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Originally Posted by mojopinuk
If bootlegs were being consistently traded among fans for no profit then there would never be an issue but realistically this is not the case. I dont think buying a bootleg is illegal but selling them is. Im not sure if the laws differ from country to country or anything but I dont recall hearing of anyone being prosecuted for bootleg sales. Although this doesnt mean it doesnt happen I guess.
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Most of the bootlegs I used to buy in the early 90s were made in Italy because it was perfectly legal under their licensing laws at the time and the independent record store I used to use back then used to display them openly & I don't think he ever got prosecuted for it.