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[Bobby]

I have seen the latest issue of the magazine in stores for almost 2 weeks now but as of yet have not recieved mine in the mail yet. When are they mailed out to subscribers in relation to being put in stores? I live in Louisiana.

Bobby
Louisiana

[JimQ]

Here we go again.

Joe, aren't you glad it only comes out 4 times a year?

Try to remember that magazines are shipped as third class bulk. Delivery time totally depends on how far down the USPS chain the bundle gets dropped. A small PO will not be getting a bundle, they will get individual issues from a bulk mail center up the line. The magazines leave the printer in a semi, bulk packed for larger USPS distribution centers around the country. Departure from those centers depend upon volume going out. Third class travels as space is available. That's why the mailing rate is cheaper. When it gets to the smaller Dist center, it again gets broken down and goes down the line as space is available.......

If you live in a larger city, chances are that you will get it sooner than if you live in a small town. You are connected directly to the large dist center.

Here in Glendale, AZ, we are 2 steps from the Dist center. A smaller town like Pinetop is 5 steps.
JimQ

[Joe Herrmann]

I think that this is going to become a never ending battle that we can't win! We have even tried manipulating the arrival schedule for stores to see if we can eliminate these kinds of problems, but it hasn't worked out well for everyone. I think that there are always going to be people who are getting their issues late because of the PO. It would be nice if we could go "first class" with the mailings but that would probably add between $10-15.00 to the cost of a quarterly publication.

I have been reading about the AAW Journal problems on their site and actually have learned a lot about how the distribution system works. As you say, Jim, we are pretty much at the mercy of the USPS with deliveries and you are right on with the answer regarding how far away you are from the distribution point. For example, I just got my AAW Journal yesterday.

For a really good explanation of the problem, please read Clem Wixted's post on the AAW Forum. This link should take you there--it's post #12:

http://www.woodturner.org/vbforum/showt ... ge=2&pp=10

Regards,

Joe

[uncle T]

I hope that you don't mind that I buy off the rack so I can help support my local vendor.
I really enjoy the information and ideas that I read about and can't wait to see the beautiful works of your other readers. I truly get inspired.
Thanks, Todd

[Joe Herrmann]

Of course not! Vendors are a big part of the sales equation and they need to make a buck too.

Joe