Selection, which has made submissions to the parliamentary IT pricing inquest, told consumers to resist with geo-blocking, the practice by which firms block consumers in certain areas from purchasing goods predicated on their IP address.

The group has now released a guide describing the best way to do thus using virtual private networks (VPNs) and alternate domain name systems (DNSs).

Option additionally proposed using surrogate US addresses for forwarding bundles from American shops and setting up US iTunes accounts.

Choice encouraged the IT pricing inquest to support the practices in its final report.

“We found signs of international firms handling Australians with disregard by compelling them to pay higher costs for identical goods,” says Pick head of efforts Matt Levey.
“Bright shoppers can overcome these firms at their very own game, ramping up competitive pressure by getting valid, more affordable products through unofficial on-line supply channels.”

Selection noted that other states’ merchandise guarantees might not be recognized in Australia and consumers run the danger of having their accounts frozen.

“As long as consumers understand the dangers and do their due diligence, there isn’t any reason they can’t pick up a buy online with confidence,” Levey said.