Going for that customer friendly buzz
Just when I thought the RIAA couldn't possibly get stupider, I found this story on Ars Technica:
In Florida, Utah, and soon in Rhode Island and Wisconsin, selling your used CDs to the local record joint will be more scrutinized than then getting a driver's license in those states. For retailers in Florida, for instance, there's a "waiting period" statue that prohibits them from selling used CDs that they've acquired until 30 days have passed. Furthermore, the Florida law disallows stores from providing anything but store credit for used CDs. It looks like college students will need to stick to blood plasma donations for beer money.
That's right campers, the RIAA thinks that second hand CDs are dangerous weapons. Treating your customers like common criminals: it's bound to bring in new sales!
Comments
[] May 8, 2007 9:47:30.440
With this type of law it is obvious record copying is more important than gun control as a value to Americans. Hmm....
This may have nothing to do with RIAA
[Joerg] May 8, 2007 11:53:44.383
Vancouver has just passed a 30 day "waiting period" for all used goods. It is hitting some local used sporting goods stores hard as they have a seasonal business. The reason is to cut down on the sale of stolen goods.