Calendar orders are usually despatched within 1-2 days of receipt of your order, subject to title release dates. If the order is made up of several products we will generally hold the order until all items are ready to despatch so that you only receive one parcel. If we do split your order, we will contact you advising accordingly. Most calendars are available from mid September but some calendar orders may be delayed if titles have a late release date. Football calendars always have a late release date because design and production of the calendar does not start until close of the August transfer window. All items are packed in sturdy cardboard packaging that has been developed to minimise the risk of damage in transit. Orders are despatched via Royal Mail Second Class post, until 2 weeks prior to Christmas when parcels are sent First Class.