I get my newspaper delivered by mail and sometimes it takes forever. Whats going on?
Most often, newspapers are delivered as “periodicals” class (what used to be called Second Class) mail. As a result, sometimes other mail, such as First Class, Express Mail and Priority Mail, takes precedence on what gets on the mail trucks. That happens, but not that often. Most often, the reason periodicals class mail takes so long to get to an out-of-state or distant location is because the post office has to forward the mail (in the case of “snowbirds” who travel south for the winter). The best way to speed delivery is to change your address with the newspaper if you are moving south for the winter. A forwarding order expires after 60 days, and an expired order slows delivery. Changing your address with the post office is helpful, but not necessarily sufficient. Since you are reading this on-line, go to http://www.usps.gov/moversnet/ to get the appropriate forms to change your address. Make sure you send a change-of-address form to the newspaper. Include a mailing label if possible
