Just wonder why Pentax is more expensive n US

LFLee · 04-16-2011, 09:57 AM

A guy in Taiwan bought the silver k-5 for $1512 usd, come with free additional OEM battery and WR remote control:

k5 limited silver ??????? - Pentax Fans Club

Blame the weak dollars?

Lee

glanglois · 04-16-2011, 10:24 AM

Each local (in-country) distributor sets its own pricing to meet Tokyo targets for unit sales, revenue, and profitability.

Of course the forex rates come into play but there are plenty of other factors that are not visible from the outside - nor should they be. Pentax is understandably reluctant to hand its strategy to the competitors.

scathontiphat · 04-16-2011, 01:35 PM

think it's expensive in the US? Try looking at the prices in the UK!!

**dadipentak** · 04-16-2011, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Perhaps your dollar isn't worth as much as you are used to it being worth.

Perhaps?! For sure. I bought a lens in the Marketplace from an Australian member and was shocked to find that I wasn't going to get the "Yankee discount" to which I had become accustomed.

I guess it's good for American exports, though.

deadwolfbones · 04-16-2011, 07:32 PM

Pentax gear is cheaper in the US than almost everywhere else. We've got it easy.

**dadipentak** · 04-16-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Without wanting to turn this into a P&R thread

Right (and, anyway, I think we substantially agree. ;~)

TOUGEFC · 04-16-2011, 07:42 PM

Ha you think US is expensive, have a look at what they charge here in Australia for Pentax gear!

LFLee · 04-17-2011, 10:36 PM

If the warranty isn't that much of an issue, maybe Pentaxforum can organize a batch purchase.

Pentax Forum in Taiwan and China did that to get 'group' discount from seller (and often come with additional accessories like spare battery and remote control like above) of a new release product (lens or camera). Kind of like the 'Groupon' concept.

Lee

creampuff · 04-17-2011, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Ha you think US is expensive, have a look at what they charge here in Australia for Pentax gear!

Buy from Singapore... price is comparable if not a little cheaper than US and distance is a lot shorter.

selar · 04-18-2011, 12:52 AM

Where in singapore? Need somewhere reliable.

TOUGEFC · 04-18-2011, 01:19 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Buy from Singapore... price is comparable if not a little cheaper than US and distance is a lot shorter.

Is there a Singapore equivalent to B&H ?

creampuff · 04-18-2011, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by selar

Where in singapore? Need somewhere reliable.

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Is there a Singapore equivalent to B&H ?

Can try this vendor (fully warrantied by local agent):

Gizmobuy - the very first online camera store in SG?!!!

or communicate directly to an actual shop called SLR Revolution via Facebook:

SLR Revolution | Facebook

TOUGEFC · 04-18-2011, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Can try this vendor (fully warrantied by local agent):

Gizmobuy - the very first online camera store in SG?!!!

or communicate directly to an actual shop called SLR Revolution via Facebook:

SLR Revolution | Facebook

Ok, tried the first link, and the link in that forum to their website doesnt work.

Does the SLR revolution have a web site or is it all done by private messages on facebook?

selar · 04-18-2011, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Ok, tried the first link, and the link in that forum to their website doesnt work.

Thats mainly, the reason I buy from B&H, I don't find Singapore very reliable.

TOUGEFC · 04-18-2011, 03:19 AM

Same, ive got quite alot from B&H and have had no problem and saved alot of money compared to buying local.

04-16-2011, 09:57 AM	#1
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Just wonder why Pentax is more expensive n US A guy in Taiwan bought the silver k-5 for $1512 usd, come with free additional OEM battery and WR remote control: k5 limited silver ??????? - Pentax Fans Club Blame the weak dollars? Lee

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glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Each local (in-country) distributor sets its own pricing to meet Tokyo targets for unit sales, revenue, and profitability. Of course the forex rates come into play but there are plenty of other factors that are not visible from the outside - nor should they be. Pentax is understandably reluctant to hand its strategy to the competitors.

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scathontiphat Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Photos: Albums Posts: 42	think it's expensive in the US? Try looking at the prices in the UK!!

04-16-2011, 06:09 PM	#4
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Wheatfield Perhaps your dollar isn't worth as much as you are used to it being worth. Perhaps?! For sure. I bought a lens in the Marketplace from an Australian member and was shocked to find that I wasn't going to get the "Yankee discount" to which I had become accustomed. I guess it's good for American exports, though.

04-16-2011, 07:32 PM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Pentax gear is cheaper in the US than almost everywhere else. We've got it easy.

04-16-2011, 07:39 PM	#6
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Wheatfield Without wanting to turn this into a P&R thread Right (and, anyway, I think we substantially agree. ;~)

04-16-2011, 07:42 PM	#7
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Ha you think US is expensive, have a look at what they charge here in Australia for Pentax gear!

04-17-2011, 10:36 PM	#8
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292 Original Poster	If the warranty isn't that much of an issue, maybe Pentaxforum can organize a batch purchase. Pentax Forum in Taiwan and China did that to get 'group' discount from seller (and often come with additional accessories like spare battery and remote control like above) of a new release product (lens or camera). Kind of like the 'Groupon' concept. Lee

04-17-2011, 11:32 PM	#9
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Ha you think US is expensive, have a look at what they charge here in Australia for Pentax gear! Buy from Singapore... price is comparable if not a little cheaper than US and distance is a lot shorter.

04-18-2011, 12:52 AM	#10
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Where in singapore? Need somewhere reliable.

04-18-2011, 01:19 AM	#11
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by creampuff Buy from Singapore... price is comparable if not a little cheaper than US and distance is a lot shorter. Is there a Singapore equivalent to B&H ?

04-18-2011, 01:28 AM	#12
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by selar Where in singapore? Need somewhere reliable. Originally posted by TOUGEFC Is there a Singapore equivalent to B&H ? Can try this vendor (fully warrantied by local agent): Gizmobuy - the very first online camera store in SG?!!! or communicate directly to an actual shop called SLR Revolution via Facebook: SLR Revolution \| Facebook

04-18-2011, 01:42 AM	#13
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by creampuff Can try this vendor (fully warrantied by local agent): Gizmobuy - the very first online camera store in SG?!!! or communicate directly to an actual shop called SLR Revolution via Facebook: SLR Revolution \| Facebook Ok, tried the first link, and the link in that forum to their website doesnt work. Does the SLR revolution have a web site or is it all done by private messages on facebook?

04-18-2011, 02:01 AM	#14
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Ok, tried the first link, and the link in that forum to their website doesnt work. Thats mainly, the reason I buy from B&H, I don't find Singapore very reliable.

04-18-2011, 03:19 AM	#15
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Same, ive got quite alot from B&H and have had no problem and saved alot of money compared to buying local.