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Message:: [QUOTE="1865King, post: 8298689, member: 103207"]I understand the concern about ID's and information being written down.  Obviously, it appears security is an issue and they really had none.   That's the problem with many small shows.   I've been to shows where security was tight and where there was no security.  Possibly there is a way to improve security without having to show an ID.   Video surveillance is a great way to increase security and make it known at the door that the cameras are ON.  Also place enough cameras in the show so that everyone coming and going would be filmed as well as some directed at the dealer's tables.   The other thing that can be done is to have all the dealers give receipts for the coins they sell and as a person leaves the show, they have to show the receipt.   I know coins are easy to stick in your pocket and carry out but, having to show a receipt for your purchase shouldn't be a problem.   I also know many dealers don't want to give receipts for cash sales but, it would help improve security.  From looking at the video the man is seen carrying the box out.  If he was stopped at the door and asked to prove what he was carrying was his this may not have happened.  At most shows I've been to the dealers are all registered and normally would have some type of dealer pass to be on the floor before the show opened and after the show closed.  So, carrying a box of coins out should have been questioned.[/QUOTE]