Originally posted by magkelly Honest question but what is so wrong about Pentax basically asking retailers to stick closer to the MFRP? I mean why is it some people think that everything they sell must be severely discounted or else forget it? I like low sale prices as much as anyone, but having pretty much the same price for a lens across the board most of the time is that really such a bad thing to want? That is what they're asking if I am reading this right? I just don't see that's all that bad really.
Oh Lord, I hope this doesn't start another one of
those threads...
In a nutshell:
- some people think Pentax's new policy restricts the free market on Pentax lenses
- some people got into Pentax because they were a "bargain brand" and now maybe are not
- some people think that the new prices are similar to Nikon prices, and Nikon overs a 5 yr warrant on every AF lens, even the kit, whereas a $2000 Pentax lens has a 1 year warranty
- some people think that Pentax's QC is too poor to merit a price increase
- it is natural for people to dislike sudden, large price hikes, especially those who have stuck with Pentax through think & thin, and those folks feel betrayed
I may have missed a cause or 2, but you get the idea.