honest Illinois ID thoughts after 3 months

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Ryan_Miller

06-16-2026 8 views 0 replies

My Pastel IDs order for Massachusetts just cleared the two-week mark and I'm starting to get nervous.

Technical Details

  • Scannability: Worked on BCS and every other app I tried.
  • UV Reactivity: The hidden bear/outline was bright under a blacklight.
  • Perforations: Laser holes are clean and visible when held to the light.

Make sure you know your data before you head out. A bouncer asked me for my secondary zip code and I almost blanked. The card can be 1:1, but if your behavior is off, you're going to lose it. Practice in front of a mirror if you have to.

I'm curious if anyone else has had issues with the 2D barcode on these? Mine worked at the gas station but a buddy of mine said his failed at a major chain. Consistency seems to be the main issue with the budget shops lately. Spend the extra money on a premium vendor if you can.

Comparing this to Pastel IDs, I think Massachusetts is actually the better choice for most people. The design is complex enough to be convincing but common enough that it doesn't stand out too much. The polycarbonate layers are fused perfectly with no signs of peeling at the edges.

I've been researching this for a long time and I think it's important to share these details with the community because things change so fast in the novelty ID market. You have to stay updated on which states are scanning and which ones are being flagged by the latest software updates. I've been researching this for a long time and I think it's important to share these details with the community because things change so fast in the novelty ID market. You have to stay updated on which states are scanning and which ones are being flagged by the latest software updates. I've been researching this for a long time and I think it's important to share these details with the community because things change so fast in the novelty ID market. You have to stay updated on which states are scanning and which ones are being flagged by the latest software updates. I've been researching this for a long time and I think it's important to share these details with the community because things change so fast in the novelty ID market. You have to stay updated on which states are scanning and which ones are being flagged by the latest software updates. I've been researching this for a long time and I think it's important to share these details with the community because things change so fast in the novelty ID market. You have to stay updated on which states are scanning and which ones are being flagged by the latest software updates. I've been researching this for a long time and I think it's important to share these details with the community because things change so fast in the novelty ID market. You have to stay updated on which states are scanning and which ones are being flagged by the latest software updates. I've been researching this for a long time and I think it's important to share these details with the community because things change so fast in the novelty ID market. You have to stay updated on which states are scanning and which ones are being flagged by the latest software updates. I've been researching this for a long time and I think it's important to share these details with the community because things change so fast in the novelty ID market. You have to stay updated on which states are scanning and which ones are being flagged by the latest software updates.

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