“I remember seeing them advertised regularly 50 years ago in Parade Magazine, Spencer’s Gifts, and similar publications. You know, right next to the Rosicrucian ads”
My dad had one. Mail order. Back when it was safe to flaunt you SSN on checks, drivers licenses etc...
“Back when it was safe to flaunt you SSN on checks, drivers licenses etc...”
Which was, of course, because the cards said they weren’t to be used for identification, and we knew nobody would violate that restriction.