Dont get it, what's the point? Im sure if I flashed one of them cards at someone they would think I was some sort of train spotter lol. Certs are to grade what level you are at within your chosen role, NOT to prove you can do a job. Having them wont open many doors anymore....

You used to get all that for free! Card, Certificate and tie pin :\

I think it's to save having to cart around your A4 certs to interviews etc.
I've been asked for copies of my certs twice, maybe three times, now - I think this'll just have an identifying number the employer can just search on MS's site for and confirm you actually have the certs themselves.

There were a lot of demands and complaints when they discontinued the wallet cards. A lot of people want things in return for the exam fee. As for me, I give out validation links when asked.

I want the tie pin.