Safeguards at shows

[ClementeFanOh]

LEHR- if you truly believe that showing an ID I “jumping through a hoop”, then you may be part of the problem rather than the solution. The effort- if that’s even the right word- required to open a wallet and display a card is minimal. Jeesh…. Steve B- I didn’t state, nor would I want, ID checkers to copy a license or passport at the door. I’d suggest they make sure the photo on the ID matches the person holding it, and perhaps (I don’t run card shows) write name and ID type on a legal pad/IPad. That’s it, nothing more. Such an effort isn’t “meaningless security theater” IF it’s done diligently. It may well discourage potential thieves from even attempting the crime in the first place. The idea is for a combination of dealer vigilance and more formal security measures to put a dent in theft. The idea is sound, it breaks down only when promoters/dealers/customers insist that security is up to everyone but themselves. I don’t claim to have all the answers; however, pushing the problem or balking at basic concepts simply helps the bad guys. Trent King