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Mason_Sanchez

03-30-2026 50 views 4 replies

Need help deciding which state ID to get. I live in Illinois and will mainly use it locally, but I'm not sure if I should get my actual state or choose a different one.

Context:
• College student living in Illinois
• Will use primarily at local convenience stores, liquor stores, maybe bars
• Not planning anything high-risk
• Want something that won't raise suspicion

My dilemma:

Option 1: Get Illinois (my actual state)
Pros: Logical to have local ID, won't be questioned
Cons: Local bouncers/cashiers see real Illinois IDs every day - might scrutinize more closely?

Option 2: Get a different state
Pros: Less familiar = potentially less scrutiny, common for college students
Cons: Might seem odd why I have out-of-state ID

Questions for experienced users:
1. Which approach generally works better?
2. Are certain states known to work better universally?
3. Does it matter that much or am I overthinking?
4. Has anyone successfully used out-of-state ID in their home state?

I want to make the smart choice here. Any advice would be really appreciated!

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04-01-2026 23:43

Did you go with express shipping or standard? Trying to decide if express is worth it.

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04-01-2026 07:01

This review is pure gold. Thanks for being so comprehensive and honest!

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03-31-2026 03:10

The quality difference between this and cheap IDs is night and day. Worth the investment.

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03-30-2026 12:03

The attention to detail is what impressed me most. Even tiny features are correct.

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