxes on the backside

https://i.imgur.com/pRrPJBd.jpg

I think your looking at $40 and $60 if assembled. It's simply wonderful and you've done a great thing!
For 2021, consider if you make it without finger holes so "no peaking" but include a tiny hook/tool or something to open the drawers?

This is a ShutUpAndTakeMyMoney.jpg

[syscal]

Made my own this year, laser cut out of birch and is reusable. It's double sided with 12 more boxes on the backside

https://i.imgur.com/pRrPJBd.jpg

I’d go $60-$80. If you sold for less I’d question quality unless there were 5/5 reviews. If you also gave ideas on what to fill it with it would solve many problems for unimaginative guys like me. Honestly, I want to know when you start selling these. :thumbsup:

Unassembled is good for shipping, plus great for people who like to assemble things. Could do one price assembled and one in flat-box.

Not even showing my wife, because she’d be the first recipient.

EDIT - I think it's worth noting that if I found this on Amazon, I don't think I would even notice it. Unsure how to articulate how that matters, but I truly appreciate what you've done with this - knowing that you're a regular local dude and it amazes me when people can create art like this.

[flipstah]

I think your looking at $40 and $60 if assembled. It's simply wonderful and you've done a great thing!
For 2021, consider if you make it without finger holes so "no peaking" but include a tiny hook/tool or something to open the drawers?

This is a ShutUpAndTakeMyMoney.jpg

Drawer pull using a peg in the bottom/top centre would solve that

[msommers]

Make a candy cane the "hook" to open up the drawers.

[austic]

I got a lindt one for my daughter. Shes two and super excited to open her first door today

[schurchill39]

I had to go to 4 stores last night before I found a shitty PC brand one. However My 2 year old is pumped so that's all that matters. I definitely learned a new parent lesson: pick up an advent calendar for your kids BEFORE December :facepalm:.

[ExtraSlow]

Wife had to settle for Dollar store ones because there were none where she looked. I don't think we were more proactive last year. Usually get Kinder ones.

[schurchill39]

Usually get Kinder ones.
Hit up shoppers.

[ExtraSlow]

wife said she looked, and now we have dollar store ones. No upgrade needed.

[JRSC00LUDE]

I've only been aware of what an advent calendar was for a couple years. Never needed one before, don't need one now!

[jacky4566]

If there is any programmers on here. A new coding challenge everyday.
https://adventofcode.com/

[syscal]

If there is any programmers on here. A new coding challenge everyday.
https://adventofcode.com/

This is sweet, thanks.

[BigDL]

Out of curiosity what do you think would be reasonable price? I considered selling stuff but with no markets this year didn't bother. Would be like ~30$ unassembled or 50$ assembled (about 30-60 minutes to snap together)

Might try for next year

No clue, but if you do sell it send me a PM with the price! Wife will love it for our kid and our kid next year will be 2 so he will remember things better.