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

[Rich Klein]

Is one of my friends had his "fanny pack full of cash" stolen from behind his table when the person next to him invited a whole bunch of people behind their table.

In this case, there was not a vendor pass or anything else required and it was a pure robbery of cash. Thankfully he could absorb the financial loss but it was a major wake up call for the DCS people.
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So that theft may actually in retrospect help solve this theft.

Rich

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by 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….

Once again you completely missed the point someone was trying to make.
Why should I have to take any extra steps when the burden of security should rely on the show promotor and the dealer. Hire more/better security. Actually be accountable for your inventory. And I'm not trying to be part of the solution as it's not my problem to solve.
Showing ID is just a Band-Aid for a much bigger problem and I also don't trust that a show promotor wouldn't sell my information if they could make a buck. We know this hobby is just full of upstanding citizens.

Just my $0.02. You don't have to agree with it.