[QSL-Managers] Any successful reports of IRCs being redeemed via USPS?

[Irv [K3IRV] McWherter]

All of the post offices in my area refuse to redeem IRCs, no matter that it
appears the computer system is still programmed to do so.

Save yourself the stress.

73, Irv - K3IRV

On Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 8:49 AM Steven Wheatley via QSL-Managers <
qsl-managers at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>  Russ, I'm about to do the same, and have contacted my postmaster.    I've
> forgotten about these 'instructions'....will find out next stop by the PO
> to see if they're still good.
> As an aside, per the UPU the expiration date of the IRC has been extended
> to 12/31/2026 (see
> https://www.upu.int/en/universal-postal-union/activities/philately-ircs/international-reply-coupons-ircs)
> However, the USPS IMM still indicates 12/31/2025, and without that being
> modified (I've been chasing this for 6 months or so without
> resolution)....I'm not taking chances.   Without black and white official
> documentation on the extended date, I can only see problems.
> Let me how it goes, and if you have 'better' process details on how to
> make their system accept IRCs...let me know please
> 73
>     On Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 08:18:59 AM EST, R Russell Miller <
> wa3frp at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  I'm about to go to my local post office to redeem some of my excess IRCs
> before the December 31, 2025 expiration date.
>
> Has anyone in the USA been successful in redeeming IRCs recently?  My most
> recent try was back in 2021 when these instructions (thanks to Steve KU9C)
> did work:
>
> IF!!! THEY ARE USING THE RSS SYSTEM
> Press Sales Disbursement
> Then press MORE
> Then, EXCHANGES
> At the bottom, press FOREIGN IRCs
>
> Thanks 73
>
>
> Russ  WA3FRP
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