[Dx-qsl] GS or IRC's

[John E Bastin, K8AJS]

At 16:08 -0400 06/05/2002, DXERKO3Q@aol.com wrote:
>Hello Folks,
>Assuming that my envelope to RZ1AA for K1B (SSB) cards makes it over
>unscathed,

Well, it will probably have better luck if you send it to RZ3AA.

>would it be better to send IRC's or green stamps?
>

Don't know about sending direct to Roman, but I sent all my cards, 
both SSB and CW, with a GS contribution to VE3EXY, who plans to hand 
all the cards and contributions received by 20 June directly to 
Hrane, YT1AD, who will carry them across the pond.

Here's what Nenad posted on 21 May:

At 11:33 -0400 05/21/2002, Nenad Stevanovic wrote:
>
>Donations:
>==========
>
>
>Many of you asked me how to send cash (no cheques please)
>donations for the expedition. I talked with Hrane and we
>made the following deal:
>
>There will be one month open window to send your cash
>donations to ME (VE3EXY). From now till June 20. I'll be
>collecting cash donations and hand them over to Hrane
>directly. Those who send QSLs with cash donationis, will
>have the priviledge to have their cards handed over as well.
>
>Make sure to supply SA(S)E, with sufficient postage in addition
>to your donation. You still need two SAEs; one for SSB and one
>for all other modes if you send cards with donations.
>If you provide e-mail, your donation will be confirmed via
>e-mail. Use multi QSO cards as much as you can.
>
>If you still want to contribute after June 20-th please do
>so to Bill K6NDV (alias K6ND).
>
>REMEBER, I am NOT the QSL manager for K1B DXpedition. My PO BOX
>acts as drop-box for cash donations, and QSLs for donors. Hurry
>up, your one month window of opportunity is ticking.
>
>If you send the cards without donation, I'll bulk re-mail them
>and it will actually be slower with greater risk, than as if
>you sent them directly to relevant managers (YT1AD, and RZ3AA).
>


I separated my cards by mode, with two different return envelopes and 
put them all in an envelope with the contribution and sent it to 
VE3EXY. It seemed a much more reliable way to ensure delivery.

Hope this helps.

73,


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