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« on: December 08, 2009, 11:52:23 PM » |
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Can a mod add a public poll with poll question: Who has had their copy of L4D2 seized by customs? i.e received a letter from Customs stating that it has been seized.
with following poll options:
- Yes, seized
- No, slipped through the net
Seized by customs, Christmas mail delays, abducted by aliens, all theories go here.
kgo!
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« Last Edit: December 09, 2009, 12:02:19 AM by Galvatron »
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alakazak
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« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2009, 05:38:28 AM » |
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seized. sent out on the 20th, got letter from customs 28th. from 365games.com, who normally sends it plain wrapped saying merchandise too!
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jordan
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« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2009, 06:03:58 AM » |
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Can someone post their letter I'm curious to see what it says.
Oh and mine slipped through the net, only took 6 days to get here from play-asia
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clawster
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« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2009, 07:53:07 AM » |
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Can a mod add a public poll with poll question: Who has had their copy of L4D2 seized by customs? i.e received a letter from Customs stating that it has been seized.
Added as per OP request. Didn't realise you guys couldn't add polls to threads. Huh. I'm going to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the forum rules - http://www.ecogamer.com/forums/topic,7.0/
Please keep this discussion on the lawful side of things.
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Anthony
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2009, 07:56:48 AM » |
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I ordered mine over a week ago with 3 other games. So far only ONE has been sent (hasnt arrived).
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2009, 08:21:17 PM » |
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What have been the outcomes? Doesn't customs fine you for knowingly importing prohibited material(although I suppose they couldn't prove it)? Do you think you will get your money back from the store? Or does customs destroy the item?
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robism
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Slamma Jamma
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2009, 09:52:57 PM » |
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received mine from play-asia about 2 weeks ago
i selected fed-ex and it came the next day
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alakazak
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« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2009, 07:50:53 PM » |
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theres no real outcome. they say it has been seized and forfeited, that they wont be taking legal action, but dont do it again or the almighty federal boot shall give you a kicking. it also has a section on how you can appeal, but that involves importing permits, you will probably lose and be charged approx $400 for wasting the courts time.
and according to a friend in the federal police, your name gets added to a database, and your stuff gets more likely to be screeened thru customs in future. that was the bit i was especially not delighted by.
all in all, it has a tone of, sigh, we dont care, but dont do it again.
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Galvatron
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« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2009, 10:54:54 PM » |
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Let it serve as a warning to everyone then.
EDIT: Can you scan and upload a copy of the letter?
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Zinny88
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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2009, 01:10:11 AM » |
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I ordered mine overseas...I hope it gets past!
I thought you were legally allowed to own RC material in anywhere except WA. :\
What I gathered was, it's illegal to import material that is legal to possess and view in Australia because it is illegal to import material that is RC Classified AND is unfit for an adult to view / play but because games only go up to MA15+ it was only classified to be unfit for 15 year olds, which aren't adults. There is no R18+ ratings for games so no game can be rated unfit for an adult. Am I wrong here?
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alakazak
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« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2009, 05:16:24 AM » |
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no,
EDIT: Can you scan and upload a copy of the letter?
i dont have a scanner sorry. |
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Galvatron
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« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2009, 01:08:11 AM » |
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Take a picture and upload?
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ArjaytheGuy
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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2009, 04:48:14 PM » |
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I take it everyone here is going to make a submission for the Public Consultation on getting an R18+ rating for computer/videogames in Australia?
I was planning to Import L4D2 (like I've previously done with GTAIV) but after hearing of people getting items seized by customs I'm pretty wary.
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Fuelee
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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2009, 12:52:38 AM » |
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I dont see how customs has any right to seize imported versions of LFD2 when people only intend to use it for personal use. If someone intended to import and sell them here then thats a big no no.
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