[Dx-qsl] Disappointed

[Arthur Tan]

Hi,

Fred W6TKV's suggestion is excellent.  I like the point about throwing
in a blank stamped envelope for the manager.  This whole disucssion
reminded me of something that happened to me as a Novice years ago.
When I was starting out and forgot the SASE to a stateside manager,
one manager actually sent me an NTS message saying, "Thanks for the
QSL but please enclose an SASE for future requests from QSL managers."
 Needless to say that got my attention.  In truth, that was probably
one of only a couple of NTS messages I have ever received.  Who would
have thought huh?  Using the national traffic system for teaching
proper QSLing?  It worked...

73, Art AB4RL



On Sun, Feb 17, 2002 at 01:03:53PM -0800, Fred Roberts wrote:
> Hi-
> 
> Everyone who has handled Special Event and DX QSLs has experienced the "no
> SASE" problem.  Since they are relatively few, I send the following note
> along with the reply QSL.
> 
> "As one who chases DX and enjoys working Special Event stations, I have
> learned a
> few things along the way which may be of help to you - hopefully sooner
> rather than
> later.
> 
> "To state the obvious, the QSL Manager processes QSLs solely as a service -
> your QSL isn�t for him, he just passes along - his sole interest lies in
> providing you with an easy-to-obtain QSL.  When you mail a QSL to a QSL
> Manager, you had better send an SASE if you expect to get a reply.  You
> didn�t, but I can afford an occasional 34c stamp and envelope - - - I
> figure someone has to tell you about this golden rule or else you will lose
> out on many great and wonderful QSL  cards/certificates you want.  
> 
> "So the very next time you QSL via a QSL Manager, why not enclose an extra
> stamped
> envelope (without your name on it) - be sure to add a note to explain just
> why you�re treating him so well.  It will not only bring a smile to his
> face - but it�s a sure way to get special attention and the card you want
> from him.
> 
> "Hope this note is of help to you in understanding how �QSL via� system
> works to your benefit."