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Originally Posted by dikman
Renato, you are spot on regarding the "sole rights" rort, it not only stops US sellers from shipping here but if the local agent decides not to bring something in to sell here then you're stuffed!!
One way around this is if you have a friend in the US then you can often buy, and pay for, an item that normally is "restricted" and have it shipped to their address. They then re-post it to you (or bring it with them if they're coming out here).
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You just reminded me - back when they stopped doing orders to Australia, I was fortunate, as a new company called "Shop The States" started up, and gave me a US mailing address. So I'd order stuff and have it sent there - then they'd mail it to me, charging me the mailing cost plus US$5 per order. And if the retailer refused to send it to that mailing address, they'd order it for me, then send it - for an additional US$5
They were great, but unfortunately they eventually closed down. Other companies started up (which you can find by Googling "Shop the states" or "US Mailing address"), but they had a joining fee, or monthly fee or both, and were a lot dearer than the original company. Which made them not worth using for the eyepieces I was buying, but are still okay for very expensive items.
Handy for people without any friends in the USA, of which I'm one.
Regards,
Renato