Price Matching in Aussie

Nobbys Nuts · 07-24-2011, 03:27 AM

Originally posted by campdog

Might have a good second hand one for sale soon Tony.

John

Keep me posted John.

kyteflyer · 07-24-2011, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Bound to happen soon, I just bought mine lol

Of course. Mob in Perth are selling for $1499 now, aussie stock and all
Camera Electronic: Pentax K-5 Special August Price

rawr · 07-25-2011, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

Mob in Perth are selling for $1499 now

Not too bad. But even DigitalCameraWarehouse have it body only for $1569, DigitalFunStuff for $1,549, Ryda $1554, DirtCheap $1599 etc.

Looks like prices may be on the way down.

Though Teds (of course) still have it listed for $1849.

NicoleAu · 07-25-2011, 03:25 AM

And that store in Melbourne has it in store for $1339!

adr1an · 08-05-2011, 10:25 AM

I thought some should be interested in what the Productivity Commission had to say about why Aust. Retail is in the state it is:

Quote:

A productivity commission report dismissed claims that GST-free online shopping is harming the local retail sector and instead blamed the sector's woes on high labour and real estate costs, and low productivity
....
Mr Weickhardt said that “intensified retail competition is a boon for consumers, but it is challenging for a retail industry which, overall, has lower levels of productivity when compared internationally and, in many cases, faces higher costs.”

That does sound familiar...

rawr · 08-05-2011, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by adr1an

That does sound familiar...

The same report also shows that retail margins are higher in Oz than for other countries - and shareholder return on equity for retail is higher than any other sector aside from mining.

The same report also says things about lack of competition in the sector and the structure of the market and regulatory environment affecting the sector. Etc. So one or two quotes don't quite tell the story. And it is pretty clear that labour costs and proudtivity are only a small slice of the issue. Don't blame the workers!

It's a good report, well worth a full read. People like Gerry Harvey though may regret asking for it to be produced as it exposes the hollowness of their claims about overseas retail and the lack of GST on under $1000 imports killing their business.

NogBoy13 · 08-05-2011, 06:23 PM

I had a K-5 landed at my door (remote address in WA) from T-dimension for $1259.
Included 8g card, spare Batt, screen Protector, cam bag and kit lens. They split the package and I copped no GST. (They will help with this). This is my 3rd O/S purchase so far and had no extra cost so far. Lucky..dunno? Very good service and 4.5 day delivery. Very impressed with service and follow up. Nogster

isagold · 08-05-2011, 07:18 PM

I just bought a K5 from from Digital Cameras, Digital SLR Camera, Camcorder, Lenses & Digital Camera Accessories

Osama Binhidin · 08-06-2011, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by NogBoy13

I had a K-5 landed at my door (remote address in WA) from T-dimension for $1259.
Included 8g card, spare Batt, screen Protector, cam bag and kit lens. They split the package and I copped no GST. (They will help with this). This is my 3rd O/S purchase so far and had no extra cost so far. Lucky..dunno? Very good service and 4.5 day delivery. Very impressed with service and follow up. Nogster

They also give a 2yr warranty and pay postage door to door both ways I have used there warranty and it was better in terms of time than dealing locally half the time and double the warranty. I also live in a remote area.

**link_1111** · 08-06-2011, 08:45 PM

I was a little paranoid some of the problems people had with the K-5 but was also very excited about all the positives people said as well. In the end I contacted CR Kennedy via email (if you call them, they say that they don't price match pentax) and got them to get very close to the grey market price for body only that I quoted from different sites. I was told I can't put up a price, but they never said I couldn't say what I did =) Give it a try...you might get a better price than me!

rainwilds · 08-07-2011, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by link_1111

I was a little paranoid some of the problems people had with the K-5 but was also very excited about all the positives people said as well. In the end I contacted CR Kennedy via email (if you call them, they say that they don't price match pentax) and got them to get very close to the grey market price for body only that I quoted from different sites. I was told I can't put up a price, but they never said I couldn't say what I did =) Give it a try...you might get a better price than me!

$1050 maybe?

I know BOSE has an international warranty where you can purchase anywhere in the world and their warranty is valid in AUS. Is Pentax the same?

goddo31 · 08-08-2011, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by rainwilds

I know BOSE has an international warranty where you can purchase anywhere in the world and their warranty is valid in AUS. Is Pentax the same?

No. Pentax warranties are normally only valid in the region where they are purchased. So if you want an Aussie warranty supported by the official Oz Pentax distributor (CR Kennedy), you need to buy local "Aussie stock". Warranties from other regions will mean that it has to go back to the region it came from for service.
Not sure if there are exceptions to this. I have read that you can request an international warranty card from Pentax USA, but I've not heard of someone using that to claim warranty in Oz.

rainwilds · 08-08-2011, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by goddo31

No. Pentax warranties are normally only valid in the region where they are purchased. So if you want an Aussie warranty supported by the official Oz Pentax distributor (CR Kennedy), you need to buy local "Aussie stock". Warranties from other regions will mean that it has to go back to the region it came from for service.
Not sure if there are exceptions to this. I have read that you can request an international warranty card from Pentax USA, but I've not heard of someone using that to claim warranty in Oz.

Thanks for clarifying that. I can only imagine how many people don't consider the warranty!

NicoleAu · 08-08-2011, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by rainwilds

Thanks for clarifying that. I can only imagine how many people don't consider the warranty!

I have to say that was one of the things I did consider. T-Dimension have a 2 year door-to-door warranty as well

goddo31 · 08-08-2011, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by rainwilds

Thanks for clarifying that. I can only imagine how many people don't consider the warranty!

Yeah well, most often you don't need the warranty thankfully.
You just have to weigh up the cost vs risk. If I had been able to get my K-5 for $1050 I would have been mighty tempted to go without a local "Aussie" warranty. As it is, I paid a lot more than that (back in Feb) for a camera with local warranty.

08-05-2011, 10:25 AM	#185
adr1an Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 739	I thought some should be interested in what the Productivity Commission had to say about why Aust. Retail is in the state it is: Quote: A productivity commission report dismissed claims that GST-free online shopping is harming the local retail sector and instead blamed the sector's woes on high labour and real estate costs, and low productivity .... Mr Weickhardt said that “intensified retail competition is a boon for consumers, but it is challenging for a retail industry which, overall, has lower levels of productivity when compared internationally and, in many cases, faces higher costs.” That does sound familiar... Last edited by adr1an; 08-05-2011 at 12:28 PM.

08-05-2011, 06:23 PM	#187
NogBoy13 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bunbury Posts: 29	You could try here... I had a K-5 landed at my door (remote address in WA) from T-dimension for $1259. Included 8g card, spare Batt, screen Protector, cam bag and kit lens. They split the package and I copped no GST. (They will help with this). This is my 3rd O/S purchase so far and had no extra cost so far. Lucky..dunno? Very good service and 4.5 day delivery. Very impressed with service and follow up. Nogster

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07-24-2011, 03:27 AM	#181
Nobbys Nuts Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Qld Photos: Gallery Posts: 95	Originally posted by campdog Might have a good second hand one for sale soon Tony. John Keep me posted John.

07-24-2011, 11:42 PM	#182
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by twitch Bound to happen soon, I just bought mine lol Of course. Mob in Perth are selling for $1499 now, aussie stock and all Camera Electronic: Pentax K-5 Special August Price

07-25-2011, 01:13 AM	#183
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by kyteflyer Mob in Perth are selling for $1499 now Not too bad. But even DigitalCameraWarehouse have it body only for $1569, DigitalFunStuff for $1,549, Ryda $1554, DirtCheap $1599 etc. Looks like prices may be on the way down. Though Teds (of course) still have it listed for $1849.

07-25-2011, 03:25 AM	#184
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539	And that store in Melbourne has it in store for $1339!

08-05-2011, 04:58 PM	#186
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by adr1an That does sound familiar... The same report also shows that retail margins are higher in Oz than for other countries - and shareholder return on equity for retail is higher than any other sector aside from mining. The same report also says things about lack of competition in the sector and the structure of the market and regulatory environment affecting the sector. Etc. So one or two quotes don't quite tell the story. And it is pretty clear that labour costs and proudtivity are only a small slice of the issue. Don't blame the workers! It's a good report, well worth a full read. People like Gerry Harvey though may regret asking for it to be produced as it exposes the hollowness of their claims about overseas retail and the lack of GST on under $1000 imports killing their business.

08-05-2011, 07:18 PM	#188
isagold New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mount Isa Posts: 4	I just bought a K5 from from Digital Cameras, Digital SLR Camera, Camcorder, Lenses & Digital Camera Accessories

08-06-2011, 12:34 AM	#189
Osama Binhidin Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mallacoota inlet Photos: Albums Posts: 87	Originally posted by NogBoy13 I had a K-5 landed at my door (remote address in WA) from T-dimension for $1259. Included 8g card, spare Batt, screen Protector, cam bag and kit lens. They split the package and I copped no GST. (They will help with this). This is my 3rd O/S purchase so far and had no extra cost so far. Lucky..dunno? Very good service and 4.5 day delivery. Very impressed with service and follow up. Nogster They also give a 2yr warranty and pay postage door to door both ways I have used there warranty and it was better in terms of time than dealing locally half the time and double the warranty. I also live in a remote area.

08-06-2011, 08:45 PM	#190
link_1111 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 59	I was a little paranoid some of the problems people had with the K-5 but was also very excited about all the positives people said as well. In the end I contacted CR Kennedy via email (if you call them, they say that they don't price match pentax) and got them to get very close to the grey market price for body only that I quoted from different sites. I was told I can't put up a price, but they never said I couldn't say what I did =) Give it a try...you might get a better price than me!

08-07-2011, 02:13 AM	#191
rainwilds Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Queensland Posts: 35	Originally posted by link_1111 I was a little paranoid some of the problems people had with the K-5 but was also very excited about all the positives people said as well. In the end I contacted CR Kennedy via email (if you call them, they say that they don't price match pentax) and got them to get very close to the grey market price for body only that I quoted from different sites. I was told I can't put up a price, but they never said I couldn't say what I did =) Give it a try...you might get a better price than me! $1050 maybe? I know BOSE has an international warranty where you can purchase anywhere in the world and their warranty is valid in AUS. Is Pentax the same?

08-08-2011, 02:43 AM	#192
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by rainwilds I know BOSE has an international warranty where you can purchase anywhere in the world and their warranty is valid in AUS. Is Pentax the same? No. Pentax warranties are normally only valid in the region where they are purchased. So if you want an Aussie warranty supported by the official Oz Pentax distributor (CR Kennedy), you need to buy local "Aussie stock". Warranties from other regions will mean that it has to go back to the region it came from for service. Not sure if there are exceptions to this. I have read that you can request an international warranty card from Pentax USA, but I've not heard of someone using that to claim warranty in Oz.

08-08-2011, 03:46 AM	#193
rainwilds Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Queensland Posts: 35	Originally posted by goddo31 No. Pentax warranties are normally only valid in the region where they are purchased. So if you want an Aussie warranty supported by the official Oz Pentax distributor (CR Kennedy), you need to buy local "Aussie stock". Warranties from other regions will mean that it has to go back to the region it came from for service. Not sure if there are exceptions to this. I have read that you can request an international warranty card from Pentax USA, but I've not heard of someone using that to claim warranty in Oz. Thanks for clarifying that. I can only imagine how many people don't consider the warranty!

08-08-2011, 08:58 PM	#194
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539	Originally posted by rainwilds Thanks for clarifying that. I can only imagine how many people don't consider the warranty! I have to say that was one of the things I did consider. T-Dimension have a 2 year door-to-door warranty as well

08-08-2011, 09:03 PM	#195
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by rainwilds Thanks for clarifying that. I can only imagine how many people don't consider the warranty! Yeah well, most often you don't need the warranty thankfully. You just have to weigh up the cost vs risk. If I had been able to get my K-5 for $1050 I would have been mighty tempted to go without a local "Aussie" warranty. As it is, I paid a lot more than that (back in Feb) for a camera with local warranty.