Price of K5 in Canada.

Pentaxor · 11-25-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by jpzk

Got a late price for the K5 ... $1595 taxes included!

That works out to approximately $1400 Cdn plus taxes.

Not bad?

JP

with tax included? of course.

eddie1960 · 11-28-2010, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

hmmm....is this why futureshop/best buy now charge a lot for recycling fees? I still don't get it or it's relevance. I haven't really bought something real expensive at futureshop as it would cost me a lot than the advertised price. like a $1,000 would cost you $1,400 after taxes + recycling fees on god knows where it came from. I buy elsewhere which doesn't have these fees. nowadays, my first option would be to look for a used one on the marketplace or locally for cheap. second option would be to buy in stores that are known to sell cheap and offer the same type of services.

pardon me for asking, but futureshop doing a commission based profit, right?

the recycling fees are coutesy of the gov't. any large chain will charge them as they have to pay them. small indies frequently don't collect it but a tax audit could also bankrupt them. the enviro fees have been in some markets for quite a while (alberta was the first i believe)
the current ontario ones are a mess but for large electronics they came in long before the current mess and that's why you see them being charged

Pentaxor · 11-28-2010, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

the recycling fees are coutesy of the gov't. any large chain will charge them as they have to pay them. small indies frequently don't collect it but a tax audit could also bankrupt them. the enviro fees have been in some markets for quite a while (alberta was the first i believe)
the current ontario ones are a mess but for large electronics they came in long before the current mess and that's why you see them being charged

I see. thanks for the info Eddie.

eddie1960 · 11-28-2010, 12:08 PM

though i see you are in BC, i'd probably start at Dunn and Rundle, I use their pricing to keep dealers out here honest
last i looked a kr was 738 or so there

Rnovo · 11-29-2010, 07:01 AM

Bought my K5, body only, at Prodigital via e-bay on Nov 24 for $1690.48 US including 15% tax (Nova Scotia)+free shipping.

D4rknezz · 12-15-2010, 02:44 PM

Oh...found out that Henry's Canada does price matching..

You will need proof that the competitor has the camera in stock. I just price matched in Ontario for a price in BC.

ndy4eva · 01-10-2011, 10:37 AM

It seems that the price isn't dropping as fast as others (e.g. Nikon D7000). You can get D7000 + 18-105 for $1499. uhmmm...

eddie1960 · 01-10-2011, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by ndy4eva

It seems that the price isn't dropping as fast as others (e.g. Nikon D7000). You can get D7000 + 18-105 for $1499. uhmmm...

that's because the k5 is a better camera. Realistically it should cost more it's far better built aside from other issues.
the Nikon 18-105 is supposed to be a pretty good kit lens though
the k5 is supposed to start shipping with the 18-135 as a kit, but i thought I'd seen 1999 which is a pretty big jump from this price ( fully WR though, longer lens and still a better camera IMHO so likely worth the difference if you are just starting, or have pentax lenses already, a harder decision if you already have some good Nikon lenses-not just kit zooms)

SteveM · 01-10-2011, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

though i see you are in BC, i'd probably start at Dunn and Rundle, I use their pricing to keep dealers out here honest
last i looked a kr was 738 or so there

I agree. Many of the other retailers will price match, as long as it is regional. In other words, for us in BC, they will match a local store's advertised price, but won't match Henry's or prodigital. It is helpful to have local support (although after a period of time, support from Pentax Canada will take over).

alexeyga · 01-10-2011, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

Nikon 18-105 is supposed to be a pretty good kit lens....

It's not.... although optically it's an OK lens, it's probably one of the slowest-focusing AF-S Nikon lenses... it's just plain sluggish... In this range only 16-85 is worth looking at, but price wise it's in the same league as Pentax's 18-135 which is a much better lens overall...

Pentaxor · 01-10-2011, 07:14 PM

just wait til March and we'll some some significant movement in the prices.

nah · 03-07-2011, 01:52 PM

and March is here...

The price can be had for about $1300 before taxes on eBay. I'm waiting for my trigger point, which is $1200. Hope it'll come soon!

ndy4eva · 03-07-2011, 02:47 PM

ProDigitial2000 is listing for $1281.97 cdn now.
NEW Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body Only 16MP 1080p on eBay.ca (item 310302139659 end time 06-Apr-11 15:05:34 EDT)

I'm tempted to pull the tricker. :ugh:

Pentaxor · 03-07-2011, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by nah

and March is here...

The price can be had for about $1300 before taxes on eBay. I'm waiting for my trigger point, which is $1200. Hope it'll come soon!

it's better than $1600 before taxes when it first came out.

rollin · 03-07-2011, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by ndy4eva

ProDigitial2000 is listing for $1281.97 cdn now.
NEW Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body Only 16MP 1080p on eBay.ca (item 310302139659 end time 06-Apr-11 15:05:34 EDT)

I'm tempted to pull the tricker. :ugh:

I pulled!!! Ordered mine yesterday, should be here in a couple days, cant wait.

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11-25-2010, 09:54 PM	#196
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	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 jpzk Got a late price for the K5 ... $1595 taxes included! That works out to approximately $1400 Cdn plus taxes. Not bad? JP with tax included? of course.

11-28-2010, 12:02 PM	#197
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Pentaxor hmmm....is this why futureshop/best buy now charge a lot for recycling fees? I still don't get it or it's relevance. I haven't really bought something real expensive at futureshop as it would cost me a lot than the advertised price. like a $1,000 would cost you $1,400 after taxes + recycling fees on god knows where it came from. I buy elsewhere which doesn't have these fees. nowadays, my first option would be to look for a used one on the marketplace or locally for cheap. second option would be to buy in stores that are known to sell cheap and offer the same type of services. pardon me for asking, but futureshop doing a commission based profit, right? the recycling fees are coutesy of the gov't. any large chain will charge them as they have to pay them. small indies frequently don't collect it but a tax audit could also bankrupt them. the enviro fees have been in some markets for quite a while (alberta was the first i believe) the current ontario ones are a mess but for large electronics they came in long before the current mess and that's why you see them being charged

11-28-2010, 12:05 PM	#198
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by eddie1960 the recycling fees are coutesy of the gov't. any large chain will charge them as they have to pay them. small indies frequently don't collect it but a tax audit could also bankrupt them. the enviro fees have been in some markets for quite a while (alberta was the first i believe) the current ontario ones are a mess but for large electronics they came in long before the current mess and that's why you see them being charged I see. thanks for the info Eddie.

11-28-2010, 12:08 PM	#199
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	though i see you are in BC, i'd probably start at Dunn and Rundle, I use their pricing to keep dealers out here honest last i looked a kr was 738 or so there

11-29-2010, 07:01 AM	#200
Rnovo Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 415	Bought my K5, body only, at Prodigital via e-bay on Nov 24 for $1690.48 US including 15% tax (Nova Scotia)+free shipping.

12-15-2010, 02:44 PM	#201
D4rknezz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,196	Oh...found out that Henry's Canada does price matching.. You will need proof that the competitor has the camera in stock. I just price matched in Ontario for a price in BC.

01-10-2011, 10:37 AM	#202
ndy4eva Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 70	It seems that the price isn't dropping as fast as others (e.g. Nikon D7000). You can get D7000 + 18-105 for $1499. uhmmm...

01-10-2011, 10:47 AM	#203
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by ndy4eva It seems that the price isn't dropping as fast as others (e.g. Nikon D7000). You can get D7000 + 18-105 for $1499. uhmmm... that's because the k5 is a better camera. Realistically it should cost more it's far better built aside from other issues. the Nikon 18-105 is supposed to be a pretty good kit lens though the k5 is supposed to start shipping with the 18-135 as a kit, but i thought I'd seen 1999 which is a pretty big jump from this price ( fully WR though, longer lens and still a better camera IMHO so likely worth the difference if you are just starting, or have pentax lenses already, a harder decision if you already have some good Nikon lenses-not just kit zooms)

01-10-2011, 10:50 AM	#204
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by eddie1960 though i see you are in BC, i'd probably start at Dunn and Rundle, I use their pricing to keep dealers out here honest last i looked a kr was 738 or so there I agree. Many of the other retailers will price match, as long as it is regional. In other words, for us in BC, they will match a local store's advertised price, but won't match Henry's or prodigital. It is helpful to have local support (although after a period of time, support from Pentax Canada will take over).

01-10-2011, 01:47 PM	#205
alexeyga Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 838	Originally posted by eddie1960 Nikon 18-105 is supposed to be a pretty good kit lens.... It's not.... although optically it's an OK lens, it's probably one of the slowest-focusing AF-S Nikon lenses... it's just plain sluggish... In this range only 16-85 is worth looking at, but price wise it's in the same league as Pentax's 18-135 which is a much better lens overall...

01-10-2011, 07:14 PM	#206
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	just wait til March and we'll some some significant movement in the prices.

03-07-2011, 01:52 PM	#207
nah Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Westminster, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 282	and March is here... The price can be had for about $1300 before taxes on eBay. I'm waiting for my trigger point, which is $1200. Hope it'll come soon!

03-07-2011, 02:47 PM	#208
ndy4eva Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 70	ProDigitial2000 is listing for $1281.97 cdn now. NEW Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body Only 16MP 1080p on eBay.ca (item 310302139659 end time 06-Apr-11 15:05:34 EDT) I'm tempted to pull the tricker. :ugh:

03-07-2011, 03:48 PM	#209
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by nah and March is here... The price can be had for about $1300 before taxes on eBay. I'm waiting for my trigger point, which is $1200. Hope it'll come soon! it's better than $1600 before taxes when it first came out.

03-07-2011, 08:52 PM	#210
rollin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 88	Originally posted by ndy4eva ProDigitial2000 is listing for $1281.97 cdn now. NEW Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body Only 16MP 1080p on eBay.ca (item 310302139659 end time 06-Apr-11 15:05:34 EDT) I'm tempted to pull the tricker. :ugh: I pulled!!! Ordered mine yesterday, should be here in a couple days, cant wait.