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IAMColonel says:

Well, not me .. but a relative is.

Going to Thailand. I would just like to know what's legal and illegal to bring back, technology-wise.

Are you still able to buy compatible games/dvd's etc? and then bring them back?

And what about consoles, could i buy say a PS3 or 360, and get it back over here, and it being reliable and actually work?

04/10/2007

Those damn pipe dreams.

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member8898 says:

hmmm well I went to malaysia, a friend of mine got a DS lite and it worked all right, for bringing back technology it's all good the only things that you can't bring back are weapons,drugs and dirt as for DVD's and games make sure they are the same region first or region free

04/10/2007

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dandaman says:

I'm going to brunei and singapore next tuesday possibly, You can bring back any electronic stuff including cd's etc as long as you declare them and it's not a retail amount you are safe. people try sell stuff without internatonal warranties etc and without all the cables so be careful and check what your getting in the deal.

04/10/2007

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dragon74 says:

holy crap! This sounds like a job for the LiMP Taskforce!

04/10/2007

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dandaman says:

luvmypsp could probably help you with this more than anyone else, customs aren't as strict as I thought, it's easy to get things out of the country your in but sometimes you can't bring it back into your country.

04/10/2007

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stonecold says:

Yeah you can buy technology stuff and you should be fine, just make sure if you are buying a ps3 or 360 thats from a legit shop and not some dodgey market. Lets say you buy a dvd recorder or a laptop, you will have to pay tax on it on your way back. Go to the duty free shops!!! you'll save heaps. You won't be able to bring anything back through customs that can be used as a weapon.

04/10/2007

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Vinzor says:

burnt games = no no.

04/10/2007

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Shocker says:

small children who hide in your suitcase = nono

Most tings are compatible, as long as they arent from the scary guy in the alley. And they are from a legit seller.

04/10/2007

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vomit says:

Vinzor said: burnt games = no no.

i just came back from Hong Kong, i had 150 copied DVD movies and 200 copied psp games and over 1000 NDS games all on dvd's plus an R4 for it and never had any problems.

04/10/2007

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Shocker says:

(I wouldn't go bragging about piracy on this forum)

04/10/2007

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IAMColonel says:

Agreed on that shocker. Just watch what you say vomit.

Thanks heaps for all your responses everyone, sheesh, i didn't expect that much Just about everyone of those posts well helpful too lol.

I think i'll be telling them to just buy whatever is cheap, maybe avoid buying a console .. that's just too big of a risk.

04/10/2007

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mrmilomannowra says:

Hey, Im going to the UK next year, can I buy power plug adapters for the psp to use while over there?

04/10/2007

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LegenD says:

Yes, mil - you can. They are found at any good store.

IAC - consoles are fine too... but I don't know... games aren't region locked... just the movies....

04/10/2007

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mrfishy247 says:

im in singapore next month, anyone know of places to get cheap stuff? also what power adapter will i need?

04/10/2007

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insectoid says:

I wouldn't trust buying anything too expensive. when they come back, if it doesn't work, you can't take it back easily now can you?

my friend bought a whole lot of PC games when he went overseas, none of them worked. one of them, when installing, started opening up system folders lol/.

04/10/2007

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IAMColonel says:

Yeah, that's when you pay the money to go back over there, find the ..... who sold them too you, and bash the absolute ...... out of him.

04/10/2007

Those damn pipe dreams.

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mateo1 says:

hey im going to thailand too i dnt care im gonna be bringing bakk tonnes of games and stuff

04/10/2007

id rather take it to the dump or give it to salvos than give it to you for 60

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insectoid says:

IAMColonel said: Yeah, that's when you pay the money to go back over there, find the ..... who sold them too you, and bash the absolute ...... out of him.

lol. I still think you'd come out at a loss..

04/10/2007

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LegenD says:

Ok dude... word up...

Admin Notice

As this issue falls under our piracy - you are all hereby put on notice.... This site will not condone piracy in anyway, shape or form.

If you are talking about cheaper legitamate software, then that is ok - but if you are trying to insinuate other motives, be very careful - for you are treading a very fine line... remember... it is now an instant one week ban

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IAMColonel says:  

What the hell Ledge?

Only one person said anything about piracy?

I was asking about purchasing legal stuff over there, and if it was legal to bring back here. In which case, if it IS legal, then we have no problem here.

Go ahead ban me

04/10/2007

Those damn pipe dreams.

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dandaman says:

@mrfishy
the power in singapore is the same as aus but the plugs are different it's a uk plug I think...I got a converter for $10.
Some good places to shop from what I've been told are: little india, china town and orchard road, if your looking for a bargain you can sometimes get good deals at the markets but beware of "dodgy deals".

04/10/2007

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