All dvd players are original multi regional, however a code is enter at the end of production to encoded to a region as listed above. If you enter name and model in Google it will come up with the code to unlock the dvd player back to multi regional.

Region 1 dvds are illegal to sell in great britain, because they have not been passed by the bfcb. However I believe if it is listed in the country of origin it is ok to buy? there is a thread some where on the forums that covers this, maybe in ebids rules as well.