Misguided used CD/DVD laws pending in some States
Proposed laws in Florida and Utah intended to curb the resale of stolen goods will impact significantly upon the market for used CDs and DVDs:
The new legislation requires all stores buying second-hand merchandise for resale to apply for a permit, would be required to thumb-print CD sellers and get a copy of their state-issued identity documents, such as a driver’s license. Furthermore, stores could only issue store credit — not pay cash — in exchange for traded CDs, and then would be required to hold them for a 30-day period, before re-selling them.
The number of shops in London selling used CDs has plummeted in recent years. In the unlikely event that similar legislation were to be enacted here in the UK, it would certainly hammer home the final nail in the offline market.
Link: Billboard article
