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You had to provide your legal name and address to the shop when buying a video recorder, hifi system, or any type of television (including B&W). Basically, it w

You had to provide your legal name and address to the shop when buying a video recorder, hifi system, or any type of television (including B&W). Basically, it was illegal to buy such devices without providing your name and place of residence.

rwmj 3y ago
I think you still have to, don't you?
- switch007 3y ago
  No (not since 2013). If a retailer is asking your name and address etc while buying a TV, it'll likely be to spam you.
ghusto 3y ago
Really? I've never done that, and I've bought several televisions.