Should I buy iffy gear with unpaid taxes?

[K.J.Healey]

Just do it. If all that's illegal about it is that it didn't come through customs, is it really breaking the law even? Buying stolen goods is one thing, but the responsibility is on the seller to make sure all taxes have been paid, not you.
(assuming the product isn't illegal in the US)

Its akin to giving your buddy 50 bucks for some old couch, but then feeling bad about not paying the sales tax.

 

[wolram]

Look at this crazy situation, if you keep all the goods for your self it is legal, but if you sell any it is illegal.

http://www.twinning.org.uk/customs_allowance.htm

It is a weired law that prohibits one from selling ones own property.

And if the customs officers piles are playing up he can get your car crushed.

 

[wolram]

Just do it. If all that's illegal about it is that it didn't come through customs, is it really breaking the law even? Buying stolen goods is one thing, but the responsibility is on the seller to make sure all taxes have been paid, not you.
(assuming the product isn't illegal in the US)

Its akin to giving your buddy 50 bucks for some old couch, but then feeling bad about not paying the sales tax.

I know some one who has just saved £100, he does not feel very immoral.

 

[JoeDawg]

Yeah, it's a bit redundant.
I meant:
- not buying stuff under particular circumstances is passive
- not buying stuff unilaterally because of a principle is active

Still not seeing the difference.
Both would involve principles.

In both cases, its about simply not buying.
A boycott generally involves promoting the not-buying and getting others to join in.