It has been entertaining air passengers since its inception in 1990 . Founder Bob Worsley wanted to create a catalog of catalogs . Bob 's merchandising team receives hundreds of inquiries every week from customers . `` Once in a while , they 'll throw in something ridiculously expensive and frivolous like that . '' The best - selling products in catalog history were nose - trimmer , mosquito trap .
It has been entertaining air passengers since its inception in 1990 . Founder Bob Worsley wanted to create a catalog of catalogs . Bob 's merchandising team receives hundreds of inquiries every week from customers . The best - selling products in catalog history were nose - trimmer , mosquito trap .