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Docrwm · 12-06-2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally posted by Deimos

REFURBISHED PENTAX Wide Angle smc FA 31mm f/1.8 Lens - BLACK | eBay

Thanks. To be clear that one says "This lens has been refurbished by Pentax Canada to original factory specifications. It comes with a full warranty." So, Pentax Canada does refurbish lenses and sells them through ADs. Good. What about Pentax USA?

**Rondec** · 12-06-2012, 06:03 AM

Best buy has definitely had refurbished Pentax bodies -- K200s, K10s and K20s with some pretty good deals on them, but I haven't seen anything more recently.

http://reviews.bestbuy.com/3545/9348761/pentax-factory-refurbished-10-2-mega...ws/reviews.htm

Docrwm · 12-06-2012, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Best buy has definitely had refurbished Pentax bodies -- K200s, K10s and K20s with some pretty good deals on them, but I haven't seen anything more recently.

Good to know. What about K-7, K-5, K-x, K-r, etc.? The refur FA31 lens in Canada was pretty pricey IMHO too. It's just odd as I keep a pretty close look at prices for Pentax gear and you would think a refurb would trigger one of my many bots. Still odd to me.

**Deimos** · 12-06-2012, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Good to know. What about K-7, K-5, K-x, K-r, etc.? The refur FA31 lens in Canada was pretty pricey IMHO too. It's just odd as I keep a pretty close look at prices for Pentax gear and you would think a refurb would trigger one of my many bots. Still odd to me.

The 31 Ltd sells in Canada for ~$1200+ to start, so 999 is a kind of deal, even though you could just order a new one from B&H for less.

Docrwm · 12-06-2012, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by Deimos

The 31 Ltd sells in Canada for ~$1200+ to start, so 999 is a kind of deal, even though you could just order a new one from B&H for less.

That's part of the problem. The Sigma lenses that are refurbished are typically pretty discounted. I don't keep up with real prices for Canon or Nikon so I can't judge how good a deal they are when offered refurbished.

12-06-2012, 06:03 AM	#17
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,665	Best buy has definitely had refurbished Pentax bodies -- K200s, K10s and K20s with some pretty good deals on them, but I haven't seen anything more recently. http://reviews.bestbuy.com/3545/9348761/pentax-factory-refurbished-10-2-mega...ws/reviews.htm Last edited by Rondec; 12-06-2012 at 06:48 AM.

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12-06-2012, 05:54 AM	#16
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Deimos REFURBISHED PENTAX Wide Angle smc FA 31mm f/1.8 Lens - BLACK \| eBay Thanks. To be clear that one says "*This lens has been refurbished by Pentax Canada to original factory specifications. It comes with a full warranty."* So, Pentax Canada does refurbish lenses and sells them through ADs. Good. What about Pentax USA?

12-06-2012, 06:09 AM	#18
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rondec Best buy has definitely had refurbished Pentax bodies -- K200s, K10s and K20s with some pretty good deals on them, but I haven't seen anything more recently. Good to know. What about K-7, K-5, K-x, K-r, etc.? The refur FA31 lens in Canada was pretty pricey IMHO too. It's just odd as I keep a pretty close look at prices for Pentax gear and you would think a refurb would trigger one of my many bots. Still odd to me.

12-06-2012, 08:38 AM	#19
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by Docrwm Good to know. What about K-7, K-5, K-x, K-r, etc.? The refur FA31 lens in Canada was pretty pricey IMHO too. It's just odd as I keep a pretty close look at prices for Pentax gear and you would think a refurb would trigger one of my many bots. Still odd to me. The 31 Ltd sells in Canada for ~$1200+ to start, so 999 is a kind of deal, even though you could just order a new one from B&H for less.

12-06-2012, 09:33 AM	#20
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Deimos The 31 Ltd sells in Canada for ~$1200+ to start, so 999 is a kind of deal, even though you could just order a new one from B&H for less. That's part of the problem. The Sigma lenses that are refurbished are typically pretty discounted. I don't keep up with real prices for Canon or Nikon so I can't judge how good a deal they are when offered refurbished.

Where are all the Pentax refurbished lenses?

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