What the mailer thermometer shows

Each mailer has a thermometer. It shows how close that month's Issue is to being covered.

What covered means

An Issue is ready to print once the money from the businesses on it covers the cost of that mailing, card fees included. A winning center bid counts once it is paid. It does not wait for all 39 spots to fill.

How to read it

• The line names the dollars still needed for that Issue, and the percent so far.
• The tube fills toward the goal.
• Once the money covers it, the line says the Issue is covered and ready to print, and the mailer's label changes to Ready to print.

Where you see it

• The Mailer tab in the app.
• Your town's page on sentbymoe.com, next to the prices.

What moves it

Each business that pays for a spot on that Issue, and a paid winning center bid. See Get a spot on a mailer.

Good to know

You see how much more is needed and how far along it is. The cost itself is not itemized.