I've heard people mention that it's illegal for shops to ship sealed product internationally. My friends won't heed my warnings and have begun to purchase cheap boxes of Innistrad online.
Can I please get some clarification on this, and possibly some official documentation?
I've heard people mention that it's illegal for shops to ship sealed product internationally. My friends won't heed my warnings and have begun to purchase cheap boxes of Innistrad online.
Can I please get some clarification on this, and possibly some official documentation?
Cheers in advance!
It's against the rules for an official Wizards of the Coast retailer to ship boxes outside their territory. Your friend wont' get in any trouble (unless he's a business, in which case he's violating another part of his contract), but the business that is selling to him could be in very serious trouble if Wizards of the Coast was made aware of their activities.
It's against the rules for an official Wizards of the Coast retailer to ship boxes outside their territory. Your friend wont' get in any trouble (unless he's a business, in which case he's violating another part of his contract), but the business that is selling to him could be in very serious trouble if Wizards of the Coast was made aware of their activities.
- Ben
Ah right, I knew it was something along those lines. So is it safe to assume that a reputable card shop/business with an online store (Starcitygames, for example) simply will not ship sealed product overseas based on their own ethics?
(For the record, my friends don't own businesses, they're just tightasses lol)
Ah right, I knew it was something along those lines. So is it safe to assume that a reputable card shop/business with an online store (Starcitygames, for example) simply will not ship sealed product overseas based on their own ethics?
(For the record, my friends don't own businesses, they're just tightasses lol)
Correct. There are some other shops that have done this and now they can not host large tournaments or even buy sealed product from WOTC now. It is not "illegal" by any means though.
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Correct. There are some other shops that have done this and now they can not host large tournaments or even buy sealed product from WOTC now. It is not "illegal" by any means though.
I meant illegal as in prohibited (by Wizards or whatever), not in terms of "real" law. But thanks for the heads up! Maybe I can convince my friends to try get a refund...
If the store is willing to sell and ship internationally, and for cheaper than available locally why not buy? The purchaser won't be the one getting in trouble with WotC, and if the store gets in trouble for it that's their own problem. They chose to ignore the rules, they pay the penalty.
Saving money is saving money.
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Look at my name...what did you expect?
Thank you WOTC for introducing the Modern format, a format where all the whiners can enjoy a level playing field and where they can play with none of the best cards of all time!
Can I please get some clarification on this, and possibly some official documentation?
Cheers in advance!
BRG Kresh the Bloodbraided GRB
(81% foil)
It's against the rules for an official Wizards of the Coast retailer to ship boxes outside their territory. Your friend wont' get in any trouble (unless he's a business, in which case he's violating another part of his contract), but the business that is selling to him could be in very serious trouble if Wizards of the Coast was made aware of their activities.
- Ben
Ah right, I knew it was something along those lines. So is it safe to assume that a reputable card shop/business with an online store (Starcitygames, for example) simply will not ship sealed product overseas based on their own ethics?
(For the record, my friends don't own businesses, they're just tightasses lol)
BRG Kresh the Bloodbraided GRB
(81% foil)
Correct. There are some other shops that have done this and now they can not host large tournaments or even buy sealed product from WOTC now. It is not "illegal" by any means though.
MTGOTraders - Coupon mtgsallypaypal for 8% off orders paid for with paypal.
MTGO Hotlist! - Pays more than bots for singles.
CapeFearGames - Coupon mtgsally for 5% off entire order. Orders ship same day if order placed before 3pm EST M-F. Do not stack with other coupons please.
Paying extra 20% on paper cards for MTGOTraders credits.
I meant illegal as in prohibited (by Wizards or whatever), not in terms of "real" law. But thanks for the heads up! Maybe I can convince my friends to try get a refund...
BRG Kresh the Bloodbraided GRB
(81% foil)
Saving money is saving money.
Thank you WOTC for introducing the Modern format, a format where all the whiners can enjoy a level playing field and where they can play with none of the best cards of all time!