[Dx-qsl] IRC Redemption

[len at k1nu.com]

Tom et al,

FWIW we've had a similar discussion recently on the YCCC Reflector.  
Here are some other tips from Les, N1SV (one of our members).  I can say 
personally that the same fellow that helped him (at the Carlisle, MA PO) 
was able to process my IRCs in under 2 minutes and I was on my way.

"Apparently just telling them to open their handbook to section 11-6.6 
and follow the directions doesn't always work.  Here are the steps my 
teller used:

1. From the terminal select "stamps" then "Exchange" and then "Foreign 
IRC".

2. The Foreign IRCs I had were the older "Nairobi" model that expires 
December 31, 2013.  Mine were redeemable for $1.05.  The teller enters  
the total value ($1.05 x qty).

3. The teller scans the barcode of the overseas US stamp you are 
purchasing and enters the qty to be purchased. Then you pay the 
difference"   (which at the moment is $0.05 for a $1.10 stamp)

73
Len K1NU

On 2013-12-11 11:00, dx-qsl-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:

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> Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:30:20 -0600
> From: Tom Harke <tom at tomharke.com>
> To: DX-QSL at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Dx-qsl] IRC Redemption
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> I went to a local Post Office today and tried to redeem a big stack of
> IRC's. The Postmaster had no idea even though I provided him with USPS
> Handbook location regarding redemption of IRC's. He told me he would
> check into the procedure with his district office and call me at home
> when he got the information.He called me back and told me that the 
> IRC's
> are not redeemable. He was advised by the Great Lakes District Office
> that the IRC's have not been accepted for the past 5 years and they 
> will
> not redeem them. I know this is a bunch of garbage. Any recommendations
> how to handle this. Appreciate any information.
> 
> 73 de Tom AA9A
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