VistaPrint Review: Calendar Stores

VistaPrint has been a familiar name in the online printing service industry since its inception in 1995. Originally, they catered to the needs of small businesses, providing them with customizable business materials in smaller quantities. Today, they're not just about business cards; they offer promotional items like flyers and brochures, various marketing materials, personalized products such as mugs and t-shirts, and yes, calendars.

Prices start at $13.99

VistaPrint has wall, desk, magnetic, and poster calendars on offer, with Wall Calendars starting at $13.99. To start browsing Wall Calendars, select that category, then from the drop-down menus provided, choose your size. Your options are Classic with Middle Binding or Top Binding in 17"x11' sizes, or Large with Middle Binding in 22.5" x 14.5", or Small with Top Binding in 11.5" x 8". Then choose your quantity. After 9 calendars, you'll start qualifying for cheaper unit prices. The more calendars you buy, the more you'll save.

No categories or filters

You'll find between 40 and 72 results depending on the style you choose. The recommended and most common style is Classic with Middle Binding, so that's what we'll be looking at in this review. While some photo calendar services' catalogs are over-cluttered, VistaPrint takes a more minimalist approach, which could be refreshing to those easily overwhelmed by a wealth of options. However, there are no subcategories of styles like "retro," "botanical," or "classic" here. If you're after something specific, you'll have to hunt it down yourself. But don't worry - it won't be that difficult because there are only four calendars to a row, and there is no other information about the calendar displayed (such as a title or a designer name) except for the price.

Bare-bones editing tool

When you've decided on your design, click on it and you'll be taken to the editing tool. None of the example images from the result page thumbnails will be there, providing a blank canvas that some people might prefer, but we thought it might have been nice to keep them as placeholders for inspiration when selecting your own photos. For example, you might be unsure which family photo to choose for December, but then you see the example calendar has a cute photo of a family pet in an ugly Christmas sweater and remember you have a similar image of your cat that could be used. This choice by VistaPrint probably won't be a dealbreaker for anyone, but it was something we noticed.

See calendar proofs before pulling the trigger

You can enhance your design by adding clip art, frames, and masks. If you're starting with a blank template, you can utilize the Smart Layouts tool to easily drag your photos onto the calendar pages. The tool will automatically arrange your images in a way that makes the most sense. At any point, you can review your calendar to make sure that you're executing your vision as intended.

Shipping rate information is available

Once you're done with the design process and you're ready to check out, you'll be prompted to choose between the Standard Matte style (no extra cost) or the Premium Glossy finish ($1.50 extra). You'll also see an estimated arrival date at this stage in the process. If you want to know exactly how much shipping is going to cost, you do need to create an account and enter your address. Otherwise, you can find an estimate on their shipping rates page. For an order up to $25 and Standard shipping, you'll be looking at paying $5.99. Once your order reaches $100, you're eligible for free shipping. Also, consider signing up for text messages from VistaPrint to unlock 15% off your next order.

Satisfaction guaranteed

At VistaPrint, customer satisfaction is their top priority. If you open your order and are not happy with it, VistaPrint will take full responsibility, either reprinting it or crediting the amount to your account. If you have an issue, they promise you'll get a response within 24 hours of emailing them.

Customer service is responsive and skilled

VistaPrint has earned an impressive "A+" rating from the BBB and boasts a stellar 4.1 rating average based on over 1,400 reviews on Trustpilot. Customers have been raving about their exceptional design assistance, mentioning consistently receiving fantastic support whenever they needed it. One reviewer particularly appreciated the site's chat feature, where they were promptly assisted by a knowledgeable representative who understood what they were trying to do and swiftly stepped in to take care of it.

Simplified custom calendar tool

If you're not a particularly creative person and you just want to get in and out while still ending up with a finished photo calendar product that looks personalized and cute, VistaPrint might be the right choice for you. With a fantastic satisfaction guarantee, reasonable prices, and great customer service, they're overall a very solid choice for calendars.

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