Originally posted by fantasysage Gah, if I had the funds I would get this before I even got the body!
Yep. B&H and Pentax have a unique relationship. It's not at the love/hate level, but there is certainly *something*. When it comes to Pentax, B&H (and Adorama) and some of the other stores in NYC have been loyal, and kept Pentax in a retail setting.
I think Pentax flexed their muscles recently over the MSRP of Pentax pricing.
B&H went along - kinda - and has toed the line for the most part - at least in internet sales.
However, as the end of 2012 is approaching, we still don't have Pentax in retail spaces as much as we would like, which leaves the folks in NYC in their position of power.
Pentax *needs* B&H and the other NYC stores more than they need Pentax.
Funny how business works.