a dillema (DA* 16-50)

dankoBanana · 11-04-2010, 03:48 PM

so, I want to buy a DA* 16-50
now, the dealer here informed me that they have one they used a couple of time for show and that they are willing to sell it to me for 23 % less than the new one but with only 8 month of guarantee left. They vouch they had no problems and they have a high reputation among Pentax users in my country
What do you think about the deal, would you take it?

Babbs · 11-04-2010, 04:32 PM

NO. There is no reason that they can't give you full warrantee for the lens. This lens must have been bought by a previous user. Not just shown a couple of times.

What price are they asking for it? Here in Canada, you can get it for $750 CDN (newegg.ca)

twitch · 11-04-2010, 04:39 PM

Something very fishy is going on. Sounds like they are selling you a 2nd hand lens not a new one.

dankoBanana · 11-04-2010, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by Babbs

NO. There is no reason that they can't give you full warrantee for the lens. This lens must have been bought by a previous user. Not just shown a couple of times.

What price are they asking for it? Here in Canada, you can get it for $750 CDN (newegg.ca)

DAMN thats cheap
Here, a new one cost an equivalent of 1200+ CDN and they are asking for this one 970
I guess taxes and customs make a nice discrepancy

dankoBanana · 11-04-2010, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Something very fishy is going on. Sounds like they are selling you a 2nd hand lens not a new one.

ok, suppose they to.. would the reduction in price be worth it?

twitch · 11-04-2010, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by dankoBanana

ok, suppose they to.. would the reduction in price be worth it?

23% off a good price (eg B&H or adorama) then maybe it is a good deal (be sure to test it out though, any squeaking or mis focussing then don't touch it), at 23% of RRP then no.

SOldBear · 11-04-2010, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by dankoBanana

would the reduction in price be worth it?

I think so.

If a lens is in good condition from a trustworthy seller (not stolen goods), and the price is 75% of new, I'll buy it. This is with no warranty.

The only lenses I bought new are Tamron 18-250, Sigma 18-50, and Pentax FE 10-17. All other lenses were bought used that way.

dankoBanana · 11-04-2010, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

If a lens is in good condition from a trustworthy seller (not stolen goods), and the price is 75% of new, I'll buy it. This is with no warranty.

its from a firm that's the main Pentax representative here in Croatia
my experience with them was that they were always fair ... they always sell a few lenses like this per year (they use em at mayor photo trade shows)
they also offered to test the sample with my k20d before I buy it

simico · 11-05-2010, 01:44 AM

If the lens seems to be in good condition and seems to work fine on your camera then given the conditions you mentioned (trustworthy official seller, 23% discount, 8 months warranty) I think it's safe to buy it. Maybe you can try to convince them to give 25% discount.

Ps: comparing european prices to north american ones is meaningless due to the customs and much higher tax. You mentioned ~970 CAD, that's a good price here.

driftingbunnies · 11-08-2010, 01:46 PM

Do they have any extra they would like to sell?

DanielT74 · 11-08-2010, 05:42 PM

This lens has had quite a few quality control issues (front- back- focusing, etc). So getting it from a local shop with a warranty is the right way, I think. If this is the best price+service you can get around you, I would say go for it.

11-04-2010, 03:48 PM	#1
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533	*a dillema (DA 16-50)** so, I want to buy a DA* 16-50 now, the dealer here informed me that they have one they used a couple of time for show and that they are willing to sell it to me for 23 % less than the new one but with only 8 month of guarantee left. They vouch they had no problems and they have a high reputation among Pentax users in my country What do you think about the deal, would you take it?

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11-04-2010, 04:32 PM	#2
Babbs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 47	NO. There is no reason that they can't give you full warrantee for the lens. This lens must have been bought by a previous user. Not just shown a couple of times. What price are they asking for it? Here in Canada, you can get it for $750 CDN (newegg.ca)

11-04-2010, 04:39 PM	#3
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Something very fishy is going on. Sounds like they are selling you a 2nd hand lens not a new one.

11-04-2010, 05:43 PM	#4
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533 Original Poster	Originally posted by Babbs NO. There is no reason that they can't give you full warrantee for the lens. This lens must have been bought by a previous user. Not just shown a couple of times. What price are they asking for it? Here in Canada, you can get it for $750 CDN (newegg.ca) DAMN thats cheap Here, a new one cost an equivalent of 1200+ CDN and they are asking for this one 970 I guess taxes and customs make a nice discrepancy

11-04-2010, 05:53 PM	#5
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533 Original Poster	Originally posted by twitch Something very fishy is going on. Sounds like they are selling you a 2nd hand lens not a new one. ok, suppose they to.. would the reduction in price be worth it?

11-04-2010, 06:07 PM	#6
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by dankoBanana ok, suppose they to.. would the reduction in price be worth it? 23% off a good price (eg B&H or adorama) then maybe it is a good deal (be sure to test it out though, any squeaking or mis focussing then don't touch it), at 23% of RRP then no.

11-04-2010, 06:17 PM	#7
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by dankoBanana would the reduction in price be worth it? I think so. If a lens is in good condition from a trustworthy seller (not stolen goods), and the price is 75% of new, I'll buy it. This is with no warranty. The only lenses I bought new are Tamron 18-250, Sigma 18-50, and Pentax FE 10-17. All other lenses were bought used that way.

11-04-2010, 06:33 PM	#8
dankoBanana Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 533 Original Poster	Originally posted by SOldBear If a lens is in good condition from a trustworthy seller (not stolen goods), and the price is 75% of new, I'll buy it. This is with no warranty. its from a firm that's the main Pentax representative here in Croatia my experience with them was that they were always fair ... they always sell a few lenses like this per year (they use em at mayor photo trade shows) they also offered to test the sample with my k20d before I buy it

11-05-2010, 01:44 AM	#9
simico Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Budapest Posts: 821	If the lens seems to be in good condition and seems to work fine on your camera then given the conditions you mentioned (trustworthy official seller, 23% discount, 8 months warranty) I think it's safe to buy it. Maybe you can try to convince them to give 25% discount. Ps: comparing european prices to north american ones is meaningless due to the customs and much higher tax. You mentioned ~970 CAD, that's a good price here.

11-08-2010, 01:46 PM	#10
driftingbunnies Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 48	Do they have any extra they would like to sell?

11-08-2010, 05:42 PM	#11
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	This lens has had quite a few quality control issues (front- back- focusing, etc). So getting it from a local shop with a warranty is the right way, I think. If this is the best price+service you can get around you, I would say go for it.