{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-vintage-quand-on-n-a-pas-le-bon-tuyau-carte-telephonique","title":"Vintage 50-unit Phone Card – When you don't have the right connection – phone card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis old telephone card, known as a \"télécarte,\" features a humorous, brightly colored illustration on its visible side. It shows a man wearing a red and yellow patterned shirt, wielding a garden hose that is erratically spraying water. The scene is accompanied by the printed text \"Quand on n’a pas le bon tuyau…\" (When you don't have the right hose\/tip...), placed at the bottom of the card. On the left side, the typical golden microchip of the télécartes is clearly visible, surrounded by a gray background with a yellow arrow pointing to the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom left corner displays a yellow box with the black inscription \"Télécarte 50,\" indicating the card's original capacity (50 units). The overall visual adopts an aesthetic typical of French télécartes from the 1990s, with photographic graphics and a humorous advertising approach. No brand logo is visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card's surface appears smooth and reflective, with no apparent embossed patterns. The main colors are yellow, red, and green, with a dominance of warm tones provided by the background decor and the man's shirt. The inscription and graphic elements are clear and easily legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is photographed on a bright yellow satin fabric, which adds extra luminosity to the image but is not part of the object itself. No details are visible regarding the back or any additional markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 50-unit télécarte is an authentic object from the era of phone booths in France, sought after for its original visual and vintage appeal. This type of card was used for making calls in public phone booths and also served as an advertising or humorous medium, as this version illustrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item, sold as is. The visible side appears to be in good overall condition, with no major scratches, cracks, or signs of wear observable in the photo. The colors and inscriptions are well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip-based télécartes were introduced in France in the 1980s and peaked in the 1990s. They were not only a means of payment for phone booths but also communication, advertising, or artistic supports, and became prized collector's items after their gradual withdrawal in the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in vintage and antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old télécarte, vintage phone card, phonecard France, chip card, 90s telecom, humorous card, public telephony, télécartes collection, prepaid card, Télécarte 50 units, collectible card, vintage phone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54281475555655,"sku":"df54dd7b-626a-41a4-86eb-7ba81c52783d","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6049e09d-8f04-43f0-91df-93a938cd221a.jpg?v=1783077373","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-vintage-quand-on-n-a-pas-le-bon-tuyau-carte-telephonique","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}