It is important to note that sting operations conducted with minors often presuppose several scientifically-challenged facts including:
- the minor?s theoretical ability to drive him/herself to the locations where these stings are performed, and
- the minor?s hypothetical possession of the required $50 in disposable income, etc.
Often, these stings are performed with severely flawed methodology and in locales which are not IEMA member companies, nor are they statistically-relevant in a broad-spectrum market share discussion.