Anyone ever purchased a lens from Provantage

Docrwm · 08-23-2012, 10:56 AM

Provantage has some great prices and they have a 3,838 seller rating on Google but I'd still like to hear from folks that have dealt with them. Anyone?

eddie1960 · 08-23-2012, 11:10 AM

never heard of them before this, can't find anything on their site about whether they are authorized. edit - supposedly covered by manufacturer. return terms are harsh and include restocking charges.
there prices don't look to be anything special from what i see
what were you looking at?

Docrwm · 08-23-2012, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

never heard of them before this, can't find anything on their site about whether they are authorized or not though.

Same with me on both counts. The only reason I am even entertaining them is that they are cheaper and have such a high Google rating.

**pearsaab** · 08-23-2012, 11:49 AM

everything i looked at was more expensive, at least camera wise

Docrwm · 08-23-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by pearsaab

everything i looked at was more expensive, at least camera wise

Take a look at their lenses. I did not look at cameras.

eddie1960 · 08-23-2012, 01:23 PM

the DA 15 is a good price (that is what you are looking at I bet)
I'd call or email Pentax and make sure they are an authorized distributor. if they are then the price is damn good if you are sure it won't need to be returned (not sure how many people have swapped out bad copies on that. there are certain sigmas and tamrons i'd never buy from them though

Docrwm · 08-23-2012, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

the DA 15 is a good price (that is what you are looking at I bet)
I'd call or email Pentax and make sure they are an authorized distributor. if they are then the price is damn good if you are sure it won't need to be returned (not sure how many people have swapped out bad copies on that. there are certain sigmas and tamrons i'd never buy from them though

You are an astute man.

Tom S. · 08-23-2012, 02:08 PM

I've bought a couple things from them with no issue of delivery or product. I'd buy from them again.

Docrwm · 08-23-2012, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

I've bought a couple things from them with no issue of delivery or product. I'd buy from them again.

Thanks for the endorsement.

demp10 · 08-23-2012, 03:15 PM

I buy almost most of my EPSON Inks and wide format papers from them and typically they have some of the best prices. I also bought many computer related hardware with no issues over the years.

I believe they have a distribution center north of Atlanta, so for us they deliver the next day if in stock.

loco · 08-23-2012, 03:59 PM

We use them where I work. Never any problems with them. I personally have never bought anything like camera equipment from them, though.

Docrwm · 08-23-2012, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by demp10

I buy almost most of my EPSON Inks and wide format papers from them and typically they have some of the best prices. I also bought many computer related hardware with no issues over the years.

I believe they have a distribution center north of Atlanta, so for us they deliver the next day if in stock.

Thank you sir. That is very helpful. I wish Adorama didn't bundle useless and inferior filters with their lenses. If they took the price off for the filters the 15 limited would be an excellent deal.

pxpaulx · 08-23-2012, 09:10 PM

got my k5 from there, and they quickly replaced it when the sensor station issue arose, after discussion with their Pentax rep. definitely recommended and a Pentax authorized dealer.

08-23-2012, 10:56 AM	#1
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08-23-2012, 11:10 AM	#2
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	never heard of them before this, can't find anything on their site about whether they are authorized. edit - supposedly covered by manufacturer. return terms are harsh and include restocking charges. there prices don't look to be anything special from what i see what were you looking at?

08-23-2012, 11:11 AM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by eddie1960 never heard of them before this, can't find anything on their site about whether they are authorized or not though. Same with me on both counts. The only reason I am even entertaining them is that they are cheaper and have such a high Google rating.

08-23-2012, 11:49 AM	#4
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	everything i looked at was more expensive, at least camera wise

08-23-2012, 11:57 AM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by pearsaab everything i looked at was more expensive, at least camera wise Take a look at their lenses. I did not look at cameras.

08-23-2012, 01:23 PM	#6
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	the DA 15 is a good price (that is what you are looking at I bet) I'd call or email Pentax and make sure they are an authorized distributor. if they are then the price is damn good if you are sure it won't need to be returned (not sure how many people have swapped out bad copies on that. there are certain sigmas and tamrons i'd never buy from them though

08-23-2012, 01:30 PM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by eddie1960 the DA 15 is a good price (that is what you are looking at I bet) I'd call or email Pentax and make sure they are an authorized distributor. if they are then the price is damn good if you are sure it won't need to be returned (not sure how many people have swapped out bad copies on that. there are certain sigmas and tamrons i'd never buy from them though You are an astute man.

08-23-2012, 02:08 PM	#8
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	I've bought a couple things from them with no issue of delivery or product. I'd buy from them again.

08-23-2012, 02:17 PM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tom S. I've bought a couple things from them with no issue of delivery or product. I'd buy from them again. Thanks for the endorsement.

08-23-2012, 03:15 PM	#10
demp10 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 602	I buy almost most of my EPSON Inks and wide format papers from them and typically they have some of the best prices. I also bought many computer related hardware with no issues over the years. I believe they have a distribution center north of Atlanta, so for us they deliver the next day if in stock.

08-23-2012, 03:59 PM	#11
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	We use them where I work. Never any problems with them. I personally have never bought anything like camera equipment from them, though.

08-23-2012, 04:00 PM	#12
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by demp10 I buy almost most of my EPSON Inks and wide format papers from them and typically they have some of the best prices. I also bought many computer related hardware with no issues over the years. I believe they have a distribution center north of Atlanta, so for us they deliver the next day if in stock. Thank you sir. That is very helpful. I wish Adorama didn't bundle useless and inferior filters with their lenses. If they took the price off for the filters the 15 limited would be an excellent deal.

08-23-2012, 09:10 PM	#13
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	got my k5 from there, and they quickly replaced it when the sensor station issue arose, after discussion with their Pentax rep. definitely recommended and a Pentax authorized dealer.