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How to Purchase a Gift Subscription?Updated 2 months ago

(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 activate their subscription.

Not sure which process applies to you? If you or your recipient received a redemption email, your subscription follows the legacy process. Click here for full details on the legacy process.


How to Purchase a Gift Subscription

  1. Choose a Subscription Plan.

  2. Select the Purchase Type –

    • One-time gift (non-recurring)

    • Auto-renewing subscription (if applicable)

  3. Check the "This is a Gift" Box – This will open a form.

  4. Enter the Recipient’s Name and Mailing Address – This ensures their subscription starts right away.

Important: The recipient’s mailing address is automatically populated at checkout as the shipping address. If you change the shipping address at checkout, it will override the address you provided for the recipient.

When Does the Subscription Start?

  • The subscription is activated immediately after purchase.

  • The first letter is processed and mailed within 5 business days.

Mailing Timeline

First Letter:

  • Free Shipping – USPS First Class Mail (7–10 business days)

  • Paid Shipping – USPS Ground Advantage (2–5 business days)

Subsequent Letters:

  • Mailed mid-month each month via USPS First Class Mail.

  • Arrives within 7–10 business days.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]!

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