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New law forbidding the sale of used gear Japan

There is a new law in Japan forbidding the sale of electonics that are more than 5 years old. I think that this coul have major ramifications as well as present the opportunity to buy tons of used gear in japan on the cheap. Check out the following link:
http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/22/japan-bans-old-electronics-as-of-april-1/
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theduke
372 posts
 
The Japanese don't seem to mind those "spirits" when it comes to vintage MacIntosh, Marantz, Western Electric, and JBL equipment.

A double standard?
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
I am sure there are opportunists in Japan who like to get cool used stuff cheap from people who are afraid of the spirits.

They have no problems selling the valuable used stuff like the pianos to Americans.

Even if they don't believe in spirits, it is probably the original cultural root cause of them wanting to buy only new goods. You do it simply because everyone else does it.
trelja
3,223 posts
 
You beat me to the punch, Theduke!

Throw in Tannoy, as well as vintage motorcycles, guitars, and even used sneakers and Levi jeans from the gool ol' US of A...
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