I just got the latest issues of Super 7, and this is the 4th time it has arrived folded in half, even though my mailbox can hold a Life Magainew flat. It really ruins the new squarebound effect, and this is about the third time I have complained about it. Can't the powers that be at Super 7 put a backing board in it and mark it to the fucking Post Office won't fold it? On top of that, the folding makes it harder to read- I am going to have to flatten the thing out again so I can read the bits near the spine. I see no point in subscribing when I can a get a nice un-folded copy at the newstand.
I think that's more of an issue to discuss with your mail carrier and not S7... try putting a label on your mail slot "Please do not fold magazines"
Cralya, that is a bummer. Have you spoken with your USPS carrier about this? That is, asked him or her specificially to NOT fold your magazines? (personally, I think mailmen and woman are idiots...) Again, sorry you got a folded mag but please realize this is not Super7's fault.
I'm thinking it's most likely the fault of the mailperson who makes the delivery. The post office is pretty decent about not folding stuff like that, but if the delivery person folds it before they stick it in their bag the P.O. can't do anything about it.
I have spoken with my mail carrier; he says it is folded by the time he gets it. What makes no sense is that my wife's magazines, which are not in envelopes, arrive flat. I have filed a complaint with my Post Office, but so far nothing has come of it. It's like they go out of their way to fold it if they see it is Super 7. I know this isn't Super 7' fault; it is just getting really aggravating. Rhino and El Maz, your comments are pretty funny. I will probably laugh after I get through cursing the Post Office.
If it's folded when he gets it then its happening in the sorting plant or at the local office-My ex wifes father used to manage one and he told me i wouldnt believe the stuff that happens to the mail in the plants-They actually had a letter from like 1950 something suddenly pop out of the machine one day-Must have gotten stuck in it..Made the news and papers-lol
i feel for ya... hey, if someone gets a free magazine w/ their dissected kaws... pass it on to this guy! (i forgot if my auction included one)
I've had to complain up the chain of command about all my magazines... USPS SUCKS in general. Folded is the least of my concerns.. Often they come ripped, torn, etc. And its always "thats the way we recieved it sir."
It must be that USPS service, like anything else, varies from place to place. My experience with USPS has been nothing but good. The service I receive is absolutely awesome, with very caring and personal service in all respects (including frequently leaving milk bones for the dog). I know my mailman (and his substitute) on a first name basis, as well as the folks that stand behind the counter at the post office - and they know and remember me as well. I can't think of a single time that I have received a damaged magazine - I sometimes receive a box with a "ding," but never anything serious. The problems I HAVE experienced with deliveries have been with UPS (really smashed boxes, packages delivered to the wrong house or the wrong block)...
My postal guy folds my mag to. Not enough to crease it though, it still looks good. I just let it lay on the table for a little while. That sucks if they are folding it in half!
I don't have a problem with them folding...... they just like to write my address in blue sharpie all over the covers of the magazines...... even when I ask them not to.
i use to blame the postman when sending out records to the US. I use to send it via a thick bubble envelope. I then got complaints from buyers about corners busted etc. and I blamed it on the USPS. I realized after a few bad hiccups that i cannot control these guys, so I custom-made record pizza boxes. Now all I get is praise. I also send registered shipping so that it doesn't end up @ the new kids on the block. On that note maybe sticking a thick card with the magazines would help immensely. Japanese magazines always have that thick cardboard slipped into the mag when they need to protect some freebie inside. Also print "DO NOT FOLD" on the envelope. Maybe Super7 mag could throw in an exclusive toy and encase it in the cardboard... Japanese style!!!
That is so fucked man. I've ONLY been smelling and licking the mag, NEVER reading it! Am I going to die? Seriously, do you think I should be worried?
