View Full Version : Proving authenticity as being eligible for discount


Aaron Banger
10-25-2010, 10:50 PM
Hi there, I'm still getting started in knifemaking; however, when my business is built up, I wish to offer some kind of discount for military, police, EMS, firefighter, and an infinite number of other people who put their lives on the line for others. However, I want them to prove (if they buy through internet for example) that they are who they say they are. Would having a customer send of photo of a badge or I.D. be the best thing? I just wonder if you are supposed to take pictures of such items for their own personal security. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks! -Aaron

JAMEY
01-29-2011, 02:50 PM
I'm sorry that I don't know the answer to your question. I noticed that this was posted a few months ago, so I realize that you may have found the answer somewhere else by now. But if not, what I would do if I were you is cruise the websites of some well respected tactical knifemakers and see what they're doing. If they offer a discount like that, they probably have instructions on their site so the military guys know how to take advantage of it. Good luck. :)

Drummer
05-26-2011, 08:33 PM
I'm a few months late but maybe this will help. Any gov't employee (LEO, firefightert, military,etc.) will have a gov't email address. That doesn't verify their exact position but does verify their employer. If you request an ID, ask for a picture ID. Anybody can buy a badge off the internet. Again, gov't IDs typically have a persons name, title, organization, etc.

16over
05-05-2012, 09:35 PM
Drummer,

I would agree with using the e-mail address idea, but you cannot legally make a copy of a military id.

Vulpini
01-17-2015, 03:40 PM
I am thinking about certifications, and authentic gift cards etc.
I work at a printing shop so I know all the ins and outs on this. (Im at work right now actually :D) If anyone wants to follow up with me on this let me know. Ill get some options going for you.

Vulpini
01-17-2015, 03:45 PM
Drummer,

I would agree with using the e-mail address idea, but you cannot legally make a copy of a military id.

In the state of CA at our printing shop we can make copies of #########, DL's, MID's, etc.
Maybe its different in other states, I dont know. (I dont think it is, as long as your not trying alter the Identification Card in question in any way shape or form.) But as long as making a quick copy for records it is fine over here.