okay so this is what i dont understand about plastics, whats the point of putting the card number on the card if you're not going to use it a lot, like i am using cards with numbers pre-embossed and doing just fine...but sometimes i write the card and lux says live but declines instore so that wouldve been a waste of a plastic, i just dont get whats the point unless you have a card that'd be live for weeks/months

All magicians use props the Plastics is a prop, understand your frustrations but that's just the way it is you need to make sure that you're getting good bins that do last long enough for a couple of swipes then you will realize the cost of the card and the amount that you have just gained is worth it.

some place want to see for last 4 or id verification. just help with smoother transaction

Are u 1 dipping these cards ? Or how are you using them bro

last 4 helps, and don`t need plastic