That was quick.
On Monday morning, TransLink’s new Compass Card wristbands were made available to the public and it’s safe to say they are in high demand.
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To gauge public interest in the Compass wristbands, TransLink only released 1,000 adult wristbands and 1,000 concession wristbands.
Even with TransLink putting a limit of four wristbands per person, they sold out quickly and the lineups were insane.
Compass Wristbands are selling quickly and won't last long. There is a limit of 4 per person and we will let you know when they're gone! ^CK pic.twitter.com/iEC4fooVCa
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) December 3, 2018
That’s it, folks. Within two hours, all 2,000 Compass wristbands have sold out. @TransLink says it has cut off the lineup and everyone waiting right now WILL get a wrist band. Earlier this AM, each person could buy up to 4 each, now they’ve capped it at 2 wristbands per person. pic.twitter.com/MatSDGJFAI
— Neetu Garcha (@NeetuGarcha) December 3, 2018
Some people tell me they’ve been in line for almost 3 hours despite @TransLink tweeting earlier today that Compass Wristbands were sold out. One person told me @TransLink should’ve know they were going to be popular and order more from the beginning pic.twitter.com/CEqNDDZRPS
— Estefanía Durán (@DuranEstefania_) December 3, 2018
TransLink issued a statement informing the public that they’re ordering more stock, but you’ll have to wait until February 2019 to get yours.
Compass Wristbands have sold out. We are ordering more stock which is expected to arrive in February and will announce when they will be made available to the public. ^CK
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) December 3, 2018
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