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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 7:10 am
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SIM/micro-sim carrying case
Can anyone recommend a good way to carry a few micro-SIM cards?

I have 3 for my iPad and have to believe there is some sort of case/insert that I can use to keep them organized and safe in my bag.

Any ideas?


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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 12:16 pm
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This is what I use, it will carry five micro-sims and the the tool required to open the sim tray.

http://www.mishu-things.com/index.ph...products_id=25
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 5:27 pm
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Originally Posted by mattfusf
Can anyone recommend a good way to carry a few micro-SIM cards?

I have 3 for my iPad and have to believe there is some sort of case/insert that I can use to keep them organized and safe in my bag.

Any ideas?


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If you want a decidedly non high-tech way to store SIMs re-purpose a case for gel breath strips that can hold several SIMs. Plus your SIMs can now smell minty fresh as well!
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 1:38 am
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Originally Posted by weekilter
If you want a decidedly non high-tech way to store SIMs re-purpose a case for gel breath strips that can hold several SIMs. Plus your SIMs can now smell minty fresh as well!
I have been doing exactly that for at least 3 or 4 years and it has served me well. Interesting to come across others doing the same.

It can be a little difficult to get them out if overstuffed so I try not to keep more than four in such a case.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 4:41 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
I have been doing exactly that for at least 3 or 4 years and it has served me well. Interesting to come across others doing the same.

It can be a little difficult to get them out if overstuffed so I try not to keep more than four in such a case.
+1 Small and light enough to fit in jacket pocket or the side pocket of my shaving kit. SIMs are safe and protected from damage.

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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 7:41 am
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I just use an older SD or CF card case, they snap shut and are clear so you can see what is in them.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 9:13 am
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Love the breath strip case idea! Thanks!
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 12:51 am
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Originally Posted by planemechanic
This is what I use, it will carry five micro-sims and the the tool required to open the sim tray.

http://www.mishu-things.com/index.ph...products_id=25
I use these as well. Very cheap and it slides into one of the credit card slots in my wallet, so it's easy to carry around.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:46 am
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I just use a Ziploc bag.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 11:55 am
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I use these as well. Very cheap and it slides into one of the credit card slots in my wallet, so it's easy to carry around.
+1
a very simple, good and cheap accessory.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 7:42 am
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Originally Posted by planemechanic
This is what I use, it will carry five micro-sims and the the tool required to open the sim tray.

http://www.mishu-things.com/index.ph...products_id=25
I have one too, got mine on eBay.co.uk

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261008096075
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 3:59 pm
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I have one too, got mine on eBay.co.uk

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261008096075
And cheaper than mine too!!!

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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 4:32 pm
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I got this case from Case Logic, where you can fit in SD cards, Sony Memory Sticks and SIM cards as well. I couldn't find it in their website but its more like this here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lowepro-Memo...item33750c9b5e
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 2:48 pm
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I just use an older SD or CF card case, they snap shut and are clear so you can see what is in them.
+1. There's room for the removal tool as well. Works great.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 2:04 am
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You will find more ideas here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...card-case.html
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