Wow, that's the first I've heard of this. We only sell (our policy) to brick and morter shops. Must have a pro shop, physically in exsistence that is a retail store, no internet store or ebay store, a tax id number that is associated with the shop and address of the shop. We do check, just ask the guys about the ebay balls last week.
Was the guy who brought it in a staff member. If we have a name we can check. If you'd like PM me and I will certainly look into this and put an end to it if it is not above board.