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Doesn't work everywhere
I had actually preordered my Coin Card 2 years ago. It was supposed to be released during the summer of 2014 but that didn't happen because of delays. So I waited to finally get it on September of this year. I had high expectations for the product because waiting so long to get my hands on it made me even crazier about it. But after using it so many times, I've finally became a bit disappointed. The lack of businesses having machines being able to read track 2 cards is just tough. Some big chain retail stores and restaurants have machines that can read the card but it's usually not the case 80% of the time. I do a lot of traveling frequenting between California, Texas and New York. I've been to many places and tried using my coin card but it just doesn't work everywhere. So instead of using coin as an all use card, I only use it when I feel like it to see if it works. So really instead of having a less thick wallet I have my coin card to add to the mix. So far the most success ive gotten the card to work at was at all the Walmarts I've been to. I love the concept but there are just not enough stores able to have machines to read the card or use the NFC capabilities of the card. So until coin releases a product that is likely work at many places I won't be using it as much. As for me I only spent $50 on it by preordering it, so really it's no sweat off my nose. But for those of you who are looking to drop $100 on it, I'd suggest that you wait for a later model that can be used at many places. Spending a $100 to have it work at some locations isn't worth it in my opinion.
November 2015 · Office Products