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by nostalgk 2489 days ago
1. Because they are cool aesthetically

2. Because they appear to be more durable (see thread, unfortunately).
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eknkc 2489 days ago
Do they bend? I mean you can bend a plastic card and it will recover. I'm curious what titanium does though.
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nostalgk 2489 days ago
It probably bends, but I think most of the issue is with the actual finish of the card which seems to be flaking off or discoloring.
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jhloa2 2489 days ago
Titanium is very elastic.
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