New Compass Mini already being sold on Craigslist

By Monika Gul

Posted December 7, 2019 1:35 pm.

Last Updated December 7, 2019 4:27 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – People who got their hands on TransLink’s new Compass Mini are already trying to make a buck.

The cards, which are a mini-sized, keychain version of the regular Compass card, are already popping up on Craigslist, with prices ranging from $25 to up to $60.

WATCH: Compass Mini Madness

The cards went on sale Friday morning for a $6 deposit, causing long lines as hundreds tried to get one of the 5,000 adult Compass Minis or 2,500 concession Compass Minis up for grabs.

Similar buzz was created when TransLink released Compass Wristbands earlier this year, which also found their way on Craigslist.

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