tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post4125949645106711383..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: The New Range... my own point of view..Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-22521013536751197812013-05-25T19:48:47.013-04:002013-05-25T19:48:47.013-04:00That would be AMAZING, especially for those of us ...That would be AMAZING, especially for those of us whose printers don't like unusual paper sizes, and therefore struggle to print the templates available here on Philofaxy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10541238627141626564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-65435245291202373332012-02-06T08:10:22.761-05:002012-02-06T08:10:22.761-05:00Jotji, I'd be interested in a link to the diyp...Jotji, I'd be interested in a link to the diyplanner TS look-alike's that you mention. I've looked through the templates that I can see on the site and don't see which ones you mean. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528621688961298113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-88016530531258050502012-02-03T15:49:42.470-05:002012-02-03T15:49:42.470-05:00I'm excited about working with Steve on a WOTP...I'm excited about working with Steve on a WOTP diary. It has some real challenges that you don't face with a single day or 2 days per page. The mail merge needs all sorts of conditional expressions for when the week contains a month end. Once we get past that, though, we'll be able to design a whole range of templates around it. If there's a prticular feature you'd like to seeRay Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926473417659563584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15096173208048089172012-02-03T15:44:54.911-05:002012-02-03T15:44:54.911-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926473417659563584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-66280051751898612842012-02-03T13:19:10.943-05:002012-02-03T13:19:10.943-05:00@Scoot: there is even a Russian site? Will go and ...@Scoot: there is even a Russian site? Will go and check that out ...<br /><br />I'm actually a Timesystem gal. My boss (many many years ago) gave every employee a T/S system with annual refill and MADE us use it. We got a timemanagement training every year. I switched over to Filofax, because the binders are so much prettier. At first I used the T/S inserts in my A5 pink Finsbury, then I Jotjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144301091362704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-65431836090792869092012-02-03T11:34:05.620-05:002012-02-03T11:34:05.620-05:00"Of course Filofax is a commercial company an..."Of course Filofax is a commercial company and they have to make a profit otherwise they can't pay the bills and they will sink without trace,"<br /><br />The USP of a Filofax, as opposed to a standard notepad costing 50p, is the ability to keep the binder, and transfer, rearrange and change inserts at will - this is elemental stuff but IF that's the direction they're going,Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-1447854161913030072012-02-03T10:05:30.215-05:002012-02-03T10:05:30.215-05:00I think this is a mistake. As the economic crisis ...I think this is a mistake. As the economic crisis gets deeper, I don't think the answer is to increase the range of expensive binders. <br /><br />While the inserts are not a high profit item, they are a niche, and it would be nice if Filofax were to put a little more thought into making these nicer, with higher quality paper, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-7084964897076291622012-02-03T05:24:30.404-05:002012-02-03T05:24:30.404-05:00Yes Janet, I agree. The binders, although prettier...Yes Janet, I agree. The binders, although prettier, do not have the quality that they used to. This is something I value and I am sad we lost.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003825861681005048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-22922060289838739532012-02-03T04:04:27.350-05:002012-02-03T04:04:27.350-05:00I guess the market has changed now that people hav...I guess the market has changed now that people have scheduling systems in their phones and ipads. So ff has had to reinvent themselves as a fashion brand to stay afloat. It has obviously paid off financially or they wouldnt' be doing it. <br /><br />Interesting that they seem to be moving more into the Aspinal/Mulberry/Smythson territory than GTD/FC territory. I wonder how they will fare longjanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924602191939884810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-57740555012137122502012-02-03T03:39:08.757-05:002012-02-03T03:39:08.757-05:00I actually just discovered the the German Timesys...I actually just discovered the the German Timesystem site offers undated PDF-sample pages to print yourself. Great if you wanna try out their weekly or daily format, or their numerous other forms (have a look at their Checklist-form!!)<br /><br />http://www.timesystem.de/index.php?page=92Jotjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144301091362704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-38228600994457789502012-02-03T03:34:33.601-05:002012-02-03T03:34:33.601-05:00Thanks for that link Jotje.
I like their Weekly ...Thanks for that link Jotje. <br /><br />I like their Weekly View:<br /><br />http://www.timesystem.us/v/vspfiles/V4_Backup/refill_samples_A5.htm<br /><br />That has possibilities...Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-79581101691454670272012-02-03T03:28:30.701-05:002012-02-03T03:28:30.701-05:00A (IMO) great alternative for A5 business inserts ...A (IMO) great alternative for A5 business inserts is Timesystem. (timesystem.com). I know they are a bit pricey, but the layout is superb. Here is a link to their Weekly pages: http://www.timesystem.us/v/vspfiles/V4_Backup/refill_samples_A5.htm<br /><br />They also have awsome 2PPD format for the A5 (fully compatible with Filofax btw).<br /><br />What's more: someone on DIYplanner had createdJotjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144301091362704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-73992342655958188632012-02-03T01:28:10.438-05:002012-02-03T01:28:10.438-05:00I have to say I'm not hugely convinced that Fi...I have to say I'm not hugely convinced that Filofax *have* ditched their TM inserts based on the fact it's sold out on the website. It is February after all and with a smaller print run (presumably) than the standard diaries it's not surprising it's sold out. <br /><br />I think (hope!) we may be getting our knickers in a twist over nothing here.Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134594670897363646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-82293327631327325392012-02-03T00:35:50.029-05:002012-02-03T00:35:50.029-05:00It's alot about what sells. Unfortunately like...It's alot about what sells. Unfortunately like SSA said, this will make some people unhappy. If Filofax could at least change the quality of their paper (like Mont Blanc, Kate Spade or Franklin) so I could have a more pleasing writing experience I would really appreciate that. I do understand that it probably won't happen and therefore I will have to buy from other vendors if I want that Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003825861681005048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-90271695962823261922012-02-02T19:10:09.926-05:002012-02-02T19:10:09.926-05:00Like Tommes, I am upset that Filofax is so squarel...Like Tommes, I am upset that Filofax is so squarely moving away from my needs and preferences. Putting out fashionable binders with bright colored inserts is fine, but not when they are discontinuing solid practical binders and offering less choice in practical black and white inserts. <br /><br />I just ordered a Daytimer day on two pages insert to compare to the Do2P from Filofax. I like the Josh LaPortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772883862662679235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-28779328004165568662012-02-02T17:18:14.850-05:002012-02-02T17:18:14.850-05:00I agree with Alison - if the quality of the insert...I agree with Alison - if the quality of the inserts falls any further, I will be voting with my feet (or my printer...).<br />Yes, there must be economies of scale and some less-well selling inserts are probably making a loss, but then... <i>how many of us on here have bemoaned the fact you can't get the full range available on every site</i>??? Surely, a solution would be to have all the Amanda Fleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838595882535434260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-8502458223732151792012-02-02T16:16:23.484-05:002012-02-02T16:16:23.484-05:00I also understand the need to phase out inserts th...I also understand the need to phase out inserts that do not sell quantities that warrant production. I often see inserts (usually in the Personal size) as it has the widest range and do wonder how many people would buy/use that. However, no matter what insert you take away you will upset someone who likes and uses that insert.<br /><br />I do believe that Filofax really need to work on the SSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006077535131429847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-17015264732352964722012-02-02T16:00:38.138-05:002012-02-02T16:00:38.138-05:00Right I've made my comment on the Filofax face...Right I've made my comment on the Filofax facebook page (Steve could you make this more prominent so others on Philofaxy have the change to comment too?). <br /><br />Well, my friends, if the quality of the inserts diminish further we will just have to vote with our feet and buy from alternative suppliers who do care about time management - which may ultimately lead us to buy their binders Alison Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387820977378688933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-57012650087142642512012-02-02T15:13:22.590-05:002012-02-02T15:13:22.590-05:00The link is
www.filofax.co.uk/timemanagement/ann...The link is <br /><br />www.filofax.co.uk/timemanagement/annual_update.asp<br /><br />... but WO2P ain't no longer there! And if you want TM DO1P forget it - "out of stock". Annual update set? Forget that too "sold out"! <br /><br />It's clearly a deletion because if you hover over your mouse over the main descriptive graphic at www.filofax.co.uk/timemanagement/Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-4609115360032778172012-02-02T14:34:56.162-05:002012-02-02T14:34:56.162-05:00It's on this page:
http://www.filofax.co.uk/...It's on this page: <br /><br />http://www.filofax.co.uk/timemanagement/annual_update.asp<br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27486921686189680872012-02-02T14:34:02.028-05:002012-02-02T14:34:02.028-05:00Erin
Don't panic, it's the Time Management...Erin<br />Don't panic, it's the Time Management Week Per View insert that we have heard rumours that it might be disappearing:<br /><br />http://www.filofax.co.uk/images/products/refills/line/TMR70X06.gif<br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-68687207726353237532012-02-02T14:10:07.908-05:002012-02-02T14:10:07.908-05:00I do understand the need to discontinue not so pop...I do understand the need to discontinue not so popular inserts every now and again in order to be able to design and release new ones. Though, personally I am surprised that they have not developed an interactive "design your own" insert feature on their website, discontinuing all but the top selling inserts in each category. It wouldn't be too hard for them, I think, having Camillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832221422797705456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-63702548830315240232012-02-02T13:53:03.158-05:002012-02-02T13:53:03.158-05:00Wait! Are you saying that Filofax is looking at d...Wait! Are you saying that Filofax is looking at discontinuing the week at a view (2 pages per week) style of insert pages? That is ALL I use!!! Or did I misunderstand you? And if they are is it for the personal AND the A5? Please tell me it isn't so.Filofreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350715052149014733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-9621317344843231192012-02-02T13:30:44.169-05:002012-02-02T13:30:44.169-05:00To me, this causes a whole lot of sadness, because...To me, this causes a whole lot of sadness, because I do not think that Filofax is developing in 'my' direction...<br /><br />I do not care about fashionable binders, I care about practical and quality inserts. But, I do not think that they will come - any time, sooner or later.<br /><br />Even more sadly, I still stick to the personal size, so making inserts on my own will be a lot harderTommes S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10707137468070805235noreply@blogger.com