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  Grey import vehicles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nevertheless, the widespread availability of used Japanese imports prompted official importers to reduce the price of brand new cars, and in 1998, New Zealand became one of the few countries in the world to lift import tariffs on motor vehicles.
Other used imports sold in Ireland are from the UK, the most recognisable being those from General Motors, which badges its cars in the UK as Vauxhalls, not as Opels as in Ireland.
In Canada, cars that are older than 15 years may be legally registered and imported, which has led to the importing of many "exotic" Japanese sports cars such as the R32 Nissan Skyline.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grey_import   (737 words)

  
 Grey Imports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Grey imports are usually loaded with all sorts of extras, such as air conditioning, alloy wheels, automatic transmissions, CD players and central locking that the UK versions may not have as standard.
A grey import is generally worth approximately 30% less than the standard UK and a parallel import would be worth 20% less than the UK version.
It is likely that the flood of grey and parallel imports will have an effect on the market by dragging down the values of genuine UK versions but they will always be worth less than their UK counterparts.
www.banwells.co.uk /imports.htm   (1114 words)

  
 Grey import -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The term (additional info and facts about parallel import) parallel import may also be used.
An example of this is the export of used motor vehicles from (A constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building) Japan, where rigorous road tests and high depreciation make such vehicles worth very little after six years.
In the (An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members) European Union, (additional info and facts about competition law) competition law attempts to prevent grey imports from other EU countries.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/grey_import.htm   (269 words)

  
 Motorcycles On-Line
The imports usually turn up with 20 to 30,000 miles on the clock, which means they have lots of life left.
Grey imports vary between the merely reasonable (at £1000 to £1500) to the immaculate, low milers (£1500 to £2250).
It's worth the time and effort with the imports because the DOHC four cylinder motor, whilst heavy and lacking in power compared to rival efforts, was largely one tough old brute, lacking potential horrors such as quick demise camchains or rough gearboxes.
www.umgweb.com /member1/plusgr2.htm   (7394 words)

  
 Government tightens grey import controls   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Car dealers selling second-hand Japanese imports have precisely 15 working days to sell their right-hand drive vehicles before the new regulation, 'Notice 257', kicks in on 1 January next year.
The notice was handed to dealers on 02 December, says a leading supplier of Japanese imports who visited the Economist's offices this week to slam government actions that have effectively closed the market.
He reminded the trade that no SACU member state is allowed to import vehicles because this will have a negative impact on the automotive industry.
www.economist.com.na /2004/9dec/12-09-01.htm   (597 words)

  
 Grey Market
The "Grey Market" or "grey imports" is a generic term that refers to the personal, or low volume business import of vehicles from outside the UK.
Japanese Grey Market cars or Japanese Grey Import cars are merely cars that have legally come into the UK from Japan by this route.
The main factor in determining a grey market origin vehicle is that the imported vehicle does not come in via the main dealers or the car manufacturers.
www.epoi.com /grey_market.html   (465 words)

  
 Grey import car insurance - Norwich Union UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Grey import car insurance - Norwich Union UK Skip To Main Content
Once it is confirmed we can insure your grey import, you can get a quote online or off.
If you are traveling abroad with your grey import, you can have the same cover in EU countries as you have in the UK for a small fee.
www.norwichunion.com /info/grey-import-car-insurance.htm   (292 words)

  
 Grey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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www.grey5.com   (1434 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Technology | Technology | Sony rules out prosecuting grey import buyers
The electronics giant Sony this morning denied it was seeking to reclaim imported PlayStation Portables (PSPs) from British consumers despite having issued legal action against companies that have been bringing the hotly anticipated gadget into the country ahead of its British launch in September.
The PSP, a handheld games machine that can also play films and music, has been trumpeted as this year's must-have gadget, but Sony is attempting to crack down on so-called grey imports into the British market.
Grey imports are common in the games industry, with dedicated fans prepared to pay above the usual retail price to get hold of new technology from around the world.
technology.guardian.co.uk /online/news/0,12597,1512891,00.html?=rss   (329 words)

  
 Motoring - A grey-import car could be an expensive ride
These were the facts revealed in a police report on "import for export vehicles" that enter South Africa on their way to SADC countries.
Dealers who legally import the cars using temporary import permits export them to SADC countries, where it is legal for the public to buy them.
Customs due on imports are also reduced from 40% to 20% of the value of the vehicles by using misleading descriptions.
www.motoring.co.za /index.php?fArticleId=2540735   (1451 words)

  
 UK set for Sega grey import - Computeract!ve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Sega's Dreamcast console is set to seep into the UK market before the end of the year in a direct challenge to the European Union's attempt to stunt the grey import market.
Game retailers are already registering interest from the public and are preparing grey import routes.
Kazutoshi Miyake, Sega European president, was reported as saying he expected between 5,000 and 10,000 Dreamcast consoles to be imported to Europe on the grey market this year.
www.computeractive.co.uk /crn/news/2004481/uk-set-sega-grey-import   (481 words)

  
 WinDrivers Computer Tech Support Forums - Grey Import Licenses
June 13th, 2001 06:55 AM the only grey import things I know about are usually Japanese cars m8.
June 13th, 2001 07:40 AM Grey import licenses are software licenses purchased legally in one country, and imported illegally to another country.
Most software purchased in North America says "For sale in the USA and Canada only." The reason the term "grey" is used, is because the software itself is licensed legally, however it's use in an unauthorized country is not.
forums.windrivers.com /printthread.php?t=19896   (398 words)

  
 bit-tech.net | Sony seeks end to PSP grey imports
As some of you have already picked up on, Sony are attempting to stop grey imports of it's PSP handheld, by unleashing it's legal department on companies in Europe that are providing import services.
The consumer electronics giant has sent "cease and desist" letters to grey market traders that are selling PSPs to UK punters after importing them from either Japan or the US, where the eagerly sought gadget is already on sale.
Supply shortages have obliged Sony to delay the European launch of the console, originally due in March 2005, for more than six months creating a market for parallel import (grey market) sales despite Sony's opposition to the trade.
www.bit-tech.net /news/2005/06/06/Sony_PSP_Grey   (265 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Kisou [IMPORT]: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
It is intense, emotional, poetic and disturbing all at the same time.Dir en grey is one of the best bands out there.
As any fan would tell you, Dir en grey is an acquired taste that would require you to listen to their material a few times to really get an idea of what they sound like.
Granted that when you start listening to an artist you want to go to the beginning and get the first album (or in this case the second since Missa is all but impossible to find these days) but in this case, skip Gauze and go straight to kisou or Macabre.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005ULGN?v=glance   (923 words)

  
 Asian Buying Price Savings on Grey Market PhotoGear (to 40% - 60%)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
If your camera is not imported through them, it is called a ''grey market'' item, and therefore not able to lay claim to their extra services.
So if you are importing a lot of photogear, you may find your state's sales and use tax bills are much higher than any tariffs or duties (e.g., 8% sales or use tax versus 0.6-3.6% duties).
Articles imported in excess of your Customs exemption (generally $400 per individual) will be subject to duty unless the items are entitled to free entry or are prohibited.
medfmt.8k.com /mf/hongkong.html   (19812 words)

  
 Grey Imports-UK
We are able to provide Grey imports, of Commercial Vehicles as we as cars.
Most Grey import organisation deal in used vehicles however there are a few specialist organisations who also provide new vehicles, these new gray imports have been sold as European imports without buyers knowledge.
You should be aware of issues with changes in specification and parts between a grey import and a uk vehicle.
www.autoebid.com /messages/Grey-Imports.htm   (197 words)

  
 Japanese Grey Import Insurance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
As a specialist provider of insurance for imported and performance vehicles we have the skills and resources required to give you a competitive quote.
This means you can make us the first and last call for your import and performance insurance.
The importance of dealing with a centre dedicated to the needs of import car owners cannot be over emphasised.
www.greyimportinsurance.co.uk   (183 words)

  
 UK games industry angry over govt grey import plans | The Register
The computer games industry has hit out at the government over plans to legalise grey imports.
Last month Byers announced a joint initiative between the UK and Sweden to lobby to reform trademark legislation and allow grey trading.
This would let computer games be imported before they were officially released in the UK.
www.theregister.co.uk /2001/05/31/uk_games_industry_angry_over   (307 words)

  
 Otaku News : ADV UK seek to clarify grey import position
In a nut shell ADV UK are unhappy with grey importers selling Region 1 imports of titles they have the rights to.
From the dealer point of view this is a legal minefield and certain aspects of anime fandom is well a bit sketchy to say the least.
Grey importing has always been part of UK Anime fandom, where titles are imported from the USA to the UK, for personal use.
www.otakunews.com /article.php?story=42   (309 words)

  
 Importdriver — Australia’s imported car site- low volume grey import information, Japanese and American
An overhaul of our vehicle design rules is likely to see a greater choice of cars here, sooner and cheaper.
Developed via consultation between government, industry, employee and consumer representatives, our rules are slowly aligning with the global standards set by the United Nations Economic Community for Europe (UNECE).
Directory: Search our business directory for import goods or services in your area.
www.importdriver.com.au /Preview.htm   (612 words)

  
 WARNING
The guys at Pioneer advised me the drive I have is a Grey Import and is NOT supported in this country NO FIRMWARE will work on it and NO WARRANTY for the drive.
BUT OEM does not stand for GREY IMPORT when purchasing a product if its a Grey Import it should be advertised as a Grey Import.
When I spoke to Pioneer I asked how he could tell it was a GREY Import, he stated that the Black OEM version of the DVD drive was ONLY made for the ASIAN market for a particular manufacturer to stick in the systems.
www.cdrinfo.com /forum/tm.asp?m=12983   (731 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Macabre [IMPORT]: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Withering to Death [Import] ~ Dir En Grey
Although they decided not to have Yoshiki produce this album, it does show definate progession in their music.
This album is one of the best (the other being Kisou) that Dir en Grey has put out.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000059XHB?v=glance   (805 words)

  
 Wetpixel :: Forums -> Grey import camera's
If you live in the USA, the only diff between a grey and USA market camera is that NikonUSA will not accept it for servicing or offer any warranty on the unit.
The grey vs import only has to do w/ the downstream supply chain.
James[/quote]Not exactly pointed at djp's question, but all I've ever owned were grey market Nikons.
www.wetpixel.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=7426   (588 words)

  
 Grey Import EOS 20D...is it the right buy?
The problem is that the camera is a grey import.
As far as I understand the only difference between this and the real thing is that the grey import is not guaranteed by the manufacturer in the US.
The low price throws up huge warning flags to me...reputable dealers (BandH, Adorama, etc) do carry some grey market products at an understandable discount vs. USA product---a typical savings might be something like $40 on a $1300 product.
www.photo.net /bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00B4Hf&unified_p=1   (471 words)

  
 Welcome to 400GreyBike.co.uk
Addressing some of the issues that have been encountered over the last year or so, 400GB is proud to present the release of Version 6.2 of this ever popular website.
Aiming to be the only resource for 400cc Grey Import motorcycles on the web worth visiting, 400GB has taken the site to new levels and built on it's 8 years of experience to bring you the site you've asked for.
It also means that you'll be able to purchase jet kits at a vastly reduced price compared to the RRP of £79.99.
www.400greybike.co.uk   (549 words)

  
 Nikon FM-2n US version or grey market import   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Nikon, I'm told, has a longstanding policy of refusing to provide any repair service (in or out-of-warranty) on grey market cameras purchased from within the United States by someone living in the United States.
This helps them identify what is grey market merchandise and what is not.
A grey market camera bought from BandH and some other dealers comes with the store's own one year warranty.
www.acecam.com /message/10463.html   (378 words)

  
 Back Room: Japaneses Grey import spares
Has anyone had any personal experience of spares availability for the honda prelude range of grey imports?
I have a contact in the trade who tells me that a lot of the performance cars have often been used for street racing.
Regarding grey imports, apparently all the domestic Pajero/Shoguns i.e.
www.honestjohn.co.uk /forum/post?t=517&v=f   (185 words)

  
 Performance Motorcycle Services - We are importers of clean used motorcycles bought direct from Japan.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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Customers can select from more than one of most bikes in stock and can choose to buy either a fully prepared warranted bike or make substantial, savings by purchasing an unprepared bike straight from the container.
Machines sold direct from the container come complete with all documents for registration in the U.K along with any advice and assistance we can offer.We aim to make the experience of buying an import from us as pleasant as possible in the hope that our customers will have good things to say to their friends!
www.performancemotorcycles.co.uk   (245 words)

  
 Vehicle Import and Export Service - UMG
At UMG we offer a range of import and export services, from sales of genuine grey import parts for many different makes of car to manufacturing and supply of various products from China and New Zealand.
Our genuine Grey Import parts can be purchased online.
We also import motor vehicles on behalf of clients, from Japan and Europe.
www.umg.co.uk   (166 words)

  
 ApexMoto.com - Sport Bike & Supermoto Parts & Accessories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
No, we do not import Grey Market bikes.
We only offer parts and accessories for your grey market bike.
All Grey Market bikes are for closed course use only.
www.apexmoto.com /faq.php   (559 words)

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