K5 Silver not available in Canada?

SteveM · 03-22-2011, 10:49 PM

I asked the local shop that I usually buy my cameras from how much a K5 Silver would be and they indicated they would need to look into it. I gave them my email address and this is what I received back;

"I have contacted Pentax Canada and they have informed me that the silver
K5 is not being brought into the county by them. Black is the only
colour we are able to get."

Is this true? I find this ironic since you see Pentax cameras commonly here, at least on the west coast.

Adam · 03-22-2011, 10:55 PM

AFAIK it's US-only at the moment. I think B&H does do international shipping, but don't give in to CBA

SteveM · 03-22-2011, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by Adam

AFAIK it's US-only at the moment. I think B&H does do international shipping, but don't give in to CBA

I would but duty would be a killer. Probably a good thing...

Chex · 03-22-2011, 11:59 PM

There is no Duty on camera gear.. just good old taxes!

http://www.photoprice.ca/ has got any info you need on buying from the states.

sgrewal · 03-23-2011, 12:06 AM

You can order from Pentax web store if you are prepared to wait for more than two weeks to receive the camera from the time that you order. I am in BC and ordered mine on march 10 and have yet to receive it .

SteveM · 03-23-2011, 09:39 AM

Thanks Chex and sgrewal. Private sales from the US that use USPS seem fine but I wouldn't buy something that has to use UPS or Fedex for shipping again. I bought a Pentax telescope out of Chicago and Fedex has a "Disbursement fee", whatever that is, and they have a "Mandatory H.S Fee" (I wonder what H.S. is), and a "Brokerage Fee". They then put the telescope in their warehouse as I needed "Power of attorney" for importing. There were so many fees that I had to pay tax on the fees for a whopping $441.38 total before they would release the telescope.

I'll check the Pentax webstore to see how they ship.... I'd be curious to hear how you make out sgrewal....hope you have an easier time than I did.

pete-tarmigan · 03-23-2011, 09:45 AM

The Pentax Webstore doesn't ship to addresses outside of the U.S. I suspect Pentax doesn't want Pentax Imaging, which to the untrained eye looks like a branch of the corporation, competing with Canadian retailers.

If you order from a U.S. retailer (other than Pentax Webstore) ask them to ship it by U.S. Postal Service. Canada Post will charge only the sales tax, which you would have to pay from a B.C. retailer anyway. The courier companies (UPS, FedEx) charge a brokerage fee.

SteveM · 03-23-2011, 10:01 AM

Yes, I don't know how companies like that stay in business. The $441 was just the fees part, with shipping costs added to it. I paid more to Fedex in fees than I did in tax to the government.

Anyways, thanks for the responses....

sgrewal · 03-23-2011, 03:19 PM

It took Pentax Webstore EIGHT days to ship my order and when they finally did, they did so by UPS Ground. As has been stated by Pete_tarmigan, they will not ship outside of the US, so I had to pre-arrange to have it delivered to an address in Blaine, WA. It's going to be two weeks tomorrow since I ordered it and it has yet to be delivered. After all this waiting, I sure hope I do not end up with the "Mandatory H.S Fee" and shipping costs in addition to the taxes.

**Deimos** · 03-23-2011, 03:47 PM

use B&H, pick purolator shipping it tells you your price to the door including any applicable duties, taxes or fees. works great

SteveM · 03-23-2011, 03:51 PM

You should be good shipping to a US address. UPS also charges a "brokerage fee" for cross border shipping, which you've avoided.

FYI....not sure if you checked into it, but there is an international warranty available for a small fee. I purchased one when I had a Silver K7.

DJB77 · 03-23-2011, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by Deimos

use B&H, pick purolator shipping it tells you your price to the door including any applicable duties, taxes or fees. works great

Also the the shipping price is very reasonable and I had my order in about a week.

sgrewal · 03-23-2011, 06:23 PM

Thank you, DJN77, smc and Deimos for all the tips. Certainly useful for the future. Not dealing with the Pentax Web Store any more for sure ! I informed them that I was a Canadian resident but in spite of that no one there mentioned anything to me about the international warranty. I'm not sure if I could purchase it now.

Adam · 03-23-2011, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by smc

Thanks Chex and sgrewal. Private sales from the US that use USPS seem fine but I wouldn't buy something that has to use UPS or Fedex for shipping again. I bought a Pentax telescope out of Chicago and Fedex has a "Disbursement fee", whatever that is, and they have a "Mandatory H.S Fee" (I wonder what H.S. is), and a "Brokerage Fee". They then put the telescope in their warehouse as I needed "Power of attorney" for importing. There were so many fees that I had to pay tax on the fees for a whopping $441.38 total before they would release the telescope.

I'll check the Pentax webstore to see how they ship.... I'd be curious to hear how you make out sgrewal....hope you have an easier time than I did.

You can get B&H to ship via priority- it's probably the safest (and cheapest, incidentally) way to get the camera to you!

aleonx3 · 03-23-2011, 06:29 PM

I think Purolator is the best option since you know exactly how much before the item is shipped; the next best would be via USPS priority if you purchase it from B&H. I am not sure if Adorama has similar arrangement with Purolator.

03-22-2011, 10:49 PM	#1
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	K5 Silver not available in Canada? I asked the local shop that I usually buy my cameras from how much a K5 Silver would be and they indicated they would need to look into it. I gave them my email address and this is what I received back; "I have contacted Pentax Canada and they have informed me that the silver K5 is not being brought into the county by them. Black is the only colour we are able to get." Is this true? I find this ironic since you see Pentax cameras commonly here, at least on the west coast.

03-22-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	AFAIK it's US-only at the moment. I think B&H does do international shipping, but don't give in to CBA Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-23-2011, 06:25 PM	#14
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by smc Thanks Chex and sgrewal. Private sales from the US that use USPS seem fine but I wouldn't buy something that has to use UPS or Fedex for shipping again. I bought a Pentax telescope out of Chicago and Fedex has a "Disbursement fee", whatever that is, and they have a "Mandatory H.S Fee" (I wonder what H.S. is), and a "Brokerage Fee". They then put the telescope in their warehouse as I needed "Power of attorney" for importing. There were so many fees that I had to pay tax on the fees for a whopping $441.38 total before they would release the telescope. I'll check the Pentax webstore to see how they ship.... I'd be curious to hear how you make out sgrewal....hope you have an easier time than I did. You can get B&H to ship via priority- it's probably the safest (and cheapest, incidentally) way to get the camera to you! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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03-22-2011, 11:02 PM	#3
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam AFAIK it's US-only at the moment. I think B&H does do international shipping, but don't give in to CBA I would but duty would be a killer. Probably a good thing...

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Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	There is no Duty on camera gear.. just good old taxes! http://www.photoprice.ca/ has got any info you need on buying from the states.

03-23-2011, 12:06 AM	#5
sgrewal New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Rock, BC Posts: 19	You can order from Pentax web store if you are prepared to wait for more than two weeks to receive the camera from the time that you order. I am in BC and ordered mine on march 10 and have yet to receive it .

03-23-2011, 09:39 AM	#6
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Thanks Chex and sgrewal. Private sales from the US that use USPS seem fine but I wouldn't buy something that has to use UPS or Fedex for shipping again. I bought a Pentax telescope out of Chicago and Fedex has a "Disbursement fee", whatever that is, and they have a "Mandatory H.S Fee" (I wonder what H.S. is), and a "Brokerage Fee". They then put the telescope in their warehouse as I needed "Power of attorney" for importing. There were so many fees that I had to pay tax on the fees for a whopping $441.38 total before they would release the telescope. I'll check the Pentax webstore to see how they ship.... I'd be curious to hear how you make out sgrewal....hope you have an easier time than I did.

03-23-2011, 09:45 AM	#7
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	The Pentax Webstore doesn't ship to addresses outside of the U.S. I suspect Pentax doesn't want Pentax Imaging, which to the untrained eye looks like a branch of the corporation, competing with Canadian retailers. If you order from a U.S. retailer (other than Pentax Webstore) ask them to ship it by U.S. Postal Service. Canada Post will charge only the sales tax, which you would have to pay from a B.C. retailer anyway. The courier companies (UPS, FedEx) charge a brokerage fee.

03-23-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Yes, I don't know how companies like that stay in business. The $441 was just the fees part, with shipping costs added to it. I paid more to Fedex in fees than I did in tax to the government. Anyways, thanks for the responses....

03-23-2011, 03:19 PM	#9
sgrewal New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Rock, BC Posts: 19	It took Pentax Webstore EIGHT days to ship my order and when they finally did, they did so by UPS Ground. As has been stated by Pete_tarmigan, they will not ship outside of the US, so I had to pre-arrange to have it delivered to an address in Blaine, WA. It's going to be two weeks tomorrow since I ordered it and it has yet to be delivered. After all this waiting, I sure hope I do not end up with the "Mandatory H.S Fee" and shipping costs in addition to the taxes.

03-23-2011, 03:47 PM	#10
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	use B&H, pick purolator shipping it tells you your price to the door including any applicable duties, taxes or fees. works great

03-23-2011, 03:51 PM	#11
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	You should be good shipping to a US address. UPS also charges a "brokerage fee" for cross border shipping, which you've avoided. FYI....not sure if you checked into it, but there is an international warranty available for a small fee. I purchased one when I had a Silver K7.

03-23-2011, 04:34 PM	#12
DJB77 New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 7	Originally posted by Deimos use B&H, pick purolator shipping it tells you your price to the door including any applicable duties, taxes or fees. works great Also the the shipping price is very reasonable and I had my order in about a week.

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03-23-2011, 06:23 PM	#13
sgrewal New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Rock, BC Posts: 19	Thank you, DJN77, smc and Deimos for all the tips. Certainly useful for the future. Not dealing with the Pentax Web Store any more for sure ! I informed them that I was a Canadian resident but in spite of that no one there mentioned anything to me about the international warranty. I'm not sure if I could purchase it now.

03-23-2011, 06:29 PM	#15
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	I think Purolator is the best option since you know exactly how much before the item is shipped; the next best would be via USPS priority if you purchase it from B&H. I am not sure if Adorama has similar arrangement with Purolator.