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Old October 20th, 2006, 00:02   #1
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Sony declined to comment directly on the case. However, a spokesperson did tell GI.biz: "The law is clear; grey importing PS2, PSP or PS3 into the EU, without the express permission of SCE is illegal. Therefore, we will utilise the full scope of the law to put a stop to any retailers who chose to do this
Ok, couple things here.
1) What is grey importing?
2) Has this effected any potential importers, using lik-sang?

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=20489

Sorry of this is news worthy of submission, but I want to know what 'grey' importing is?
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Old October 20th, 2006, 00:14   #2
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I have no idea how they want to screw up importing through legislation, because as long as you comply to tax laws there is no reason whatsoever why you couldn't bring a product from country A to country B.
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Old October 20th, 2006, 00:45   #3
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Except for products which are legal in country A are illegal in country B. But I dont think that will be the case with the PS3
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Old October 20th, 2006, 01:42   #4
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They forced Play Asia to stop exporting PSP stuff when Play Asia was selling Japanese PSPs before US launch AFAIK P-A still doesn't export PSP stuff
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Old October 20th, 2006, 01:48   #5
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But that's not because it's illegal, that's because Sony blackmails them by threatening not to ship them anything anymore if they don't jump when Sony says so. Slight difference. If something legal is involved actually I'd love it if someone could explain me.
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Old October 20th, 2006, 01:59   #6
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Well I can see why Sony is annoyed by imports. It screws up their yearly earnings (SCEE will get 20% less PS3 sales if a lot of people import for instance).
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Of course, that's why we have region locks etc. Still doesn't make it law tho.
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Old October 20th, 2006, 17:14   #8
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I will be in Hong Kong and Shanghai in November and I would really like to know more about this topic!
I was hoping to pick up some game stuff while visiting, Am I gonna go to jail!
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if u can find the games or actual console go for it but watch ur weight and they are really pissy i mean really pissy at Shanghi airport they went through my bag cos of my psp so yeah plus the PS3 will way a ton
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Plus, if you're getting a PS3, what's going to happen when you need to return it because it's melting?
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