I used to live in the Southern part of China. We lived near a big technology market. Almost everything sold there was fake. If you wanted the latest movies and video games, each stall had a few out the front, but for a larger selection they would take you to their back room where they had shelves full of everything, I once saw the entire boxed set of Friends for about $10. Once they got to know you they'd just take you there without saying anything. Cracking down is not going to stop this. The media companies need to sell the legit stuff much more cheaply.
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This happens everywhere in China, all the time
I used to live in the Southern part of China. We lived near a big technology market. Almost everything sold there was fake. If you wanted the latest movies and video games, each stall had a few out the front, but for a larger selection they would take you to their back room where they had shelves full of everything, I once saw the entire boxed set of Friends for about $10. Once they got to know you they'd just take you there without saying anything. Cracking down is not going to stop this. The media companies need to sell the legit stuff much more cheaply.