Are such inquiries unique to a panelist? Can you average Jow who happens to be a good player/visitor not make the same requests?
Greg: this is a perfectly reasonable question...which is why I answered it in Reply #45 and 65.
So I return to my original question.
If all of the requisite information can be obtained without identifying yourself then what possibly could be the puropose for introduciing yourself as a panelist?
Hope for some form of specail treatment?
Seeking a discount or comp?
Feeling of self importance?
My point is simple, I see no real benefit or need to introduce yourself as a panelist unless you are looking for something. Professional people will give you what you need based ssolely on the fact that they are thrilled to have you as a guest at their facility.
This in no way suggests that those who do introduce themselves are looking for something but I am simply suggesting that to be the case far more oftenthan not.
Then again it is better than the guys that slap down their panelist card in front of one of my staff and demand a freebie/discount (after regsitering with CC on line). Anyone care to guess how that was resolved?
I have zero problem with a panelist who phones in advance and simply inquires as to our policy on charging INSERT MAGAZINE rating panelists.