Enhanced security
JustinD-
It is obvious that some members have noticed these large thefts at shows,
and are "kicking the tires" on ways at least to minimize the chances it
happens at their show or their booth. It's a valid question to ask. To your
comments:
1) The value of requiring valid photo ID is to discourage or prohibit those
who don't have it, and are using anonymity to their advantage to steal.
If this requirement discourages a couple idiots with bad intentions from
trying their nonsense, it's a valid idea for sure.
2) Most shows don't have 10,000 visitors. I attend a large monthly show
that routinely consists of 200 tables spread out over 2 large outbuildings.
If that show received 1000 guests and there was, say, a $100k theft, I
have direct knowledge that law enforcement wouldn't "roll their eyes" at
list of 1000 people. That list would narrow their search from practical
infinity, down to 1000- and they could peruse the list for names that
are familiar or which stand out ("which of these, is not like the others?")
The best way I can explain it in sports terms- since we are on sports card
site- is to use boxing lingo. Taken separately, none of the measures I have
seen are "knockout punches" that utterly prevent theft. They are, however,
"jabs" that annoy and wear down potential bad guys. It would be a shame
to overlook a measure that is free to implement and that could serve a
real purpose to deterring criminal behavior. In case anyone is still wondering
if there is a magical, free, instantaneous way to reduce theft at shows, the
answer is no. The question becomes, do people really wish to reduce theft
or merely wish to complain without action? Trent King
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