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1. Because they are cool aesthetically

2. Because they appear to be more durable (see thread, unfortunately).

Do they bend? I mean you can bend a plastic card and it will recover. I'm curious what titanium does though.

It probably bends, but I think most of the issue is with the actual finish of the card which seems to be flaking off or discoloring.

Titanium is very elastic.