Play-Asia cancels import PlayStation 3 preorders

[SNKy]

Play-Asia cancels import PlayStation 3 preorders

Online retailer cites "licensing and distribution limitations"

Following the closure of Lik-Sang last week, fellow online retailer Play-Asia.com has told customers reserving an import PlayStation 3 that their preorders have been cancelled.

In an email sent out to consumers yesterday, Play-Asia cited "licensing and distribution limitations" as the reason for the cancellations.

"As a result, we are very sorry to let you know that we have now cancelled your non-binding reservation with us," the email continues.

"Rest assured, as this was a "no money down" reservation only, no funds have been debited in any way."

All the listings on the retailer's website for PS3 units, games and accessories have now been changed to read "preorders closed".

The news comes less than a week after Lik-Sang announced it was to close following a series of lawsuits filed by Sony over the issue of import PSPs. Earlier this month, Sony warned that it would "utilise the full scope of the law" to prevent retailers from importing any of its consoles.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=20700

[maartenoud]

Teringleijers daar bij Sony!

[kevin]

tsja, logisch ook wel..van play-asia that is..

[General Wong]

Wat ik zo raar vind is dat ze nu de PS3 uit is ze wel die krengen wel weer gewoon verkopen. Waarom dan al die pre-orders cancellen? Prijskaartje is overigens best pittig, voor die prijs gaat het leuke er ook wel een beetje vanaf mijn inziens...

[Fonzi]

Tja, we kunnen ze toch niet bestellen want:

This item is not available for shipping to
European Union
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway

[ManoRevolver]

Tja, we kunnen ze toch niet bestellen want:

This item is not available for shipping to
European Union
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway

Bestellen en meteen via Ebay aan een Amerikaanse buyer door laten sturen.
Pak jij die 900 dollar winst.