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jsherman999 · 11-10-2008, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

Jay, it's good to see you back in the saddle with a K20D. I was thinking of you today while I was standing on a dock on a lake taking some pics (I put Spike in the truck, just in case and nobody else was there).

Got lucky and caught the light just perfect on this one:

And here's an underexposed shot, 'rescued' (and I use that term loosely)
by Picasa "I'm Feeling Lucky" instant workflow:

I like the instant art of "IFL" sometimes

Here's that shot, no PP:

.

Last edited by jsherman999; 11-10-2008 at 06:58 PM.

FHPhotographer · 12-02-2008, 12:30 AM

Just couldn't pass this up, and just ordered from ProDigital (eBay) the FA-77mm Ltd with the 30 MS Cash Back, and that means new w/warranty for only $385. But, if you read all the way to the bottom it says the seller will not accept returns on this item; however, the five-day return is in affect for defects etc, so I'm guessing this means they won't accept returns except for manufacturer/mechanical issues?
Brian (FHPhotographer)

LaRee · 12-02-2008, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by FHPhotographer

Just couldn't pass this up, and just ordered from ProDigital (eBay) the FA-77mm Ltd with the 30 MS Cash Back, and that means new w/warranty for only $385. But, if you read all the way to the bottom it says the seller will not accept returns on this item; however, the five-day return is in affect for defects etc, so I'm guessing this means they won't accept returns except for manufacturer/mechanical issues?
Brian (FHPhotographer)

I would say unless the manufacturer/mechanical issues are found with 5 days, you'd have to send it back to Pentax to fix. I've bought the k20d, 12-24 and DA*50-135 from them. The only thing that bummed me out is that I was unable to get the extended warranty on the k20d because I bought from Prodigital. I bought it about 4 days before the promotional extended warranty was offered. Win some, lose some I suppose. At the time though (Oct 14) $700.00 with second day air to my doorstep was a great deal on the k20d. One I couldn't pass up.
$385.00 for a 77 ltd is unheard of! That is quite a deal at almost half what I paid for mine.

Albert Siegel · 12-02-2008, 01:16 AM

They use a third party checkout, so the MS Cashback does not work with them. Are you sure it was ProDigital in Canada you were able to use it with? Did you confirm you will get the cashback?

FckShoes · 12-02-2008, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by AlbertSiegel

They use a third party checkout, so the MS Cashback does not work with them. Are you sure it was ProDigital in Canada you were able to use it with? Did you confirm you will get the cashback?

You can pay directly with PayPal instead of using their checkout.

Albert Siegel · 12-02-2008, 01:33 AM

Is the cashback instant now or not? I hear it both ways.

John Kovarik · 12-02-2008, 06:29 AM

I have purchased several lenses from them, and last night decided to go for the DA 31 Ltd. I made an offer lower than their BIN price which they accepted. I have never had a problem with their products or services.

Miserere · 12-02-2008, 06:42 AM

I was unable to get MS cashback from ProDigital when I was looking to buy the 31 Ltd, which is a shame as I would have saved an extra $100 or so (I ended up buying from a more expensive US store).

As for the 77 Ltd, if that's the price you paid, it is CRAZY!. I paid $550 for a local, used, almost-mint copy and was extremely happy (still am), but $385 is simply ridiculous...

Buddha Jones · 12-02-2008, 06:49 AM

Was that $385 out the door or do you have to wait for MS to send you a check in 6-8 weeks?

Miserere · 12-02-2008, 06:51 AM

BJ, cashback takes 60 days to hit your Microsoft cashback account, then I've been told it takes almost 2 weeks to move to your PayPal account. After that, you can transfer it to your bank account or spend it on more lenses

jeffrey r · 12-02-2008, 07:44 AM

I made the mistake recently of thinking that Prodigital was not eligible for the cashback, and I left a good amount of money on the table because of it. Early in the promotion, they weren't eligible, but I guess they realized they were losing sales, so worked something out. So if you do it properly, you can now get the cashback from Prodigital. If you are lucky enough to get one of the ebay/paypal 10-15% off coupons, then combined with the 25-30% cashback and Prodigital's crazy prices, their deals are unmatched right now, and frankly any time in recent memory.

Albert Siegel · 12-02-2008, 08:17 AM

So it seems the MS cashback on ProDigital only works for listings only in U.S. dollars on a buy it now at their asking price and it takes 60 days to be able to get it and another 14 days to be able to transfer it to your PayPal account and another few days for it to pot to your bank account.

Still a good deal I think. They are good people. I have bought from them before.

k100d · 12-02-2008, 08:29 AM

all my lenses are from PD2K. they're a bit slow but everything's legit.
no refunds because they cost money to do, by removing refunds they can cut the price a bit.

**Michaelina2** · 12-02-2008, 10:08 AM

... for $283 with cashback, including shipping from Prodigital?

Yikes!

Quicksand · 12-02-2008, 12:54 PM

This madness MUST STOP! I don't have much disposable income right now, but DAMN, LBA is hitting me hard.

Let's see . . . house . . . lens . . . house . . . lens. Maybe I can do without food for a while?

12-02-2008, 12:30 AM	#32
FHPhotographer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,297	great deal on 77mm, with a catch... Just couldn't pass this up, and just ordered from ProDigital (eBay) the FA-77mm Ltd with the 30 MS Cash Back, and that means new w/warranty for only $385. But, if you read all the way to the bottom it says the seller will not accept returns on this item; however, the five-day return is in affect for defects etc, so I'm guessing this means they won't accept returns except for manufacturer/mechanical issues? Brian (FHPhotographer) Last edited by FHPhotographer; 12-02-2008 at 12:42 AM. Reason: clarification

12-02-2008, 06:29 AM	#37
John Kovarik Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	ProDigital I have purchased several lenses from them, and last night decided to go for the DA 31 Ltd. I made an offer lower than their BIN price which they accepted. I have never had a problem with their products or services.

12-02-2008, 10:08 AM	#44
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	How about a black 43 Ltd ... for $283 with cashback, including shipping from Prodigital? Yikes!

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11-10-2008, 05:35 PM	#31
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eaglerapids Jay, it's good to see you back in the saddle with a K20D. I was thinking of you today while I was standing on a dock on a lake taking some pics (I put Spike in the truck, just in case and nobody else was there). Got lucky and caught the light just perfect on this one: And here's an underexposed shot, 'rescued' (and I use that term loosely) by Picasa "I'm Feeling Lucky" instant workflow: I like the instant art of "IFL" sometimes Here's that shot, no PP: . Last edited by jsherman999; 11-10-2008 at 06:58 PM.

12-02-2008, 12:54 AM	#33
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	Originally posted by FHPhotographer Just couldn't pass this up, and just ordered from ProDigital (eBay) the FA-77mm Ltd with the 30 MS Cash Back, and that means new w/warranty for only $385. But, if you read all the way to the bottom it says the seller will not accept returns on this item; however, the five-day return is in affect for defects etc, so I'm guessing this means they won't accept returns except for manufacturer/mechanical issues? Brian (FHPhotographer) I would say unless the manufacturer/mechanical issues are found with 5 days, you'd have to send it back to Pentax to fix. I've bought the k20d, 12-24 and DA*50-135 from them. The only thing that bummed me out is that I was unable to get the extended warranty on the k20d because I bought from Prodigital. I bought it about 4 days before the promotional extended warranty was offered. Win some, lose some I suppose. At the time though (Oct 14) $700.00 with second day air to my doorstep was a great deal on the k20d. One I couldn't pass up. $385.00 for a 77 ltd is unheard of! That is quite a deal at almost half what I paid for mine.

12-02-2008, 01:16 AM	#34
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372	They use a third party checkout, so the MS Cashback does not work with them. Are you sure it was ProDigital in Canada you were able to use it with? Did you confirm you will get the cashback?

12-02-2008, 01:26 AM	#35
FckShoes Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 41	Originally posted by AlbertSiegel They use a third party checkout, so the MS Cashback does not work with them. Are you sure it was ProDigital in Canada you were able to use it with? Did you confirm you will get the cashback? You can pay directly with PayPal instead of using their checkout.

12-02-2008, 01:33 AM	#36
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372	Is the cashback instant now or not? I hear it both ways.

12-02-2008, 06:42 AM	#38
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	I was unable to get MS cashback from ProDigital when I was looking to buy the 31 Ltd, which is a shame as I would have saved an extra $100 or so (I ended up buying from a more expensive US store). As for the 77 Ltd, if that's the price you paid, it is *CRAZY!*. I paid $550 for a local, used, almost-mint copy and was extremely happy (still am), but $385 is simply ridiculous...

12-02-2008, 06:49 AM	#39
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Was that $385 out the door or do you have to wait for MS to send you a check in 6-8 weeks?

12-02-2008, 06:51 AM	#40
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	BJ, cashback takes 60 days to hit your Microsoft cashback account, then I've been told it takes almost 2 weeks to move to your PayPal account. After that, you can transfer it to your bank account or spend it on more lenses

12-02-2008, 07:44 AM	#41
jeffrey r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 337	I made the mistake recently of thinking that Prodigital was not eligible for the cashback, and I left a good amount of money on the table because of it. Early in the promotion, they weren't eligible, but I guess they realized they were losing sales, so worked something out. So if you do it properly, you can now get the cashback from Prodigital. If you are lucky enough to get one of the ebay/paypal 10-15% off coupons, then combined with the 25-30% cashback and Prodigital's crazy prices, their deals are unmatched right now, and frankly any time in recent memory.

12-02-2008, 08:17 AM	#42
Albert Siegel Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 372	So it seems the MS cashback on ProDigital only works for listings only in U.S. dollars on a buy it now at their asking price and it takes 60 days to be able to get it and another 14 days to be able to transfer it to your PayPal account and another few days for it to pot to your bank account. Still a good deal I think. They are good people. I have bought from them before.

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12-02-2008, 08:29 AM	#43
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	all my lenses are from PD2K. they're a bit slow but everything's legit. no refunds because they cost money to do, by removing refunds they can cut the price a bit.

12-02-2008, 12:54 PM	#45
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	This madness MUST STOP! I don't have much disposable income right now, but DAMN, LBA is hitting me hard. Let's see . . . house . . . lens . . . house . . . lens. Maybe I can do without food for a while?