Thinking of buying from Japan s/h kit?

If you like Japanese kit and are thinking of buying s/h, read this:

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=29858

 

I know the sale of used software is illegal in Japan, and this new law is just as ridiculous. I doubt very much anyone in the TPD will give two hoots. Mad protectionist legislation that will do more harm than good......

Utterly bizarre

 

might be a good way to pick up a bargain...
I'll give you a tenner for the accuphase. Don't agree? I'll report you to the police then....

This ridiculous law reminds me of a certain printer cartridge manufacturer who claims the american DMCA law makes it illegal to refill your own printer cartridges...

 

I'm sure this would branded as a breach of human rights in Europe. Surely, if you own it you then have a right to sell it, as long as its not a banned material such as drugs or weapons.

 

ho will they enforce this law..?

 

I wonder if this includes items bought from abroad via the internet i.e. ebay?

I can't see how they could ever enforce this law, it's just stupid!

 

Does look like a potential opportunity to pick up a bargain.

 

That's completely and utterly bonkers. What are they thinking?

 

That sales of new products are falling.

 

I'm sure ... but ... but ... banning secondhand sales is just ... insane!!!

 

The Japanese news sites I occasionally read still seem more interested in the various 'Live Door' and 'Dodgy building' scandles than any banning of secondhand sales.

Is it possible that they haven't yet noticed or is the date the ban comes 'in to effect' of significance.

 

AS far as I am aware, this is total bollocks and is probably the result of someone relying on Google translation.
There have been a couple of cases of illegal technology transfer to China and N. Korea recently. Sweet FA to do with s/h electronics, though.

 

mmmm... due to come into effect on April fools day!

 

Doh!

 

lol - missed that! But I do know that computer software & video games can't be sold on the secondhand market. The back of all japanese gamecube games have NO RE-SALE written on the back...