Table A5-4
Periodical Mail -- Type of Subscription
Postal Fiscal Years 1987, 2006 and 2007
(Diary Data)
Type of Subscription Percentage of Total Periodicals
1987 2006 2007
Paid (ordered) 49.4 45.2 44.6
Free (ordered) 4.4 7.1 6.9
Gift (from friend or relative) 3.5 3.5 4.3
Free (not ordered or with membership) 10.2 10.7 12.5
Other 2.6 1.0 0.9
Don't know/No answer 5.3 7.3 6.2
   Total Mail Received by Households 75.3 74.6 75.4
Base: RPW Total Periodicals