Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about A Primitive Place Magazine, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). After you have reviewed the FAQ, and if your question is still not answered, you may contact us by email at appsubscriptions@yahoo.com.

1. When are the magazine subscriptions mailed, and when should I expect my issue to arrive in the mail?

Subscribers need to allow 8 to 12 weeks for delivery from the time that they subscribed, or 2 to 4 weeks from the actual date of shipment. This time frame is industry standard.

2. Who do I contact if my magazine is always late?

If you feel that you are experiencing a delay in receiving magazines in a timely manner, please contact the publisher of the magazine to ensure that they have your correct information and that the subscription has not expired. We often find that the address given is a non-deliverable address, no P.O. Box given, or that a person only purchased a single copy and not a full subscription. So, please check your records first. The post office will not forward magazines, so please send your change of address to the publisher. If your magazine continues to arrive late, and you have already contacted the magazine publisher, please call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) to have Customer Service research the problem.

3. Why does it take you 8-12 weeks to mail my magazine?

When you purchase your subscription, it takes 7 - 14 days for it to get processed into our system. After it is entered onto a mailing list, it is then submitted to the mail house.

It then goes through a mail system process to verify that all entered addresses are

entered correctly and are deliverable. After the addresses get approved, the list gets processed and the labels are printed. Each magazine then gets inserted into a plastic mailing bag and the labels are applied. After the mail house gets the magazines ready for mailing, the appropriate paperwork must be filled out and submitted to the postal service for the bulk mailing. Once delivered to the post office, it is then processed, sorted according to zone and shipped. Your magazine may go to several locations before arriving at your destination. The postal service takes longer to deliver to some states or areas than others.

4. All of my friends have received their magazine, what happened to mine?

Once we send a shipment out, it is then in the hands of the US Postal service. Not

everyone will receive their magazine simultaneously. Due to certain variables beyond our control, such as zoning and how your local post office handles shipments, some will receive their issue earlier and some later. Be patient, your issue should be delivered within 2 to 4 weeks of actual shipment date, though maybe not at the same time as everyone else.

5. How often is A Primitive Place published?

A Primitive Place is published four times per year: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

6. How do I place an order for a subscription?

Please click on the button entitled 'Subscribe' on our Website or you can mail in a check or money order for your subscription to us. If you are unable to download the order form, you can write your order on a piece of paper. A one-year subscription is $38 online or $36 with a check. A two-year subscription is $68 online or $64 with a check.

Our mailing address is:

A Primitive Place

7750 173rd Ave SE

Wahpeton, ND 58075

7. How do I purchase a gift subscription?

There is a special ordering button for purchasing a gift subscription. You can also click on the regular subscription button and, in the notes, indicate the recipient's name and address.

8. Why did I receive a duplicate magazine days after receiving my first one?

If you just recently renewed your subscription, you may have purchased a 'new' subscription instead of a 'renewal.' Please be sure to 'renew' your subscription and not purchase another subscription or you will end up with duplicate issues. Please let us know ASAP if you are receiving duplicate issues and we will look review your subscription.

9. How will I know when it is time to renew my subscription?

You will receive a renewal notice with the last issue on your subscription. You can also tell when your subscription expires by looking at your mailing label. You will see 'Exp. 0226' for example. 02 is the month and 26 is the year. 0226 in this case indicates that the Feb./Spring 2026 issue is the last issue on your subscription.

10. Will my subscription automatically renew?

Subscriptions do not automatically renew unless you choose the "Sign Up for Automatic Renewals" button when you purchase your subscription.

11. How do I update my address for my subscription?

Please email us when you have a change of address. We will update your address in our mailing list.

12. Are the Special Edition magazines included with my subscription?

No, they are not included in your subscription. Our Special Edition issues began Christmas of 2024 as a way to share unused photos from past photoshoots. What started as a simple idea has grown into something much more—an opportunity to revisit past homeowners, showcase before-and-after transformations, and highlight how their homes and collections have evolved over time.
These editions have also opened the door for new features, allowing us to include homes that have never appeared in our regular issues. Unlike our subscription issues, which carry the title A Primitive Place across the top, each Special Edition is given its own unique name. With minimal advertising, these issues provide even more pages of the content you love.

13. Do you ship internationally?

We only offer digital subscriptions (eBook) and single copies internationally. The contents of the magazine are exactly the same as the physical copy. We will ship physical copies if you are interested, just not subscriptions. If you let us know which issues you are interested in and what your mailing address is, we can get you a price quote. It is usually most cost- effective to buy 6+ copies.

Canadian Costs:

While the exact cost will vary depending on your location, this should give you a general idea of what to expect: $26.00/2-3 copies $36.00/4-5 copies $40.00/6 copies

These are standard shipping rates, not priority.

14. Where can I shop your antiques in person?

You can visit us at 701 Boutique & Antiques
Booth #1 and #2
📍 107 Main Ave S, Hankinson, North Dakota
Sunday: 12 PM – 4 PM
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Our Annual Show
Join us for A Primitive Place: Vintage, Antiques, Primitives, & Handmade Goods Show
📍 Wahpeton, North Dakota
🗓 Labor Day Weekend

Select Antique Shows
We attend a few carefully chosen antique shows each year.

Barn Gatherings in Wahpeton
On select weekends, we open our barn and offer antiques in a relaxed, at-home setting here in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

15. Do you sell and ship antiques online?

Yes! You can find our current inventory of antiques under the "Antiques and Collectables For Sale" tab on the website. The price shown online already includes shipping. There are no additional shipping charges at checkout. We offer shipping anywhere in the United States.

16. How do I get in contact with you? You don't have a phone number listed, and I want to call you.

You can contact us via email at appsubscriptions@yahoo.com.

Or you can write to: A Primitive Place, 7750 173rd Ave SE, Wahpeton, ND 58075. There is only one person in the office, therefore we do not have time to take calls, but do answer all emails.