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Starbucks cards get $1,000 bids on eBay

The Starbucks Steel Card is a limited edition metal card that's like a debit card loaded with $400 worth of coffee and other items. It's selling for far more than face value.

This final note today, which one can only file under ‘What is the matter with you people?’

I don’t know if you heard about the fancy new Starbucks card last week. It’s made of etched steel and costs $450 — but is loaded up with just $400 worth of coffee goodness.

But believe it or not, that’s not the ridiculous part. There are bids for these things on eBay for close to a thousand dollars.

Then again, this is a company that’s convinced us to pay $4 for a cup of coffee…so…

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