There have been a few occasions in the past where I’ve been less than happy about the quality of some of RB’s products… at one time their cards were printed poorly and their calendars were published on thin paper and the printing was dark and oversaturated. And I’ve even made mention of these problems in the odd journal…
But fair is fair, and when I’m happy about something I feel like blowing the horn even louder…
Having sold a couple (no… not a few…) copies of my 2012 Katz Calendar,
I thought I’d push the dingy out and cop one myself just to check it out for real and make sure the few who forked out for it had reason to be cheerful.
It arrived today, and I have to say I was blown away by the quality.
The paper is REALLY thick enough to last the year even if you’ve got kittenz and/or young kids with grubby pawz and wet tailz…
And the printing is beautifully done with plenty of punchy contrast, but without loss of detail.
And to make it perfect, the wrapping and handling is finally robust enough to get to Belgium from whatever planet they’re made on in mint condition as previously I got a couple that were fatally bent or wrinkled.
So big thanks RB for producing a killer product that would be happy in even the most demanding environment, and make even the most demanding environment happy.
Happy holidayz to all :-)))
BillyBoyxo
Carol and Mike...
Well said, BillyBoy . . . we ordered a copy of one of our calendars and agree with you . . . the quality was terrific. Happy holidays to you, too . . .
billyboy:
Cool you feel the same. Though I think RB are more geared up to sell iPhone cases these days.
Hey, wanna buy a cool iPhone case??
PollyBrown
Excellent news Bill. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too. x
billyboy:
HIya Polly!
Just to let you know as you are in fact one of the few…
Seems there`s a bit of a hickup.
So whatever you do… do NOT look at the cover longer than just a glance as you may turn to stone….
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year backatcha !!
xo
linmarie
ohhhhhhhhhhhh,, I am so thrilled to hear of this news Billy that you are selling this calendar, and yes,, I find the quality of the RB calendars amazing.. congratulations on your sales my friend, and may there be many, many more, peace and love linmarie♥
this is the best way for all of us to check out the quality of what RB is offering, buy our own products,, I started doing that the first year,, to make sure I was not wasting my time and energy promoting my art for the customer only to be unhappy with their product of my art.. I am very pleased with their calendars!
billyboy:
Yeah, it`s a bit ridiculous… I make a sale and get a voucher on a challenge which givres me just enough cash to buy back the calendar I made the sale on. NOT a good way to make a living… but i guess that`s not what most of us are on RB to do :-)
Hope your day`s rockin’ as big as the calendars !!
Mel Brackstone...
That’s fabulous news, Bill, and I’m so pleased for you about your sales too! Well done!
billyboy:
Mel, I think the reason I made those sales is cause I do them from left to right to track the natural direction of our eyes through the images.
And if ya don`t believe that, ask Birgitta !!
Birgitta .
fatally bent or wrinkled Hehehe….you crack me up like nobody else.
And yes, WTG on the kitteh calendar sales. :) my son saw this pic, by the way, and said, “That’s Mew-dusa”.
Gotta love it… :) Gotta check out the caldar now!
billyboy:
You mean… your son looked at that pitcha and didn`t turn to stone??
The old girl must be losin her touch!
You OK btw?
Birgitta… yer not mving… and yer lookin a bit pale…
Can ya wiggle yer nose?
Birgitta??
OK, don`t move (duh-uh)… dialling 911 NOW ……………….!!!
Lois Bryan
that’s GREAT to hear!!!! Thanks for the update!!!
billyboy:
Hiya Lois, hope you`re revvin’ up for an amazing Christmas :-))
Dianne Ilka
Congrats on the sales! It’s great to know about the quality of the calendars :)
billyboy:
Thanks for the congrats Dianne, you can now go ahead and buy 5…
Got katz?
Hope yer holidayz rock :-))
Lenka
Congratulations on the sales, Billy!
I agree on the quality of calenders, just got my ‘Chess’ several days ago and it looks great :)
Happy holidays to you too!
billyboy:
Cheers for the congrats Lenka, even though sales were only a very few…
Just checked yours out and it`s really cool… works so well in BW. But for some reason August wouldn`t display for me. Don`t know if anyone else has the same, but you better check to make sure.
Sad that it`s too late for Bobby Fischer to have it hanging on his kitchen wall… but I`m sure Kasparov would dig it. Maybe I`ll send the old boy a link…:-)
swaby
WOOHOO all good to know, thank you for sharing your excitment!
billyboy:
Thanks Swaby, I think if I sold three I`d OD on adrenalin :-))
Ulla Jensen
Mew-dusa, LOL, Birgitta :-)
I agree – top quality from TB these days ! Keep it up !
Keep blowing your horn, mate ! xo
billyboy:
Hmmm… yer looking kinda pale yerself…
Actually, if you DO turn to stone could you somehow lemme know?
Gettin kinda bored with the garden nisser out back. Been looking for something cool to replace that guy for ages…:-)
Ulla Jensen
You do NOT have a garden nisse !!!!???
billyboy:
I`ll see if I can get you a pic… wanted one of those designer cows they were selling off a few years ago, but he totally refused to water the lawn so went for the nisser instead. Of course he`s now asking for an allowance…
Could ya have another look at my calendar cover…?
xo
Ulla Jensen
LOL, it’s still me :-))))
Get yourself a cow – they have them in mini versions too, but no chance of fresh milk…. xo
billyboy:
Ulla, I absolutely REFUSE to pay good money for a cow that doesn`t give fresh milk.
Stare at the picture… she let`s you choose granite or sandstone.
In the meantime I`m gonna clear out a bit of shrubs. Least I can do is make you comfy :-)
Ulla Jensen
I’ll just have to put you over my knees now !!!! :o)
billyboy:
Better do it quick while you can still move …:-)
LindaR
OooooooooO ~ can’t wait!!! I was going to give this to my daughter, but have decided I’m going to have to make it a family present for Christmas and hang it in the kitchen ~ !! I am just hoping my kitties, George, Max and Maya, don’t pick up any bad ideas ~ from OJ~ perhaps put in a clause, fine print pawz, “dont’ try this at home” ? ;) xxx
billyboy:
Linda, you know as well as I do… you can put as many clauses and disclosures as you want, but Goerge, Max and Maya are gonna do EXACTLY as they please in spite of your totally understandable dislike of rats in the kitchen. OJ is destined to be their ultimate hero. Sigh. Just the price I guess we gotta pay for love :-)
xo2U!!
LindaR
LOL…so true~!!! disclosures and claw-ses ;) so looking forward to seeing your art on my wall ~ Merry Christmas Billy ~ nothing but love xxx
Mechellerene
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Billy!
billyboy:
Mechelle, I wish you could really know how cool it just felt to see your comment pop up here.
Very best wishes to you at Christmas and hope your New Year is good to you.
Please drop me a line and let me know how you are?
xo