K-5 for $979 in NY - Be aware of the scam

dr_romix · 10-17-2011, 06:30 PM

I just came across with very good deal on K-5 here:

Pentax K-5 (Body)

but after a bit of research, I found this blog:

AjRichard – Beware of buying gear from unauthorized sellers

Listen to the audio files.

Anyone had any experience buying from these people?

Derek

vodanh1982 · 10-17-2011, 06:55 PM

Buying from an unauthorized sellers may void your warranty so you should not do it anyway.

riff · 10-17-2011, 08:30 PM

AjRichard is NOT a good deal at all...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/141244-anyone-buy-their-k-5-ajrichard-com.html

Stringmike · 10-18-2011, 08:10 AM

I recently flagged a similar store that had "free shipping" but charged 9% insurance. Your $979 camera now becomes $1,067, within spitting distance of the reputable guys. Since they successfully sell 'upgraded" batteries and chargers to at least half their customers, you can see how they make their money.

Mike

Last edited by Stringmike; 10-18-2011 at 08:16 AM. Reason: error correction

10-17-2011, 06:30 PM	#1
dr_romix Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 321	K-5 for $979 in NY - Be aware of the scam I just came across with very good deal on K-5 here: Pentax K-5 (Body) but after a bit of research, I found this blog: AjRichard – Beware of buying gear from unauthorized sellers Listen to the audio files. Anyone had any experience buying from these people? Derek

10-18-2011, 08:10 AM	#4
Stringmike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 283	Watch out for Insurance and extra charges I recently flagged a similar store that had "free shipping" but charged 9% insurance. Your $979 camera now becomes $1,067, within spitting distance of the reputable guys. Since they successfully sell 'upgraded" batteries and chargers to at least half their customers, you can see how they make their money. Mike Last edited by Stringmike; 10-18-2011 at 08:16 AM. Reason: error correction

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vodanh1982 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 126	Buying from an unauthorized sellers may void your warranty so you should not do it anyway.

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riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	AjRichard is NOT a good deal at all... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-talk/141244-anyone-buy-their-k-5-ajrichard-com.html