IDGod vs FakeYourDrank - Honest Comparison

Both scan fine. That's pretty standard now - every decent vendor makes IDs that scan. The difference is in the physical quality and security features.

What about scanning? Do both scan properly?

FYD's customer service really is top tier. Had an issue with my order and they fixed it immediately, no questions asked.

Yeah IDGod is definitely better at some states than others. Their Ohio is pretty good but their California is meh.

Yeah, I totally agree with the original post. I've ordered from both IDGod and FakeYourDrank a few times over the past year or so, and I think the comparison is pretty spot-on. Since you brought up the state thing with IDGod, I wanted to share my own experience because it really does make a difference.

Ordering Timeline:
For IDGod, my first order took about 17 days from payment to arrival. I've had friends wait closer to 3 weeks during busy periods. Shipped via USPS in a standard bubble mailer, nothing fancy. FYD was noticeably faster – around 9 days for my order. Both use pretty basic packaging: plain envelope, no return address or anything that stands out. IDGod's packaging has actually slipped a bit lately – last order the envelope had a slight tear, which made me nervous. FYD's packaging is still tight and discreet.

Communication Speed:
IDGod's support is really inconsistent. I've sent emails that got answered within a day, and others that took nearly a week. FYD is much more reliable – always got a reply within 24 hours, sometimes same day. That alone is a big plus if you're on a tight timeline.

Value for Money (VFM):
IDGod is cheaper overall, especially if you group order. But you get what you pay for. FYD's pricing is higher, but the quality is more consistent and their templates are usually more up-to-date. For me, FYD is better VFM if you need something reliable for daily use. IDGod is great for backup IDs or if you're on a budget.

State Variation with IDGod – the real kicker:
The original commenter nailed it: IDGod is hit or miss based on the state. Their standard states like FL, TX, and CA are pretty solid – good microprint, correct perfs, and the colors are close. But I ordered a PA from them and it was noticeably off – the font weight was too heavy, the raised text wasn't consistent, and the UV was barely visible. On the other hand, I've seen their SC and OH templates and they're decent. Basically, stick with the states they've been doing for years. Avoid anything that's been redesigned recently because they take forever to update the template.

As for pros and cons – IDGod is cheap, especially in bulk, and has a wide state selection that's passable for most basic checks. But shipping's slow, quality varies a lot by state, packaging could be better, and support is slow. FYD costs more and has a smaller state selection, and their IDs can sometimes feel too "clean" compared to real DMV ones. On the flip side, delivery is faster, customer service is excellent, and the detail and consistency across states is high.

If I had to recommend one for a first-time buyer, I'd say go FYD if you can swing the cost. But if you're set on IDGod, do your research on the specific state first – check recent reviews on here to see if that template is up to par. That's really the make-or-break with them. Hope this helps someone deciding.

Also worth noting FYD has faster turnaround if you're in a rush. IDGod is cheap but you gotta be patient.