Seiya Japan - May not be able to sell to us Europeans

[blueST]

Just noticed the message on the front of the Seiya site regarding Seiko UK http://www.seiyajapan.com/

It's a shame when stuff like this happens, as he is only servicing a tiny slice of the market with some really intersting watches, and selling watches that Seiko UK don't import themselves anyway. One of the few places where I could source a Spring Drive when my 6 numbers come up. I've bought from Seiya in the past, when exchange rates were more favourable, and had great service.

[bry1975]

Hi there,

Have you tried http://www.higuchi-inc.com/index-e.html I believe there prices can be fairer.

[blueST]

If Higuchi find themselves on the Seiko UK radar they will most likely receive a similar letter.

Are companies actually allowed to restrict supply and prevent people from importing things that can't be bought locally?

[glazbagun]

blueST said:

If Higuchi find themselves on the Seiko UK radar they will most likely receive a similar letter.

Are companies actually allowed to restrict supply and prevent people from importing things that can't be bought locally?

I think so- didn't Play.com or suchlike get busted for buying albums in Taiwan or Vietnam or suchlike?

Of course if such items are used, I don't see what they can do about it.