K-5 in Australia?

ozlizard · 12-19-2010, 07:19 PM

I have it on Gumtree ATM, on Ebay do you use the auction process or set price?

WerTicus · 12-19-2010, 10:18 PM

auction, 7 days, 99cents and free postage

That way you get maximum people 'watching'

Just make sure you have a good title and even sub title so all key words for searching is covered.
Plus a picture.
Plus its in the correct category.
Plus have the auction finish at a 'prime' time so that those watchers are at their desk and bidding at the end when impulses take over :P

ozlizard · 12-20-2010, 01:18 AM

Thanks WerT, will look into that.

DoohanOK · 12-20-2010, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by noons

What the?!?!? Ryda better not have had their allocated stock stolen... Bloody hell!

I hear ya...I've been in a holding pattern since late November

Hypocorism · 12-20-2010, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by DoohanOK

I hear ya...I've been in a holding pattern since late November

You have to accept that to get a good bulk order deal like they obviously did (to enable them to offer that ~AUD-75 extra discount retail-level special in the first place), Ryda wouldn't exactly be high on CRKs list for urgent supply.

TANSTAAFL in this world.

Might be reasonable to expect they'd planned to be in position to come good for customers by end this week though.

.R.

DoohanOK · 12-20-2010, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by Hypocorism

Might be reasonable to expect they'd planned to be in position to come good for customers by end this week though.

Ryda have advised me today that delivery will be Thursday/Friday..

noons · 12-20-2010, 06:03 PM

Have they received the stock yet DoohanOk?
I spoke to them yesterday and they said they would be sent out today...

Is that arrival on my doorstep thursday/friday? Or sent from their depo on thursday/friday?

noons · 12-20-2010, 07:24 PM

Just called them and I'm getting sick of hearing the standard spiel.. "They are due to be arriving with us today". Three days in a row now.

argh!!

**wizofoz** · 12-20-2010, 07:38 PM

Well, I'm not sure if the tales of stolen stock are true or salesman's spin, but I solved the supply problem by walking into Michael's in Melbourne. They didn't seem to have a supply problem and I walked away from the shop with my sparkly new K-5 under my arm. I didn't get the cheapest price around, but I don't really care, I have the camera.

First impressions are ..WOW!

Basically the same great body as my K-7 with a few subtle tweaks. The sensor and DR are wonderful, the AF is fast and accurate. (it may not look as impressive in the VF as a Nikon D7k, with all the flashing AF points, but it seems to do the job just as well.) 20ish frames per burst at 7fps is more than enough for any sporting event, surely.

Enough writing, time to go shooting

Hypocorism · 12-20-2010, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by noons

Just called them and I'm getting sick of hearing the standard spiel.. "They are due to be arriving with us today". Three days in a row now.

argh!!

Would it help if someone reminded you of this:

1. You Ryda buyers are pocketing at least an extra 75 bucks over others, surely not to be sneezed at!
2. Extended delay is likely because Ryda & CRK are working their bumholes off to ship you a 'clean' K-5, instead of one you'd only have to ship back, and face another wait...
3. That 75 bucks would just about buy you a 30min "exposure" at StKilda in Melbin or KingsX in Sinney!

Still wanna complain fellas?

Yeah I knew it, being Aussies you probably expect them to send you a free slab of Tooheys Red now too for the inconvenience!

.R.

**RichardS** · 12-21-2010, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by Hypocorism

Would it help if someone reminded you of this:

1. You Ryda buyers are pocketing at least an extra 75 bucks over others, surely not to be sneezed at!
2. Extended delay is likely because Ryda & CRK are working their bumholes off to ship you a 'clean' K-5, instead of one you'd only have to ship back, and face another wait...
3. That 75 bucks would just about buy you a 30min "exposure" at StKilda in Melbin or KingsX in Sinney!

Still wanna complain fellas?

Yeah I knew it, being Aussies you probably expect them to send you a free slab of Tooheys Red now too for the inconvenience!

.R.

What? Don't you mean VB?

I decided not to wait for the cheap stock to come in and paid $1750 nearly two weeks ago. So it cost me a bit more. Eh. I've had it in my hands for the extra time and it would have cost me more in lost billable time than I would have saved by spending the extra time searching and chasing the cheaper deal - not to mention the extra stress. I'm happy.

Richard.

xjjohnno · 12-21-2010, 12:22 AM

Good to see you finally got your K5 Richard, hope you're enkoying your toy.

Tommot1965 · 12-21-2010, 12:34 AM

ive a place willing to do a K5 for $1000 and my K7..is that a good deal??

nulla · 12-21-2010, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by Tommot1965

ive a place willing to do a K5 for $1000 and my K7..is that a good deal??

I reckon so... others may not agree

who is it with?

cheers

ozlizard · 12-21-2010, 02:02 AM

I reckon that there should be a new rule that reads;
"No-one can post on here if they have a new K5 unless I have previously notified that I am in posession of one".
I think that is only fair. Thank you.

12-20-2010, 03:08 AM	#230
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by DoohanOK I hear ya...I've been in a holding pattern since late November You have to accept that to get a good bulk order deal like they obviously did (to enable them to offer that ~AUD-75 extra discount retail-level special in the first place), Ryda wouldn't exactly be high on CRKs list for urgent supply. TANSTAAFL in this world. Might be reasonable to expect they'd planned to be in position to come good for customers by end this week though. .R. Last edited by Hypocorism; 12-20-2010 at 04:16 AM.

12-20-2010, 09:34 PM	#235
Hypocorism Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne .au Posts: 623	Originally posted by noons Just called them and I'm getting sick of hearing the standard spiel.. "They are due to be arriving with us today". Three days in a row now. argh!! Would it help if someone reminded you of this: 1. You Ryda buyers are pocketing at least an extra 75 bucks over others, surely not to be sneezed at! 2. Extended delay is likely because Ryda & CRK are working their bumholes off to ship you a 'clean' K-5, instead of one you'd only have to ship back, and face another wait... 3. That 75 bucks would just about buy you a 30min "exposure" at StKilda in Melbin or KingsX in Sinney! Still wanna complain fellas? Yeah I knew it, being Aussies you probably expect them to send you a free slab of Tooheys Red now too for the inconvenience! .R. Last edited by Hypocorism; 12-20-2010 at 09:46 PM.

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12-19-2010, 07:19 PM	#226
ozlizard Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgetown West Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 903	I have it on Gumtree ATM, on Ebay do you use the auction process or set price?

12-19-2010, 10:18 PM	#227
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	auction, 7 days, 99cents and free postage That way you get maximum people 'watching' Just make sure you have a good title and even sub title so all key words for searching is covered. Plus a picture. Plus its in the correct category. Plus have the auction finish at a 'prime' time so that those watchers are at their desk and bidding at the end when impulses take over :P

12-20-2010, 01:18 AM	#228
ozlizard Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgetown West Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 903	Thanks WerT, will look into that.

12-20-2010, 02:19 AM	#229
DoohanOK New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4	Originally posted by noons What the?!?!? Ryda better not have had their allocated stock stolen... Bloody hell! I hear ya...I've been in a holding pattern since late November

12-20-2010, 05:02 PM	#231
DoohanOK New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4	Originally posted by Hypocorism Might be reasonable to expect they'd planned to be in position to come good for customers by end this week though. Ryda have advised me today that delivery will be Thursday/Friday..

12-20-2010, 06:03 PM	#232
noons Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 164	Have they received the stock yet DoohanOk? I spoke to them yesterday and they said they would be sent out today... Is that arrival on my doorstep thursday/friday? Or sent from their depo on thursday/friday?

12-20-2010, 07:24 PM	#233
noons Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 164	Just called them and I'm getting sick of hearing the standard spiel.. "They are due to be arriving with us today". Three days in a row now. argh!!

12-20-2010, 07:38 PM	#234
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Well, I'm not sure if the tales of stolen stock are true or salesman's spin, but I solved the supply problem by walking into Michael's in Melbourne. They didn't seem to have a supply problem and I walked away from the shop with my sparkly new K-5 under my arm. I didn't get the cheapest price around, but I don't really care, I have the camera. First impressions are ..WOW! Basically the same great body as my K-7 with a few subtle tweaks. The sensor and DR are wonderful, the AF is fast and accurate. (it may not look as impressive in the VF as a Nikon D7k, with all the flashing AF points, but it seems to do the job just as well.) 20ish frames per burst at 7fps is more than enough for any sporting event, surely. Enough writing, time to go shooting

12-21-2010, 12:05 AM	#236
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by Hypocorism Would it help if someone reminded you of this: 1. You Ryda buyers are pocketing at least an extra 75 bucks over others, surely not to be sneezed at! 2. Extended delay is likely because Ryda & CRK are working their bumholes off to ship you a 'clean' K-5, instead of one you'd only have to ship back, and face another wait... 3. That 75 bucks would just about buy you a 30min "exposure" at StKilda in Melbin or KingsX in Sinney! Still wanna complain fellas? Yeah I knew it, being Aussies you probably expect them to send you a free slab of Tooheys Red now too for the inconvenience! .R. What? Don't you mean VB? I decided not to wait for the cheap stock to come in and paid $1750 nearly two weeks ago. So it cost me a bit more. Eh. I've had it in my hands for the extra time and it would have cost me more in lost billable time than I would have saved by spending the extra time searching and chasing the cheaper deal - not to mention the extra stress. I'm happy. Richard.

12-21-2010, 12:22 AM	#237
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Good to see you finally got your K5 Richard, hope you're enkoying your toy.

12-21-2010, 12:34 AM	#238
Tommot1965 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,026	ive a place willing to do a K5 for $1000 and my K7..is that a good deal??

12-21-2010, 01:47 AM	#239
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by Tommot1965 ive a place willing to do a K5 for $1000 and my K7..is that a good deal?? I reckon so... others may not agree who is it with? cheers

12-21-2010, 02:02 AM	#240
ozlizard Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgetown West Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 903	I reckon that there should be a new rule that reads; "No-one can post on here if they have a new K5 unless I have previously notified that I am in posession of one". I think that is only fair. Thank you.