Originally Posted by
chrisl137
I've started having one other issue recently - the UV stamp on the surface can wear off and then they don't like it at TSA. Our badge readers (or cards) are very short range and I have to use a badge holder that has no front surface, so the front face of the badge is exposed to more wear. One TSA agent mentioned that they see more worn off coatings from the agency mine is issued through than others, so it may have to do with card vendor, too. The UV coating on mine seems worn after about 2.5 years.
I can definitely see that being an issue. My current one is only a year old and is already pretty worn down due to the fact that I'm constantly taking it in and out of it's holder in order to log onto my work computer.