11.   Even without the merger, lack of competition in the market means purchasers have very little margin for negotiation, the commission said.

12.   In New York, for example, the state authorities decide whether the purchaser has a legitimate need for a gun.

13.   It is also unclear whether a potential purchaser would have to make an offer for all outstanding shares.

14.   Panetta said the verification system would work similarly to the Brady law, where gun shop owners must verify whether a prospective gun purchaser has a criminal record.

15.   Purchasers do have to pay duty, but even with these extra costs the American merchandise is significantly cheaper than Japanese goods are.

16.   Purchasers would have the option of conducting inspections for lead at their own expense.

17.   The fee does not apply when the purchaser does not have the option of buying an electronic ticket.

18.   The purchasers do not have to be first-time buyers, although most have been.

19.   The purchaser has five days from the day the contract is executed to reconsider the purchase.

20.   To prevent the country from becoming a drug haven, purchasers would have to prove they lived in Switzerland.