Dave Smith wrote:
>
> On 2016-08-21 9:33 AM, Gary wrote:
>
> >> I'm surviving but they may not. Subscriptions are way down these days.
> >
> > Printed newspapers won't last much longer, sadly. I always renew my
> > subscription for 13 months only (3 months). The price for this has
> > doubled in the past few years. I'll send in a renewal this week...13
> > weeks (plus the weekly tv guide that's extra) for $66.30 + tip for the
> > carrier.
>
> If you think newspaper subscriptions are down you should take a look at
> magazine stores.

Yeah, no kidding. Not only reduced magazines, have you looked at the
price per issue in a store lately. Unbelievable. You can still get some
decent subscription deals but not by buying a single issue at the drug
store, etc.


> > It *is* still cheaper than buying each day at the store plus I get it
> > delivered early to my door. Also the tv guide...you only get that with
> > delivery, not in the store.
>
> That is the other reason for me to subscribe. It is actually cheaper for
> me to get it for the week than to buy 3-4 issues each week.

Me too. Plus it's delivered each morning. My carrier is good. My paper
is always on my doorstep by 4:30 or shortly afterwards.