While this practice, akin to ticket-scalping, can be quite profitable (especially when purchasing must-have electronic gifts) and is not illegal, it does require some dedication and standing in long lines.

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Suning maneuvered to capture Chinese tourists purchasing duty-free electronic items in Japanese retail shops, as well as bring Laox sales and product management expertise back to its Chinese retail stores.

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With new technologies being developed constantly, people are also purchasing diverse devices such as tablet computers and electronic readers.

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