[LCC] William Plum DX Supplies - March 2018 DX News with NEW supply options and New Prices!!

[w5wz at w5wz.com]

This has been my source for DX mailing and return envelopes, as well as 
the DX return postage.  My QSL return rates are > 95% when I send a SASE 
to the DX station or QSL manager (better return rate than when I send 
US$$).  Sadly, it appears that slowing demand for his products and 
services will lead to the business closing in the not too distant 
future.  I've just placed an order for envelopes and both DX and 
domestic stamps.

--Scott, W5WZ


----- Original Message -----
FROM: WILLIAM PLUM
SENT: Thursday, March 1, 2018 11:03 AM
SUBJECT: March 2018 DX News with NEW supply options and New Prices!!


Dear Customer,

Below are DX supply Offers and news for MARCH  2018.

DX SUPPLIES 2018:  Sorry to say, but I do not plan to restock Euro
or stateside envelopes once they sell out. Envelope sales for 2017
were half the envelope sales of 2016, and a dismal 20%  of what I
sold in 2013. I know 2018's selling pace will be even slower. Below
are listed new envelope ordering options designed to maximize sales
based on what I have on hand.  QSL Albums and pages will not be
restocked either, once supply is exhausted. AT THIS POINT, IT JUST
DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO RE-STOCK ITEMS THAT TAKE SO LONG TO
SELL...OR NOT TO SELL.   DX Postage: Some countries will be deleted
over time, when supply is exhausted.  US Discount postage offers
will continue, as this is the only area of my business that shows
continued annual jumps in growth. It's something.  Fountain Pens:
Delighted to hear from one contact doing ebay selling. She has
purchased a number of vintage fountain pens and mechanical pencils
during the past few weeks, so this area might finally get some
traction. Hopefully, giving me the opportunity to buy more, restore
them and do quicker re-sales. Restoring these old gems can be a
challenge, but it's fun and rewarding.  I'll continue my pen selling
efforts at local flea/craft fairs and hamfests. It's a day out to
socialize at least...a good break from the computer. I have 12
events planned for this year---will certainly add 5+ new ones. Most
are usually listed with 2 weeks or less lead time...At least ones I
attended last year give me a month+ heads up.

DISCOUNT POSTAGE!!:  The Forever stamps I have listed below in the
grid are in full sheets mostly. FINAL 300 SINGLE FOREVER STAMPS:
MINIMAL EFFORT TO REMOVE FROM BACKING PAPER. OFFERED CHEAP!! 300 FOR
ONLY $120.00       Email me to reserve this final batch.

HAMFESTS/CRAFT SHOWS:

MARCH 10TH:  Cherryville Repeaters Hamfest at North Hunterdon High
School, Clinton, NJ: some DX supplies plus fountain pens/pencils.
APRIL 28TH: Branchburg Middle School, Baird Rd, Branchburg, NJ with
fountain pens & mechanical pencils.
MAY 5TH: Ringoes Grange, Rt 179, Ringoes, NJ with pens and mech.
pencil hoard.

FOUNTAIN PEN & PENCIL PRICE LIST:  Request your updated copy today.

NEW FOREIGN RATES:
NETHERLANDS now at 1,40 euro for 20g. Neth. Forever stamp I sell
is valid for new rate.
CZECH REP> now 41 CZK for 50g.  Czech. Forever stamp I sell is
valid for new rate.
UKRAINE Jan 1 jump to $2,50 they seem to be using the US $.
Supply just rec'd. Ukraine Forever stamp covers new rate
QATAR now 8,50 for 20g letter...almost doubled from their 4,50
rate.
UK 20g rate increases to 1,45 GB pound March 26th....If you have
current unit with 1st + 1st + 10p stamps....you're 1p short for new
rate...1st will increae in value from 65p to 67p.  Soo, on March
26th, your units will total = 1,44....Let me know how many 1p stamps
you need with your next order...What you currently have will cover
their new 10g rate of 1,25---but seems many UK hams complained
weight always went over 10g...

***IF you notice rate increases, let me know.***

IN STOCK AGAIN: Slovakia and Saudi Arabia

STAMPS ON BACK ORDER:   Thailand

STAMP PRICE LIST UPDATE:
Saudi Arabia now priced at $5.00
Ukraine now priced at $3.00
Thailand now $2.00
Brazil now $2.50
Mexico now $2.00
Finland now $2.00
Qatar now $4.00
__

U.S. DISCOUNT POSTAGE DEALS!!

_SAVE BIG ON YOUR DOMESTIC MAILINGS WHEN YOU PLASTER __ _
_ YOUR ENVELOPE __WITH COLORFUL VINTAGE STAMPS!_
_HAPPY  MAILING!!_

50C UNITS

FOREVER

IN  3 STAMPS

4 STAMPS

5 STAMPS

X 100

$46.00

$43.00

$42.00

$41.00

X 200

$88.00

$65.00

$64.00

$63.00

X 500

$215.00

$160.00

$159.00

$158.00

_        SENT TO USA ADDRESSES ONLY.         _

ADD $1.00 FOR P&H

_ MARCH 2018  DX  SUPPLY  OFFERS_
NOTE: NEW ENVELOPE OPTIONS WITH NEW PRICING!!!
50/50 European Plain Mailers and Plain Returns - $16.00
200/200 European Plain Mailers and Plain Returns - $45.00
200/200 European AIR Mailers and Plain Returns - $45.00
EUROPEAN AIR RETURNS ARE SOLD OUT.

WANNA USE JUST THE ONE LARGER EURO MAILER ENVELOPE?
$AVE ON THESE CLEARANCE DEAL$!
400 European AIR Mailers only - $40.00
400 European PLAIN Mailers only - $40.00

STATESIDE ENVELOPE SUPPLY ALMOST SOLD OUT.
200/200 STATESIDE Mailers and Returns - $25.00
400/400 STATESIDE Mailers & Returns - $45.00

100 #6-3/4 FOREVER STAMPED ENVELOPES - $45.00
(SAVE A LITTLE ON SHIPPING AND ORDER WITH OTHER SUPPLIES!)
QTY OF 3 AVAILABLE

PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING RATES: Orders up to $40.00 add $9.00, orders
from $41.00 to $100.00 add $15.00. orders from $101.00 to $150.00
add $20.00, orders over $150.00 add 15%. When ordering supplies and
stamps, the stamps ride free, just use supply total to figure
shipping costs. Shipments to Canada and overseas ship at a greater
cost. (07/2015 modified)

STAMPS ONLY ORDERS: Just add $1.00 P&H for posting to USA, add $2.00
for posting to Canada.

73, bill

William Plum
12 Glenn Road [1]
Flemington, NJ 08822 [1]
908 788 1020 [2]

Email: plumdx at msn.com