"Eco points' prove a hit; TV sales up as much as 80%"

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We can get "eco points" by buying electrical appliances(ex: TV, air conditioners, refrigerator).
We save "eco points" and can exchange for other goods or services.
The Japanese goverment expect to boost sales.
But The gorverment doesn't decide the way to exchange "eco points" for other goods or services yet.



After read...

I think this program don't continue permanently.
These electrical appliances are not often bought new one again.
I can't believe that the gorverment don't decide detail of this project, yet.


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