[Dx-qsl] TX9 QSL and German return postage issue

Wed Feb 23 14:08:11 EST 2005

For the last several years, we have been told that 2 IRCs were required
for a direct response from Germany. Then the TX9 operation posted this
on their website at http://www.df3cb.com/chesterfield/ :
"We QSL via the bureau and direct. If you send direct, a SAE (self
addressed envelope) is required plus sufficient return postage. Postage
rates are: 1 IRC (only new ones) or 1 Euro for letters within Europe and
1 IRC (only new ones) or 2 Euro or 2 US$ for letters outside of Europe."
I wondered why they were asking for only 1 IRC for replies outside of
Europe. I thought perhaps they were going to mail the cards from some
neighboring country where the postal rates are lower. I sent 1 new IRC
with my request and a few days ago I received my card, sent by airmail
from Germany. The postage on the envelope was the usual 1.55 Euros.
Since many DX operations have managers in Germany, it would be great
news if they have made some adjustment in their valuation of IRCs so
that 1 is now enough. Can anyone here clarify this situation?
73,
John, K9MM