Digital copies is one solution - print it yourself.
But there are problems:-
Once in digital format it can be copied to anyone and everyone (and it will) - no income.
Some people like an original copy produced at source but it would be impractical to stock or re-publish a never ending supply for just a few enthusiasts.
Would it be better if the income came from actual membership (or just call it subscription) rather than revenue from the magazine. currently expensive in hard copy but cheaper in digital.
Increased revenue from more contributors / members?
Two classes perhaps - 1. with microcars 2. enthusiasts without microcars?
The cyclemotor club renews membership at about £4 with hard copy or £3 with email magazine. (they charge £0.25 extra for on-line renewals to cover PayPal charges)
They send a nice reminder email with a link to paypal to pay. it's easy and quick and cheap.
Dear XXX
Your subscription is due for renewal on 1 April 2014.
You can renew by PayPal by going to the Renewals page on our Website at
http://www.autocycle.freeserve.co.uk/renew_uk.html.
We now offer the alternatives of receiving the club’s newsletter by post or by e-mail postal. If you opt to receive the newsletter by e-mail, you save a pound on your membership fee.
If you prefer, you can renew your membership by post. Send a cheque for £4.00, payable to “East Anglian Cyclemotor Club” to EACC, 7 Unity Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1AS along with a print of this e-mail. If you can't print this e-mail, then just include a note of your name and membership number.
These are your membership details; please let us know if we've got anything wrong: