[Dx-qsl] US Buro Mgrs: How many QSLs to exceed 1/4 inch thickness?

[Steve Lund]

Peter Dougherty wrote:
> I just took 50 random cards, added a 6x9 envelope, and it tipped the scale
> at just over 5.8 ounces. If I were sending this to a subscriber it would be
> mailed at the 6 ounce first-class package rate of $2.07.
>
>
>   
And at that rate it might be better to hold the mailing until you have 
enough for a Priority Mail box. I often get 200-300 QSLs in a mailing, 
so a Priority Mail box is cheaper and much safer than multiple 
envelopes. Current rate is $4.95.

Steve, K6UM
> ---------------------------------------------
> 73 and Good DX
>
> Peter,
> W2IRT
>
> Letter O Manager,
> ARRL Incoming 2nd District QSL bureau
> Vice President, North Jersey DX Association
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of Tim Goeppinger
> Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:29 AM
> To: dx qsl
> Subject: [Dx-qsl] US Buro Mgrs: How many QSLs to exceed 1/4 inch thickness?
>
> I have a question for U.S. buro mgrs and sorters:
>
> The US Postal Service has changed the rules in the last couple of years
> regarding the
> thickness of letters.   Anything over 1/4 inch thick and rigid, and the item
> is considered
> as a package, and is sent at a higher rate.  Because of this, my envelope
> with 50 cards
> in it arrived today with 62 cents postage due.
>
> Is there a rule of thumb that I can politely tell my sorter what is the
> maximum number
> of cards he can send, and still be considered a "letter"?  I realize the
> thickness of
> QSLs can vary, but I am just looking for a rough estimate.  Maybe I should
> be asking for the number of ounces?  Mine was about 6 ounces.
>
> Tim K6GEP
>
>
>
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> DX-QSL mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx-qsl
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:DX-QSL at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>
>
>   
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> DX-QSL mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx-qsl
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:DX-QSL at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html