[Dx-qsl] When to use IRCs

Mon May 15 12:02:17 EDT 2006

I use IRCs now 75% of the time. When it comes down to 1 IRC or 2 GSs, I use 
the IRC. When it comes down to 1 IRC or 1 GS, I'll decide based upon the 
country's preferences and if my current supply was obtained cheaply. If it 
comes down to 2 GS or 2 IRCs, I will usually go for 2 GS.
Given the fluctuations of the dollar and its ever weakening position, I find 
more comfort in IRCs. Of course, with the Dec. 31 expiry date on the 
current batch, it may be a more difficult decision in September or October.
73 Rich NN3W
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Cassarino" <cwoperator at comcast.net>
To: <dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 11:53 AM
Subject: [Dx-qsl] When to use IRCs
How is everyone today ?
Sometimes it's obvious when to use an IRC such as when you are warned 
(occasionally) of mail theft at their end.
Sometimes it's a country where they don't want to get involved with GS 
because they aren't supposed to.
But what about the random guy who goes on a one man DXpedition ?
Does anyone use IRCs here ?
I keep several new current ones here for those other cases, but sometimes 
it's 8 at night and you have a bunch of 5s in your wallet and want to get 
the envelope out of your way.
Thanks for the input
Matt WV1K
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