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wildboar · 12-26-2006, 04:04 PM

Does Pentax have rebate programs at regular (predictable) intervals (like Canon... who I guess I abandoned) or is it just a random thing. I was just trying to convince myself to hold off on any more lens purchases until the next rebate cycle.

I already have four rebates in process (K110d+lenses). However, the limit is five per houshold... so... still... time... to buy...

Edvinas · 12-26-2006, 06:51 PM

Rebates? What rebates? They never do that.

Alvin · 12-26-2006, 07:56 PM

Pentax does have rebates, but I guess it depends where you purchase from. Pentax in the U.S. had a some sort of rebate program that was not promoted here in Canada (I don't remember the details), but I saw a rebate during the autumn for the *ist DL and DL2 that was on the Pentax Canada website. I was so tempted to go for that two lens DL2 kit - a $100 rebate I think it was. Would have been nice to put towards additional accessories like a bag or UV filters.

Oh - Wildboar. To my best knowledge, Pentax Canada doesn't have a predictable interval on their rebates. I'm not sure about the U.S. Sorry.

Flaco · 12-26-2006, 08:09 PM

I'd like to know myself how often they run their rebates. I want to pickup the 50-200 if I don't get the tamron 28-200. But don't know if I'll get it before the rebate ends.

wildboar · 12-26-2006, 10:19 PM

Oops... I forgot to mention I was in the US. This internet thingy is GLOBAL!?! What will they think of next

I didn't consider that Pentax wouldn't offer them in other countries. I feel lucky.

Here in the US the rebates have gone for the past three months... ending on Jan 8th 2007. I think Canon usuaully does a spring & fall promotion.

ericc · 12-27-2006, 03:45 AM

As best I can remember, Pentax USA has had continual running rebates of various combinations of cameras and lenses going back to early 2006. I bought the FA31LE for a fellow DPR member in March so he could get the rebate and then they ended up extending it. Then there was the DL blowout with rebate and then the K100D incentive rebate, and now the current one. It seems the new one shows up within hours of the old one expiring.

-E

Alvin · 12-27-2006, 04:21 AM

I wish Pentax kept their rebate programs consistent globally. I would like to get some of the deals that are just a little over an hour from my doorstep.

roentarre · 12-27-2006, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by Alvin

I wish Pentax kept their rebate programs consistent globally. I would like to get some of the deals that are just a little over an hour from my doorstep.

The sad thing is that pentax lenses are just not available in this country here. Oz Being ignored by pentax altogether. Somehow most ebayers know Oz pentax users are desperate to get lenses ...

It took me 3 months to get the rebate for 77 ltd through a friend in US.

Last edited by roentarre; 12-27-2006 at 05:55 AM.

**NaClH2O** · 12-27-2006, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

*snip*
It took me 3 months to get the rebate for 77 ltd through a friend in US.

It's not much quicker for us in the States. IIRC it took about that long for me to get the rebate for my FA 50mm. Not that I'm complaining.

NaCl(rebates are a pita but better than nothing)H2O

12-26-2006, 04:04 PM	#1
wildboar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 158	Rebates, how often? Does Pentax have rebate programs at regular (predictable) intervals (like Canon... who I guess I abandoned) or is it just a random thing. I was just trying to convince myself to hold off on any more lens purchases until the next rebate cycle. I already have four rebates in process (K110d+lenses). However, the limit is five per houshold... so... still... time... to buy...

12-26-2006, 07:56 PM	#3
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,530	Rebates Pentax does have rebates, but I guess it depends where you purchase from. Pentax in the U.S. had a some sort of rebate program that was not promoted here in Canada (I don't remember the details), but I saw a rebate during the autumn for the *ist DL and DL2 that was on the Pentax Canada website. I was so tempted to go for that two lens DL2 kit - a $100 rebate I think it was. Would have been nice to put towards additional accessories like a bag or UV filters. Oh - Wildboar. To my best knowledge, Pentax Canada doesn't have a predictable interval on their rebates. I'm not sure about the U.S. Sorry.

12-27-2006, 04:24 AM	#8
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,794	I second that Originally posted by Alvin I wish Pentax kept their rebate programs consistent globally. I would like to get some of the deals that are just a little over an hour from my doorstep. The sad thing is that pentax lenses are just not available in this country here. Oz Being ignored by pentax altogether. Somehow most ebayers know Oz pentax users are desperate to get lenses ... It took me 3 months to get the rebate for 77 ltd through a friend in US. Last edited by roentarre; 12-27-2006 at 05:55 AM.

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12-26-2006, 06:51 PM	#2
Edvinas Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,452	Rebates? What rebates? They never do that.

12-26-2006, 08:09 PM	#4
Flaco Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Outside Chicago Posts: 218	I'd like to know myself how often they run their rebates. I want to pickup the 50-200 if I don't get the tamron 28-200. But don't know if I'll get it before the rebate ends.

12-26-2006, 10:19 PM	#5
wildboar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 158 Original Poster	Oops... I forgot to mention I was in the US. This internet thingy is GLOBAL!?! What will they think of next I didn't consider that Pentax wouldn't offer them in other countries. I feel lucky. Here in the US the rebates have gone for the past three months... ending on Jan 8th 2007. I think Canon usuaully does a spring & fall promotion.

12-27-2006, 03:45 AM	#6
ericc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Oklahoma Posts: 406	As best I can remember, Pentax USA has had continual running rebates of various combinations of cameras and lenses going back to early 2006. I bought the FA31LE for a fellow DPR member in March so he could get the rebate and then they ended up extending it. Then there was the DL blowout with rebate and then the K100D incentive rebate, and now the current one. It seems the new one shows up within hours of the old one expiring. -E

12-27-2006, 04:21 AM	#7
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,530	I wish Pentax kept their rebate programs consistent globally. I would like to get some of the deals that are just a little over an hour from my doorstep.

12-27-2006, 05:45 AM	#9
NaClH2O Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,611	Originally posted by roentarre snip It took me 3 months to get the rebate for 77 ltd through a friend in US. It's not much quicker for us in the States. IIRC it took about that long for me to get the rebate for my FA 50mm. Not that I'm complaining. NaCl(rebates are a pita but better than nothing)H2O

Rebates, how often?

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