Used Video Collection

[MainEvent]

Is it illegal for someone to sell you their promo only collection, if its the original discs?

I cant see how it would be illegal, but you never know. I've seen them on ebay for sale.

 

[HiDefDJ]

Pretty much. It's not really allowed.

 

[T-Bone]

If the original owner can prove he is the original owner can prove that he has not made any copies of the discs or ripped them and can prove that every disc was legally purchased directly from promo only, than i don't see why it would be illegal.

 

[HiDefDJ]

If the original owner can prove he is the original owner can prove that he has not made any copies of the discs or ripped them and can prove that every disc was legally purchased directly from promo only, than i don't see why it would be illegal.

No, you CAN'T resell the discs. Promo Only browses sites like eBay and when they spot their discs for resale they have eBay remove the listings. It's in the service agreement.

If PO catches you then they will instantly terminate your service. http://www.promoonly.com/images/forms/CD_DVD-Agreement.pdf

 

[jtnichol]

yikes!!! thats opening a....

 

[MainEvent]

It might be opening a can of worms but I think its a legit question.

 

[jtnichol]

I know, the whole idea is a can of worms. It is a very good question, I'm just playing....

I wonder if there could be a fee paid to PO for transfer of ownership?

 

[HiDefDJ]

Well, if you're unsure then why not do the very best thing and contact PO themselves. They will tell you it's not legal. Why ask a bunch of DJ's legal questions when you can easily ask the source yourself.

 

[Mr. K]

Poor Mr. Nichol

I liked your joke!

Hey, this is my opinion:

The same thing goes for PROMO CDs and records and such. You are NOT supposed to resell them; to my knowledge, you are not even allowed to GIVE them away (?), as the manufacturers are allowed to ask for them back at any given time.

You're not allowed to copy music without a license, either.

Heck, you're not allowed to make mix tapes and give them to your lovers!

Each scenario has a different level of seriousness.

People do it and don't get caught.

Sometimes, people DO get caught.

There.

 

[Jeff Romard]

If you arent legally allowed to resell then you dont own them you lease them. Even Promo Only and the ever great RIAA cant tell you what to do with your property

Just another good reason to not buy PO discs

 

[jtnichol]

Thanks vinyl....

 

[Mr. K]

you lease them.

I believe that this is the case.

At least, my few ERG CDs from a few years back state that.

edit: You're welcome! Rock on, JT!

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

Has anyone ever heard of a case where any of the subscription based services have asked for their material back?

 

[Travis B]

Steve to my knowledge no... However I have heard cases where subscription companies included a disclaimer "DO NOT PLAY TRACK NUMBER ..."