Manafacturer REFURBISHED K-5 body

garyk · 02-05-2011, 07:47 AM

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This may be old new to you guys but the company i just bought a new k-5 from. A great company, has a Manafacturer REFURBISHED K-5 body. I wish i would of waited now. I may even buy a spare? I think there are fixing to be some great deals to be had.

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**Rondec** · 02-05-2011, 08:22 AM

The only thing is that is a gray market item -- comes with a one year Japanese warranty. I'd be a little nervous, but once the US refurbs come on-line, it might be worth going for one of those.

Rupert · 02-05-2011, 08:28 AM

Interesting, and I am wondering what the final price will be? I don't think I will be bidding on it, I read that part about it working like a "Normal" camera.......Looking at the ongoing Poll, I am not sure I want a "Normal" K5 at this time without a proper definition of "Normal".

For me, a "Normal" camera operates to Mfg Specifications, but that seems to be re-defined lately?
Regards

Wheatfield · 02-05-2011, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Interesting, and I am wondering what the final price will be? I don't think I will be bidding on it, I read that part about it working like a "Normal" camera.......Looking at the ongoing Poll, I am not sure I want a "Normal" K5 at this time without a proper definition of "Normal".

For me, a "Normal" camera operates to Mfg Specifications, but that seems to be re-defined lately?
Regards

And the hits just keep on coming.....

Rupert · 02-05-2011, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

And the hits just keep on coming.....

Is there somewhere in there that you couldn't see the Truth? I don't always like to hear the Truth myself, but it never changes it.
Regards

aleonx3 · 02-05-2011, 09:28 AM

If there is a 'refurbished' one available with 1-year warranty for $800, it will likely be gone in a heartbeat. Hoping that it will happen.... soon.

Tom S. · 02-05-2011, 11:00 AM

I for one have no problem with refurbished provided a). it's factory refurbished and b). there are significant savings, both of which definitely are true in this case. The only problem I have, which may be a language translation issue is the ad states "NO Functional Problems After All". I'm not sure if sensor stains would be included as a functional problem or not, but I would hope that after refurbishing it isn't an issue.

philbaum · 02-05-2011, 11:14 AM

Tempting offer, but i doubt that one would get the same warranty service from ogt as from a BH Photo. :-(

This is a camera i really want and expect to use for a number of years, like i'm still doing with my K20. I think i'll go iwth one of the big online stores.

qtopplings · 02-05-2011, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Is there somewhere in there that you couldn't see the Truth? I don't always like to hear the Truth myself, but it never changes it.
Regards

It's physically impossible for this guy not to inject his 2cents into very thread about the k5, repeating the same bullshit over and over and over.

JeffJS · 02-05-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by Tom S.

I for one have no problem with refurbished provided a). it's factory refurbished and b). there are significant savings, both of which definitely are true in this case. The only problem I have, which may be a language translation issue is the ad states "NO Functional Problems After All". I'm not sure if sensor stains would be included as a functional problem or not, but I would hope that after refurbishing it isn't an issue.

Refurbished can mean a lot of things. If "NO Functional Problems After All" means also no stains, my K5 didn't have any functional problems when I first bought it either. The functional problem grew over time and use. With that said, I personally would be quite nervous about buying a camera that has to be sent back to Japan, IF warranty service is even available. They also have a 'Japan' version listed at $1270 BIN. I would expect the auction to end in similar territory.

Kunzite · 02-05-2011, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

bla bla bla

Sorry, Rupert - I enjoyed your posts in the past but now you're sounding like a certain Gazooma (aka the Master of Truth). You're putting such an effort into making this place as disagreeable as you can - a pity, really.

Tom S., well said. A proper factory refurbished unit (sensor module replaced, any FF issue corrected), at a proper price - that would be a good deal.
After all, it would be insane for Pentax to throw away all the returned cameras...
Maybe they'll appear also outside Japan?

jthommo · 02-05-2011, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Is there somewhere in there that you couldn't see the Truth? I don't always like to hear the Truth myself, but it never changes it.

Ah, your tests on your K5 reveal the truth? Sorry, Truth with a capital T. That makes it more important.

**germar** · 02-05-2011, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by jthommo

Ah, your tests on your K5 reveal the truth? Sorry, Truth with a capital T. That makes it more important.

Originally posted by Kunzite

Sorry, Rupert - I enjoyed your posts in the past but now you're sounding like a certain .... You're putting such an effort into making this place as disagreeable as you can - a pity, really.

Evoke the power of your ignore list, fellow members.

Ignore folks like this and chances are good they'll go elsewhere to find an audience.

regards

Rupert · 02-05-2011, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Sorry, Rupert - I enjoyed your posts in the past but now you're sounding like a certain Gazooma (aka the Master of Truth). You're putting such an effort into making this place as disagreeable as you can - a pity, really.

Tom S., well said. A proper factory refurbished unit (sensor module replaced, any FF issue corrected), at a proper price - that would be a good deal.
After all, it would be insane for Pentax to throw away all the returned cameras...
Maybe they'll appear also outside Japan?

You all have a right to your opinions, but what I said remains relevant. You go to the Poll, look at the results then come back here and give me a definition of a "Normal" K5. Which one on that list is "Normal"? Add them all up, put them in a hat and draw one out.......which one did you get? Was it Normal?
Regards

bikecoboss · 02-05-2011, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

You go to the Poll, look at the results then come back here and give me a definition of a "Normal" K5

You can't be that dense... voluntary online polls have no statistical validity to start with, and that one was specifically designed to paint its subject poorly.

And as jthommo pointed out, capitalizing words doesn't make them more important.

02-05-2011, 07:47 AM	#1
garyk Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 488	Manafacturer REFURBISHED K-5 body 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. This may be old new to you guys but the company i just bought a new k-5 from. A great company, has a Manafacturer REFURBISHED K-5 body. I wish i would of waited now. I may even buy a spare? I think there are fixing to be some great deals to be had. ogt-clan items - Get great deals on Tokyo, Japan items on eBay Stores!

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02-05-2011, 08:22 AM	#2
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	The only thing is that is a gray market item -- comes with a one year Japanese warranty. I'd be a little nervous, but once the US refurbs come on-line, it might be worth going for one of those.

02-05-2011, 08:28 AM	#3
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Interesting, and I am wondering what the final price will be? I don't think I will be bidding on it, I read that part about it working like a "Normal" camera.......Looking at the ongoing Poll, I am not sure I want a "Normal" K5 at this time without a proper definition of "Normal". For me, a "Normal" camera operates to Mfg Specifications, but that seems to be re-defined lately? Regards

02-05-2011, 09:03 AM	#4
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Rupert Interesting, and I am wondering what the final price will be? I don't think I will be bidding on it, I read that part about it working like a "Normal" camera.......Looking at the ongoing Poll, I am not sure I want a "Normal" K5 at this time without a proper definition of "Normal". For me, a "Normal" camera operates to Mfg Specifications, but that seems to be re-defined lately? Regards And the hits just keep on coming.....

02-05-2011, 09:17 AM	#5
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Wheatfield And the hits just keep on coming..... Is there somewhere in there that you couldn't see the Truth? I don't always like to hear the Truth myself, but it never changes it. Regards

02-05-2011, 09:28 AM	#6
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	If there is a 'refurbished' one available with 1-year warranty for $800, it will likely be gone in a heartbeat. Hoping that it will happen.... soon.

02-05-2011, 11:00 AM	#7
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	I for one have no problem with refurbished provided a). it's factory refurbished and b). there are significant savings, both of which definitely are true in this case. The only problem I have, which may be a language translation issue is the ad states "NO Functional Problems After All". I'm not sure if sensor stains would be included as a functional problem or not, but I would hope that after refurbishing it isn't an issue.

02-05-2011, 11:14 AM	#8
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Tempting offer, but i doubt that one would get the same warranty service from ogt as from a BH Photo. :-( This is a camera i really want and expect to use for a number of years, like i'm still doing with my K20. I think i'll go iwth one of the big online stores.

02-05-2011, 11:45 AM	#9
qtopplings Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marin, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 282	Originally posted by Rupert Is there somewhere in there that you couldn't see the Truth? I don't always like to hear the Truth myself, but it never changes it. Regards It's physically impossible for this guy not to inject his 2cents into very thread about the k5, repeating the same bullshit over and over and over.

02-05-2011, 11:58 AM	#10
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Tom S. I for one have no problem with refurbished provided a). it's factory refurbished and b). there are significant savings, both of which definitely are true in this case. The only problem I have, which may be a language translation issue is the ad states "NO Functional Problems After All". I'm not sure if sensor stains would be included as a functional problem or not, but I would hope that after refurbishing it isn't an issue. Refurbished can mean a lot of things. If "NO Functional Problems After All" means also no stains, my K5 didn't have any functional problems when I first bought it either. The functional problem grew over time and use. With that said, I personally would be quite nervous about buying a camera that has to be sent back to Japan, IF warranty service is even available. They also have a 'Japan' version listed at $1270 BIN. I would expect the auction to end in similar territory.

02-05-2011, 01:37 PM	#11
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Rupert bla bla bla Sorry, Rupert - I enjoyed your posts in the past but now you're sounding like a certain Gazooma (aka the Master of Truth). You're putting such an effort into making this place as disagreeable as you can - a pity, really. Tom S., well said. A proper factory refurbished unit (sensor module replaced, any FF issue corrected), at a proper price - that would be a good deal. After all, it would be insane for Pentax to throw away all the returned cameras... Maybe they'll appear also outside Japan?

02-05-2011, 02:35 PM	#12
jthommo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	Originally posted by Rupert Is there somewhere in there that you couldn't see the Truth? I don't always like to hear the Truth myself, but it never changes it. Ah, your tests on your K5 reveal the truth? Sorry, Truth with a capital T. That makes it more important.

02-05-2011, 04:00 PM	#13
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 728	Originally posted by jthommo Ah, your tests on your K5 reveal the truth? Sorry, Truth with a capital T. That makes it more important. Originally posted by Kunzite Sorry, Rupert - I enjoyed your posts in the past but now you're sounding like a certain .... You're putting such an effort into making this place as disagreeable as you can - a pity, really. Evoke the power of your ignore list, fellow members. Ignore folks like this and chances are good they'll go elsewhere to find an audience. regards

02-05-2011, 06:27 PM	#14
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Kunzite Sorry, Rupert - I enjoyed your posts in the past but now you're sounding like a certain Gazooma (aka the Master of Truth). You're putting such an effort into making this place as disagreeable as you can - a pity, really. Tom S., well said. A proper factory refurbished unit (sensor module replaced, any FF issue corrected), at a proper price - that would be a good deal. After all, it would be insane for Pentax to throw away all the returned cameras... Maybe they'll appear also outside Japan? You all have a right to your opinions, but what I said remains relevant. You go to the Poll, look at the results then come back here and give me a definition of a "Normal" K5. Which one on that list is "Normal"? Add them all up, put them in a hat and draw one out.......which one did you get? Was it Normal? Regards

02-05-2011, 06:54 PM	#15
bikecoboss Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pemberton BC Posts: 238	Originally posted by Rupert You go to the Poll, look at the results then come back here and give me a definition of a "Normal" K5 You can't be that dense... voluntary online polls have no statistical validity to start with, and that one was specifically designed to paint its subject poorly. And as jthommo pointed out, capitalizing words doesn't make them more important.