When paying with plastic, why swipe? Just wave

I know the motivation here: Visa and other credit card companies have done what the automotive companies have done for years - make their product with cheaper and cheaper grades of plastic. Some of my newer cards split within weeks of receiving them. The magnetic strip wears out after a year or less. Without the physical wearing out process of swiping, these cards could last a LONG time . . .; Posted by: Roger Ramjet Posted on: 02/25/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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How foolish... realitycheck101 | 02/24/05

I'm With You . . . markdoiron | 02/25/05

I'm rich! wizard_of_oz | 02/24/05

Here's a thought... ddmattison | 02/25/05

No more PIN numbers jfp | 02/25/05

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I know the motivation here Roger Ramjet | 02/25/05

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