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đź”–Subscription Gift FAQs

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How to Purchase a Gift Subscription?

(For Gift Subscriptions Purchased After February 21, 2025). If you purchased a gift subscription before February 21, 2025, a different process applies. Instead of starting automatically, the recipient received an email with a redemption link to activ

When Will the First Letter Arrive?

The first History By Mail letter is mailed within 5 business days after the order is placed. The exact delivery time depends on the shipping method selected at checkout. Free Shipping (USPS First Class Mail – U.S. Only) – Arrives in 7–10 business day

What If the Recipient Hasn’t Received Their First Letter Yet?

If the recipient selected free shipping, their first letter is mailed via USPS First Class Mail within 5 business days after the subscription starts or the order is placed. Within the U.S.: If more than 15 business days have passed since the subscrip

Can the Letters Be Tracked?

Most History By Mail letters are sent via USPS First Class Mail, which does not include tracking. This applies to both U.S. and international shipments. If paid shipping was selected at checkout for the first letter, it is mailed via USPS Ground Adva