Anyone tried IDGod lately? Quality still good?
I pulled the trigger on an order a couple weeks back and honestly the turnaround time was about the same as I remember, nothing crazy fast but it showed up. The order process itself was smooth, no weird payment hiccups. Haven't tested the UV stuff the first guy mentioned, so I can't weigh in there, but mine scans fine locally.
Yeah, figured I'd drop my experience since there's been some talk about whether they've slipped lately. I put in an order last month too—first time going back with them in almost a year. Overall, I'd say the quality is still right where it used to be for the price point. Not mind-blowing, but definitely consistent.
Ordering Timeline
I placed the order on a Monday night, got the confirmation email the next morning. Payment processed without any hiccups—they still use the same payment methods as before, which is honestly pretty convenient. The order sat in "processing" for about a week (pretty standard from what I remember), then flipped to "shipped." From there it took roughly two weeks to hit the East Coast, so total door-to-door was around three weeks. No unexpected delays, tracking finally updated around day 10. If you need something in a hurry, this isn't your guy, but for a standard turnaround it's totally fine.
Packaging & Stealth
Stealth was solid. Came in a standard cardboard envelope with a plain bubble wrap interior. Inside the bubble wrap there was a thin plastic sleeve holding the IDs. The return address was just a generic street name—no red flags. Everything arrived flat and undamaged. No customs issues, no tape residue or weird smells. It's the same low-key packaging they've always used, nothing fancy but it gets the job done. Definitely would pass a casual mail check.
Communication Speed
Honestly, I didn't need to reach out to support this time around, so I can't speak to their responsiveness directly. But the automated updates were prompt—got an order confirmation, a payment received notice, and a shipping notification with tracking. That's about all I needed. No follow-up required.
Quality Breakdown
The IDs themselves honestly feel solid. Raised text is crisp, microprint is actually readable under magnification, and the UV overlay looks clean under a blacklight. The holos line up well and have the right color shift. I haven't taken them to a bar with a scanner yet, but they pass the basic light tests and feel right in hand. The template seems up-to-date for the state I ordered (common East Coast state).
VFM Rating
For what you're paying, I'd give it a solid 8/10. Not the absolute cheapest out there, you know, but you're getting reliable quality without breaking the bank. You're not paying premium prices for a negligible upgrade in detail. If you need a workhorse ID for casual use, these are hard to beat at this tier.
Pros & Cons
On the plus side, print quality is consistent, stealth packaging is adequate, turnaround time is predictable, and the price stays reasonable for the market. They've been around forever and you know what you're getting. As for cons, there's no express shipping option (at least not that I saw), tracking was a bit slow to update, and the wait can feel long if you're antsy. Also, some states' templates still have minor imperfections compared to pricier vendors, but nothing that'll get you called out in a dim bar.
Anyway, if you're on the fence, honestly, I'd say go for it. They haven't fallen off like some other old names have. Just set your expectations to a 3-week timeline and you'll be happy.