It varies. I'm assuming they only have one printing company, maybe two. Just the materials handling would be a nightmare. I think what they do is stagger the delivery based on your location. They probably print about 5000 then ship, then another 5000 and ship, etc. My roomy at school would get his one week and mine would arrive at my parents house two weeks later.

My mom hates that magazine, but ohhhhh teh hoooootttttttneessss