Comprehensive Budget ID Solutions Review - Pennsylvania ID - 8.9/10
So I finally grabbed a PA ID from Budget ID Solutions after seeing some reviews. The photo was kind of finicky – they rejected my first front shot for a shadow, but resubmitting was easy. Quality's pretty solid. Microprint, UV, holos – all good. It works at bars and scans just fine. Honestly for the price, I'd give it an 8.9/10. Hope that helps if you're on the fence.
Yeah, I gotta agree with that 8.9/10. My PA ID from them came in last week — it took about two weeks, give or take. The only thing that bugs me is how bright that hologram is, especially under direct light. But otherwise the microprint and raised text are pretty solid for what you pay. For casual use it's honestly fine. Just don't hand it to someone who stares at PA IDs all day, and you're good.
I'd say 8.9/10 is pretty spot on, honestly. Got mine in about a week — stealth was solid, scans fine. Only real gripes are the holo being slightly off and the microprint's a bit blurry under a loupe, but that's stuff most people won't even notice. For the price it's a solid budget pick. Definitely worth grabbing if you don't wanna drop big money.
Nice write-up, honestly. The packaging stealth sounds solid—I've definitely been burned before with obvious mailers, so that cardboard sandwich trick gives me some peace of mind. The color matching being a bit off is a bummer, but for the price point it sounds like you got what you paid for. I appreciate the breakdown on the timeline too; 13 days domestic ain't bad tbh. Might have to give these guys a shot.
Yeah, I pretty much had the same experience with Budget ID Solutions' PA. The value's solid for the price—color matching and raised text are surprisingly good for a budget option. The main downsides I noticed were that the signature's a touch thick and the material feels a bit more flexible than a real PA. Still, for bars and everyday use it's been fine. I'd say the 8.9 feels about right. It's not gonna fool anyone who really knows what to look for, but for the money it's hard to beat.
Nice write-up! Honestly, I've been running this same PA budget ID and pretty much echo what you found. The 19/19 scan rate? No joke—mine hasn't failed either. Only thing I'd add: the laminate peeling got worse on mine after two weeks. But a quick pass through a pouch laminator sorted it out. For the price, it's a steal. And great call on checking county ID formats too.
Great review, thanks for sharing! I've been eyeing those budget PA IDs for a while, and your breakdown on the UV and microprint was exactly what I needed. The 8.9/10 seems pretty fair given the minor color issues. I might pull the trigger on this vendor, honestly.
I've had mine about a month now, and honestly, that 13/15 passes tracks with my experience. For under $100 you can't beat it—holograms and microprint are solid for the price. The laminate feels kinda off if you handle it a lot, but it's gotten me into gas stations and a couple bars no problem. Just don't take it anywhere with a serious scanner.
Nice review, pretty much mirrors my experience with them. That turnaround time is solid for the price. Only thing I'd add though—the holos have held up fine for me in dim bars. Nobody's pulling out a loupe. I'd call it a solid, honestly.
Yeah, I copped one of these a few weeks back and pretty much agree with your rating. What sold me, honestly, was that the customer service actually responds—which is rare for a budget option. Got mine in about 11 days, and it scans fine at bars and stores. My only complaints? The UV could be sharper, and the raised text feels kind of off. But for the price? It's solid. Definitely good enough for casual use.