[Logic] QSL Card Stock

Sun, 16 Jun 2002 09:21:46 -0500

Nice idea Chris:

I never thought about that.  I have a friend who supplies our printing needs
for the office.  I'll bet he can get me some stock.

----- Original Message -----
From: "C.M. Christensen" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Logic] QSL Card Stock

> Go to any print shop if you want individual cards. They all have left
> over card stock in a variety of colors, glosses and weights. Most will
> be happy to cut it for you to 3.5 x 5.5 or whatever size you want at
> very reasonable prices. I have been getting these free for years and get
> 3 or 4 thousand blank cards at a time. I then run them through the
> printer individually or in stacks depending on how many I need to print.
> I have a number of cards that I have made in Logic including folded
> cards with photos on all four sides. You can even find the stock that is
> glossy on one side and matte finish on the other.
> --
> 73, Chris AC�M
>
> Richard Thorne wrote:
> >
> > I agree Carl.  I'll be able to cut these down to standard size cards
with a
> > paper cutter.  I'll be calling W7NN to place an order next week.  His
stock
> > works very well.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carl Smidt" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 7:23 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Logic] QSL Card Stock
> >
> > Unfortunately, way too big for my taste, I prefer standard American
sized
> > QSL cards that will fit in commonly used standard size envelopes. Too
bad,
> > it would have been a handy source when needed, late on a Saturday
afternoon.
> >
> > 73,   Carl   VE9OV
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Richard Thorne
> >   To: [email protected]
> >   Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 5:25 PM
> >   Subject: Re: [Logic] QSL Card Stock
> >
> >   I just got back from Office Max with some Avery 8347's.  They went
through
> >   my HP 842C printer quite well.
> >
> >   Since I've now used both Avery post cards and W7NN's stock here are my
> >   observations:
> >
> >   W7NN cards cost $13.00 per hundered plus $4.50 shipping
> >   8347's cost $19.99 plus tax per 200
> >
> >   W7NN cards are standard size qsl cards
> >   8347's are a bit larger 5.5" x 4.25" this gives the user a bit more
room
> > for
> >   'stuff'
> >
> >   Both cards are micro perforated for easy separation
> >
> >   Both appear to me to be about the same weight
> >
> >   Thanks again for all the feedback.
> >
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: "Richard Sherman" <[email protected]>
> >   To: <[email protected]>
> >   Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 7:01 AM
> >   Subject: Re: [Logic] QSL Card Stock
> >
> >   > The Avery cards also have the micro-perf and smooth edges. I've
never
> >   > seen the cards from hamstuff, but I don't see where they could be
much
> >   > different, unless they are a bit heavier cardstock. I don't see a
> >   > possible difference in card weight as a significant issue. Plus,
> >   > they're much cheaper at Staples. Perhaps someone that's compared the
> >   > two can comment.
> >   > 73 de rick wz2t nny
> >   >
> >   >
> >   > At 08:15 AM 6/15/02 -0300, you wrote:
> >   >
> >   > >Why not get the micro perforated stock intended for this purpose
> >   > >direct from http://www.hamstuff.com? Also accessible through the
LOGic
> >   > >web site. Great stuff, cards separate without effort and the edges
are
> >   > >smooth.
> >   > >
> >   > >73,   Carl   VE9OV
> >   > >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   > >   From: Richard Sherman
> >   > >   To: [email protected] ; [email protected]
> >   > >   Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 7:41 AM
> >   > >   Subject: Re: [Logic] QSL Card Stock
> >   > >
> >   > >
> >   > >   Avery #8387, Inkjet Postcards. 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, 4 per sheet, 200
per
> >   > > box.
> >   > >   Heavy cardstock. I bought it at Staples. I believe they have a
> >   > > generic
> >   > >   version of this cardstock as well.
> >   > >   73 de Rick WZ2T  NNY
> >   > >
> >   > >
> >   > >   At 08:34 PM 6/14/02 -0500, Richard Thorne wrote:
> >   > >
> >   > >   >BlankCan I get QSL Card Stock at Office Depot or Office Max?  I
> > want
> >   > >   >to use the Multiple QSO QSL Card that has 4 QSL cards per 8.5
by
> >   > > 11 sheet.
> >   > >   >
> >   > >   >If I can anyone know the Avery #?
> >   > >   >
> >   > >   >Thanks in advance.
> >   > >   >
> >   > >   >Rich Thorne
> >   > >   >ARS: N5ZC
> >   > >   >AMA: N5ZC
> >   > >   >Amarillo, TX
> >   > >   >http://www.tcac.net/~rthorne/index.html
> >   > >   >
> >   > >   >
> >   > >   >
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