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charlieperry · 12-04-2009, 07:36 PM

The parallel importation restrictions allow for one off imports of books. That means that Amazon, Bookdepository etc are able to sell books to Australia and basically bypass the Australian publishers.

Does the same apply to e-books?

If not then why do some US and UK e-book retailers not allow Australians to buy books?

Would love to know the answer if anyone knows.

12-04-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
charlieperry Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 174 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Device: Sony PRS 505	Question for Australians: do parallel import rules apply to e-books? The parallel importation restrictions allow for one off imports of books. That means that Amazon, Bookdepository etc are able to sell books to Australia and basically bypass the Australian publishers. Does the same apply to e-books? If not then why do some US and UK e-book retailers not allow Australians to buy books? Would love to know the answer if anyone knows.