Mark -- I was apprehensive about the prospect of getting Claude's QSL
based on several comments I'd seen on the DX discussion boards.
After finally working him in late Sep 08 I decided to send my card to
him via international registered mail, return receipt requested as
that had worked well getting a card out of Moldova under similar
circumstances.
Good news is that my card arrived from Claude a week or two ago,
coincidentally the return receipt card arrived the same day (stamped
2 Dec)! Regardless, Claude was very gracious in returning the card.
I THINK that the registered mail route is what made the difference.
Although, I was surprised to find that the USPS system could only
track my letter to their San Francisco facility. After trying to
track it further I called the 800 number and was told that once it
left U.S. hands it was up to the country of receipt to take
responsibility for the mail (I guess as one might expect). The USPS
rep took my info and told me that they would make an inquiry with
Cambodia and that they had 60 days in which to respond and the USPS
would then inform me in writing of the results -- interesting that I
have yet to hear from USPS!
Sorry for the long diatribe but thought my experience might help
others who have been trying to get a card from Claude.
Cost of my mailing about $14; having XU7ABN RTTY card in hand --
priceless!
Good Hunting!
73 -- Dino KL0S
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