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stepberr · 08-20-2013, 05:29 AM

So called "gray importes" are not banned by the Government.The blocking is by the private companies themselves.That is why the Parlimentary commitee has recomended consumer advice be provided as a stopgap until the consumer protection laws can be amended to outlaw the practice.

08-20-2013, 05:29 AM	#30
stepberr Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Cybook Gen3	So called "gray importes" are not banned by the Government.The blocking is by the private companies themselves.That is why the Parlimentary commitee has recomended consumer advice be provided as a stopgap until the consumer protection laws can be amended to outlaw the practice.