Originally posted by vario I believe the Adorama extended warranty is only for 2 years on the camera, not three.
You're right. It's 2 yrs for $19.95. I was thinking the one yr which comes with Pentax + the 2 yr Extended makes it 3 yrs total.
I live about 120 miles from San Francisco. I found one store which would sell it for @ $1,700 + Tax @ $150. Add $100 for gas, tolls and the price would have been close to $2,000.
From my little computer, I got it in 2 days with a great guarantee if I had any problem. If I purchased from SF and there was a problem, then add on another $100.
I saved myself @ $800 and it's not like the folks at the camera shop were my friends or family.
Now if I lived near NY, I would make the trip and buy from Adorama as they are 1st class.
B&H is larger, and some times the prices are even lower. However, I've had nothing but problems with them on every level. I would have hated to had to deal with them if there was something wrong with a K5 I purchased from them. YMMV
So, from my experience, the saving, and knowing I'm purchasing from Amazon out weights any argument someone would try and make about putting a neighbor out of work.
Oh, and one of my neighbors works for UPS, so I'm saving jobs by purchasing from Amazon.
Let me add that Amazon also has a plan that if you pay it off in 12 months, then there is no interest rate. Have fun with your new K5. While bobva is out polluting the air driving all over America to buy a 6 pack, you'll be taking pictures. ;-)