[DX] New versus Old IRC's

[Bill Tippett]

Hi Bill,

AI3Q wrote:

>I'm sure others as well as myself would be interested in the answers to 
>your questions.
>>I have a few questions about these.  I have 3 different types:
>>
>>1.  C22 in upper right corner, old small size, no expiration date.
>>2.  CN01 in upper right corner, old small size, no expiration date.
>>3.  CN01 in upper right corner, new large size expire 31.12.2006.
>>
>>1.  Does anyone actually know why some expeditions are
>>accepting only the latter?  Are some post offices no longer
>>accepting the smaller size?

         There is really no good explanation why not.  In fact
the older ones should be preferable since they are smaller,
lighter and have no expiration date.  According to W9OL's
list below, only EU/EW, HK, 5B4 and YU Post Offices will
not accept the older IRC's.  That's not a big deal considering
that the major EU countries and Japan still do.

http://www.qsl.net/w9ol/ircchart.txt

>>2.  What is the going market value for #1 and #2?  I have a bunch
>>I am planning to take to my post office to exchange for $0.80 cent
>>stamps, so they must be worth at least that amount.

         I redeemed 20 old style yesterday for 80 cent international
air mail stamps, but am now inclined to keep what I have, so my
question below no longer applies.

>>3.  Does anyone want any #1/#2 before I exchange them for stamps?
>>Please reply directly and make an offer if you are interested.  I have
>>about 70 available.

                                 73,  Bill  W4ZV