When you're looking for a uk driving licence novelty, it's very easy to get tempted by the guys on Instagram or Snapchat offering them for 30 pounds. Please do not buy those. They are literally just printed on a home inkjet printer and laminated. You will get laughed at by the first bouncer who sees it. A proper UK novelty card should cost you at least 60 to 80 pounds because of the materials involved. The real UK licence is made of multiple layers of polycarbonate, and it has a very specific clink when you drop it on a table. It also has micro-perforations in the shape of the UK that you can only see when you shine a light through the back. I've only found one vendor who actually does this correctly. They also got the ghost photo right it's not just a second photo, it's a laser-ablated version that's part of the card's structure. Another thing to check is the font. The DVLA uses a very specific typeface that isn't standard. Cheap fakes always get the 1 or the 7 wrong. If you're using it for ID at a supermarket or a pub, you might get away with a mid-tier card, but if you're trying to get into a club in the West End, you need the absolute best. Don't forget to check the back of the card too. If you're spending the money, do it right the first time.
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So true! I bought one of those cheap ones last year and the hologram was just a shiny sticker. I was so embarrassed when the bouncer just peeled it off with his fingernail. Lesson learned. Who is this vendor you're talking about? I need a replacement ASAP.
Check the Verified list on the home page. There's a guy there who specializes in UK/Ireland cards. His prices are a bit higher but the quality is unmatched. I've had mine for a year and the UV still looks perfect. Don't risk it with the social media scammers.