[Dx-qsl] Want some new IRC's

[Charles Bibb]

I also live in a small town (population about 1,100), and I've had trouble 
getting IRC's from the post office for years.  For years our postmaster 
refused to even look into the matter, saying that they were 
"unavailable".  Then, after he retired, we had a string of different, 
temporary postmasters, none of whom had any clue what an IRC was, nor were 
they inclined to find out or to try and obtain any for me.

Finally, we got another new postmaster - a postmistress this time.  She has 
been very helpful.  She actually took the time to find out what I was 
talking about (after I explained it to her) and by searching the P.O. 
regulations, found out how they were used, how to issue them, and most 
importantly, how to get them for me.  She does not stock them, but any time 
I see I am about to need some I simply ask her to order me some quantity 
(usually 10 at a time), and in a few days there's a note in my mailbox 
letting me know they have come in.

So, don't let a lazy postal employee tell you that IRC's are 
"unavailable".  It usually just means they don't know what they are and 
don't want to go to the trouble to find out and help you.

Be persistent.  Don't be put off.  Competent postal service is not a 
privilege, it's a right.

Charles - K5ZK