Article: Call waiting.(you can collect phone cards)

Do you travel with your parents? If so, you've probably seen your mom or dad use a phone card. It's a plastic card that's good for 30, 60, or even 120 minutes worth of telephone calls.

Most people throw away their used phone cards, but not collectors! Here's how you can start a unique collection.

The Choices

Look at the possibities. Some phone cards (also called telecards) are rather plain. They may feature the name of a store (Wal-Mart[R] or Kmart[R]) or the name of the corporation.

But keep exploring. You'll see phone cards featuring Coca-Cola[R], cartoons, sports teams, NASCAR[R], breakfast cereals, animals, and even Star Trek[R] ...

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