K-5 in Australia?

Bramela · 10-27-2010, 11:10 PM

I spoke to Sales manger at DCW ( Digital Camera Warehouse) and they are taking orders for the K5 at $1635 body only. However, she indicated that they did not expect availability till late Nov or early Dec.

***If there is a group buy going I would be willing to sign up.

Discussion about buying from B&H etc, one thing to remember, the price is over AU$1000, so to get item into the country,particularly by mail etc., all custom duty and tariffs are applied.
I can't tell you what that amounts to but no small amount to be added on.

kyteflyer · 10-27-2010, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Bramela

...
***If there is a group buy going I would be willing to sign up.

...

I'd probably be in that, too, Bruce, if the price was right. I'm not looking to buy lenses, just the body.

secateurs · 10-28-2010, 02:46 AM

I'm looking for a body only. But I want to have my cake and eat it too: I would like the camera before Christmas for holiday snaps, but i'm not excited by the price at the moment. Here's to a big price drop before Christmas!!!

I'd be interested in a body-only group buy.

Is anyone able to tell us import tariffs on over $1k products? I would be interested in getting one even from USA if the dollar stays strong!

Also, how does buying from overseas (America, Singapore, etc) affect warranty? Does it come with an international warranty direct from Pentax?

Finally, what do people know about possible "grey market" sellers such as Ebay sellers from Hong Kong? I'm talking not only about the K-5 but also for other Pentax and aftermarket accessories...

Thanks for your help! Glad to be amongst the Australian Pentaxians! (*except for the $$$ disadvantage of course!)

**Ash** · 10-28-2010, 02:47 AM

Bruce it's about 10% - a significant import duty. Not good for individual purchases (or group ones for that matter). DCW on the other hand have a reasonably comparable price for the K-5 which brings me one step closer to ordering one...

xjjohnno · 10-28-2010, 03:02 AM

Earliest shipments are expected mid November and only in a small quantities to begin with.

Christine Tham · 10-28-2010, 03:03 AM

Those of you who are interested in a group buy, email lachie (at) vanbar.com.au to express your interest.

I did, and got a reply back saying he's working on it :-) He still has no ETA for when the K-5 will arrive in the country though.

**Ash** · 10-28-2010, 03:53 AM

Would be good to know Vanbar's group purchase price. And what of kit lens deals? Should be some exciting things to hear about in the next few weeks...

Bramela · 10-28-2010, 03:53 AM

Christine

Can you supply me with actual email address for Lachie at Vanbar. I am having trouble finding it, thanks.

pop4 · 10-28-2010, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by Bramela

Discussion about buying from B&H etc, one thing to remember, the price is over AU$1000, so to get item into the country,particularly by mail etc., all custom duty and tariffs are applied.
I can't tell you what that amounts to but no small amount to be added on.

Originally posted by secateurs

Is anyone able to tell us import tariffs on over $1k products? I would be interested in getting one even from USA if the dollar stays strong!

There should be 0% duty and tariff charged on photographic equipment imported into Australia, so you shouldn't have to worry about that. However, goods with a value of A$1000 or more will be charged 10% GST by Customs (although it can be up to their discretion, so they might let something say, $1050 through), and depending on who is shipping the goods (it's usually the courier companies that do this), the shipping company may impose additional brokerage/clearance fees on top of that. More info can be found on the Customs site here.

WerTicus · 10-28-2010, 09:08 AM

email lachie (at) vanbar.com.au

(at) being @ :P and no spaces.

Christine Tham · 10-28-2010, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by WerTicus

email lachie (at) vanbar.com.au

(at) being @ :P and no spaces.

Correctomundo :-)

I deliberately did not create a well formed email to prevent spambots from harvesting the address.

Bramela · 10-28-2010, 12:24 PM

Thanks both. Perhaps it would have been better if I had Pm'd you instead Christine.

Anyway, thanks and regards.

**Ash** · 10-28-2010, 12:54 PM

Just tried to send to lachie - no known recipient... sent to sales instead.

Let us know if you get any luck with sending the request to the right person at Vanbar.

Christine Tham · 10-28-2010, 02:53 PM

sorry, i just double checked

it's lachiec (at) vanbar.com.au

in my hurry i must have left out the "c" at the end of the username.

If you want to ring, it's Lachie Challis at the Carlton branch.

Apologies for confusing everyone.

rawr · 10-28-2010, 04:18 PM

Pls keep updating this thread with any group buy news.

It's interesting that Vanbar are the only local retailers who get into this. But I guess Vanbar are (accidentally perhaps) the only local retailer who has anyone who hangs around online on forums like OCAU.

10-27-2010, 11:10 PM	#46
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	K5 at DCW I spoke to Sales manger at DCW ( Digital Camera Warehouse) and they are taking orders for the K5 at $1635 body only. However, she indicated that they did not expect availability till late Nov or early Dec. ***If there is a group buy going I would be willing to sign up. Discussion about buying from B&H etc, one thing to remember, the price is over AU$1000, so to get item into the country,particularly by mail etc., all custom duty and tariffs are applied. I can't tell you what that amounts to but no small amount to be added on.

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10-27-2010, 11:15 PM	#47
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by Bramela ... ***If there is a group buy going I would be willing to sign up. ... I'd probably be in that, too, Bruce, if the price was right. I'm not looking to buy lenses, just the body.

10-28-2010, 02:46 AM	#48
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	I'm looking for a body only. But I want to have my cake and eat it too: I would like the camera before Christmas for holiday snaps, but i'm not excited by the price at the moment. Here's to a big price drop before Christmas!!! I'd be interested in a body-only group buy. Is anyone able to tell us import tariffs on over $1k products? I would be interested in getting one even from USA if the dollar stays strong! Also, how does buying from overseas (America, Singapore, etc) affect warranty? Does it come with an international warranty direct from Pentax? Finally, what do people know about possible "grey market" sellers such as Ebay sellers from Hong Kong? I'm talking not only about the K-5 but also for other Pentax and aftermarket accessories... Thanks for your help! Glad to be amongst the Australian Pentaxians! (*except for the $$$ disadvantage of course!)

10-28-2010, 02:47 AM	#49
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Bruce it's about 10% - a significant import duty. Not good for individual purchases (or group ones for that matter). DCW on the other hand have a reasonably comparable price for the K-5 which brings me one step closer to ordering one...

10-28-2010, 03:02 AM	#50
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Earliest shipments are expected mid November and only in a small quantities to begin with.

10-28-2010, 03:03 AM	#51
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Those of you who are interested in a group buy, email lachie (at) vanbar.com.au to express your interest. I did, and got a reply back saying he's working on it :-) He still has no ETA for when the K-5 will arrive in the country though.

10-28-2010, 03:53 AM	#52
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Would be good to know Vanbar's group purchase price. And what of kit lens deals? Should be some exciting things to hear about in the next few weeks...

10-28-2010, 03:53 AM	#53
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Christine Can you supply me with actual email address for Lachie at Vanbar. I am having trouble finding it, thanks.

10-28-2010, 07:45 AM	#54
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by Bramela Discussion about buying from B&H etc, one thing to remember, the price is over AU$1000, so to get item into the country,particularly by mail etc., all custom duty and tariffs are applied. I can't tell you what that amounts to but no small amount to be added on. Originally posted by secateurs Is anyone able to tell us import tariffs on over $1k products? I would be interested in getting one even from USA if the dollar stays strong! There should be 0% duty and tariff charged on photographic equipment imported into Australia, so you shouldn't have to worry about that. However, goods with a value of A$1000 or more will be charged 10% GST by Customs (although it can be up to their discretion, so they might let something say, $1050 through), and depending on who is shipping the goods (it's usually the courier companies that do this), the shipping company may impose additional brokerage/clearance fees on top of that. More info can be found on the Customs site here.

10-28-2010, 09:08 AM	#55
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	email lachie (at) vanbar.com.au (at) being @ :P and no spaces.

10-28-2010, 11:20 AM	#56
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by WerTicus email lachie (at) vanbar.com.au (at) being @ :P and no spaces. Correctomundo :-) I deliberately did not create a well formed email to prevent spambots from harvesting the address.

10-28-2010, 12:24 PM	#57
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Thanks both. Perhaps it would have been better if I had Pm'd you instead Christine. Anyway, thanks and regards.

10-28-2010, 12:54 PM	#58
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Just tried to send to lachie - no known recipient... sent to sales instead. Let us know if you get any luck with sending the request to the right person at Vanbar.

10-28-2010, 02:53 PM	#59
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	sorry, i just double checked it's lachiec (at) vanbar.com.au in my hurry i must have left out the "c" at the end of the username. If you want to ring, it's Lachie Challis at the Carlton branch. Apologies for confusing everyone.

10-28-2010, 04:18 PM	#60
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Pls keep updating this thread with any group buy news. It's interesting that Vanbar are the only local retailers who get into this. But I guess Vanbar are (accidentally perhaps) the only local retailer who has anyone who hangs around online on forums like OCAU.