Pentax K5 Prices/Gray Market?

einstrigger · 12-05-2011, 02:23 PM

I agree, don't risk it for the $100 difference. Especially if you want hassle free returns, which you may need with the K-5. I purchased mine from Amazon, found an issue, and now need return it. I notified Amazon, they processed the return (UPS pickup), and in the meantime have already shipped out a replacement. All this while I still have the faulty K-5 in my possession. Now that's customer service.

Stringmike · 12-07-2011, 09:12 PM

They will find another way to get your money, including one or more of the following:

High shipping or packing charges.

Free shipping! (but an undisclosed 5% to 10% insurance charge)

Up-selling on accessories (including "long-life" batteries - a favorite)

Selling gray market products.

Breaking up kits and selling you the components separately (honest!)

...and probably some others I haven't mentioned.

My vendors of choice are B&H, Adorama and J&R. I've never had a problem with any of them.

Mike

Wheatfield · 12-08-2011, 04:21 PM

With the number of potential problems that the K5 has given us, Buying from any dealer that isn't 100% reliable, has a good return policy and offers a local warranty is a very unwise move.
With no warranty, how much is it worth to have to pay to replace the lens release, fix the mirror over run problem, etc, etc, etc.....?

12-07-2011, 09:12 PM	#17
Stringmike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 283	Low Initial Price ...but wait! They will find another way to get your money, including one or more of the following: High shipping or packing charges. Free shipping! (but an undisclosed 5% to 10% insurance charge) Up-selling on accessories (including "long-life" batteries - a favorite) Selling gray market products. Breaking up kits and selling you the components separately (honest!) ...and probably some others I haven't mentioned. My vendors of choice are B&H, Adorama and J&R. I've never had a problem with any of them. Mike

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12-05-2011, 02:23 PM	#16
einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728	I agree, don't risk it for the $100 difference. Especially if you want hassle free returns, which you may need with the K-5. I purchased mine from Amazon, found an issue, and now need return it. I notified Amazon, they processed the return (UPS pickup), and in the meantime have already shipped out a replacement. All this while I still have the faulty K-5 in my possession. Now that's customer service.

12-08-2011, 04:21 PM	#18
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,975	With the number of potential problems that the K5 has given us, Buying from any dealer that isn't 100% reliable, has a good return policy and offers a local warranty is a very unwise move. With no warranty, how much is it worth to have to pay to replace the lens release, fix the mirror over run problem, etc, etc, etc.....?

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