[Dx-qsl] When does it make sense to mail directly to an incoming DX bureau?

[Ron Notarius WN3VAW]

Jim,

I assume that the rate you mentioned was (is) for the domestic US bureaus, or is it also for the overseas bureaus?

I just discovered a small stack of cards that were intended for the bureaus, I embarresed to admit, that got misplaced the last time I moved.  I'd rather send them in batches direct, but the cost is a factor (especially since I'm trying to buy a house again!)

73

From: Jim Reisert AD1C <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>
Date: Tue May 16 11:26:11 CDT 2006
To: dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] When does it make sense to mail directly to an incoming	DX bureau?

At 11:10 AM 05/16/2006, BILLK3WI at aol.com wrote:

> This has probably been discussed before so my apologies in advance if
> it has, but when, if at all, does it make sense to mail directly to 
> an incoming DX bureau?

When I did the KC1XX bulk mailing in 2000, surface rate printed matter (non
books) was slow, 4-6 weeks delivery, but was the cheapest way, about $2.50 per
pound.

ARRL charges $8/pound.

You can do the math.

73 - Jim AD1C


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