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| - A group of 5 of us (3 ladies, 2 guys) used the v card the weekend of 4/17. If we had purchased the card at full price, I would feel jipped, but we got them on Livingsocial/Groupon for more than 1/2 off ($90 for 2 v cards). We didn't experience issues at the clubs, but WE OFTEN GOT FREE ADMISSION JUST BY CHATTING WITH CLUB PROMOTERS ON THE STRIP - Marquee, Rehab, and Venus being prime examples. They even extended free admission to the guys in our group. We only used the v cards for Chateau and Hyde (and this was before we knew you could chat with promoters). That being said...at least the cards don't expire! If you have guys in your group, this card is a good safety net in case you don't meet anyone, but next time, I'll chance it.
You pick up the cards at V Theatre which is towards the back of Miracle Mile in Planet Hollywood. They'll give you a small pocket book with cards for each venue, with their phone # and details, which you'll surrender at the door. The actual v card looks and feels like a credit card and this is how they identify you - you print your last name, first initial on the back and they match that against your ID. The 2 times we used the v card they did NOT check that card, they only asked for the venue's card.
REMEMBER: the v card is only valid for certain nights for a lot of the clubs, which I failed to either remember or notice in the first place. We were looking forward to Marquee which was across from our hotel, but the v card was only valid Monday nights (we did get in anyway just by asking a promoter!). SO PAY ATTENTION!
Also, you have to show up at the venues (unless they make an exception) by 12 am. I thought we'd have plenty of time to hit 2 clubs a night, but because the clubs aren't next door to each other, and most only open at 10:30, this was impossible!
Overall, a positive learning experience. The V Card employees were very nice whenever I called to ask questions and were prompt in getting our group set up when we arrived to pick up the cards. But if you're open to talking to people and taking a chance on where the night goes, the v card is unnecessary.
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