Smart think to do would be to make it two pieces. Take the existing card reader but have an additional attachment that does exactly what you said, add stability by holding onto the corners. If a customer wants something small, they have that. Or they can get something for the load. Best part is that it would make manufacturing a breeze still all you would be creating would be a few versions of an injection mold.
Agreed. More flexibility for the shop and easier to replace/upgrade the "working" part ... How long until a kick starter project opens up offering this?