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JTWilson37209 · 03-14-2012, 06:44 PM

I spent monies I didn't have to spend on Saturday and ordered the K5. It really would have been nice if I could have afforded to get the 18-135mm but could only afford the body at this time. I know it is to late for this but did get it from B&H.

Originally posted by Adam

Honestly I think that would sell really well. But Pentax is notorious for failing to offer attractive kits- I still don't get why they're not bundling the 18-135mm with the K-5.

Adam · 03-14-2012, 06:54 PM

Did you follow the instructions in the sticky I linked? If so, you'll still qualify for a free month to sell off any old gear!

JTWilson37209 · 03-14-2012, 07:05 PM

Thanks but I don't have any old gear to sale. I am holding onto the K-r as a back up and really don't have any lenses I wish to sale at this time.

Originally posted by Adam

Did you follow the instructions in the sticky I linked? If so, you'll still qualify for a free month to sell off any old gear!

Smeggypants · 03-14-2012, 07:19 PM

Adorama and B&H look connected. What about other retailers?

Smeggypants · 03-14-2012, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Adam

On the used market, sure- but not on the new market. Just look at how much people charged for the K-7 until stock ran out - $1195!

Why buy a new K-5 if a successor is on the horizon? you might as well buy a decent quality used one and save the rest of the money to put towards the successor in the future?

Adam · 03-14-2012, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by Smeggypants

What about other retailers?

This only applies to them, nobody else

vaper · 03-15-2012, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by Adam

We will also give away a free Pentax IR remote control to one you!

Please clarify, does this mean that there's one Pentax IR remote to be given away to one 'lucky' participant or that each participant will get one?

Adam · 03-15-2012, 03:30 PM

Right, one winner chosen at random.

glanglois · 03-15-2012, 07:06 PM

"one you" is one of Adam's charming colloquialisms. We'd harass him about it but he's too nice and too valuable to offend.

Adam · 03-15-2012, 07:11 PM

There was an "of" missing there. I went ahead and re-wrote the sentence entire, though.

BillH · 03-15-2012, 10:37 PM

Well, I've been waiting long enough & just placed my K-5 order with the 55-300, grip & accessories through B&H without the "D" word being thrown out as a marital threat along with my old A lenses...
I'll confirm Adam upon receiving my shipping notice...thanks.

Adam · 03-16-2012, 10:07 AM

Great to hear- I hope you enjoy it! (I'm sure you will)

maggieclarke · 03-16-2012, 02:44 PM

Does this deal permit a person with a tax exempt status to be able to get the camera without sales tax? I usually buy with cash in the store.

Adam · 03-16-2012, 02:47 PM

This is for online orders only. As long as you don't live in NY you won't end up paying any sales tax.

maggieclarke · 03-17-2012, 12:43 PM

Yes, I live in New York. So if I take advantage of this "deal" I can't do it as a nonprofit/tax exempt? Or I could have it sent to a friend in NJ?

03-14-2012, 06:44 PM	#16
JTWilson37209 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville TN Photos: Albums Posts: 71	I agree with you I spent monies I didn't have to spend on Saturday and ordered the K5. It really would have been nice if I could have afforded to get the 18-135mm but could only afford the body at this time. I know it is to late for this but did get it from B&H. Originally posted by Adam Honestly I think that would sell really well. But Pentax is notorious for failing to offer attractive kits- I still don't get why they're not bundling the 18-135mm with the K-5.

03-14-2012, 06:54 PM	#17
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Did you follow the instructions in the sticky I linked? If so, you'll still qualify for a free month to sell off any old gear! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-14-2012, 07:05 PM	#18
JTWilson37209 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville TN Photos: Albums Posts: 71	Thanks Thanks but I don't have any old gear to sale. I am holding onto the K-r as a back up and really don't have any lenses I wish to sale at this time. Originally posted by Adam Did you follow the instructions in the sticky I linked? If so, you'll still qualify for a free month to sell off any old gear!

03-14-2012, 09:17 PM	#21
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by Smeggypants What about other retailers? This only applies to them, nobody else Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-15-2012, 03:30 PM	#23
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Right, one winner chosen at random. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-14-2012, 07:19 PM	#19
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Adorama and B&H look connected. What about other retailers?

03-14-2012, 07:21 PM	#20
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by Adam On the used market, sure- but not on the new market. Just look at how much people charged for the K-7 until stock ran out - $1195! Why buy a new K-5 if a successor is on the horizon? you might as well buy a decent quality used one and save the rest of the money to put towards the successor in the future?

03-15-2012, 06:24 AM	#22
vaper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 32	Originally posted by Adam We will also give away a free Pentax IR remote control to one you! Please clarify, does this mean that there's one Pentax IR remote to be given away to one 'lucky' participant or that each participant will get one?

03-15-2012, 07:06 PM	#24
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	"one you" is one of Adam's charming colloquialisms. We'd harass him about it but he's too nice and too valuable to offend.

03-15-2012, 07:11 PM	#25
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	There was an "of" missing there. I went ahead and re-wrote the sentence entire, though. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-15-2012, 10:37 PM	#26
BillH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 363	Well, I've been waiting long enough & just placed my K-5 order with the 55-300, grip & accessories through B&H without the "D" word being thrown out as a marital threat along with my old A lenses... I'll confirm Adam upon receiving my shipping notice...thanks.

03-16-2012, 10:07 AM	#27
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Great to hear- I hope you enjoy it! (I'm sure you will) Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-16-2012, 02:44 PM	#28
maggieclarke Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 7	Does this deal permit a person with a tax exempt status to be able to get the camera without sales tax? I usually buy with cash in the store.

03-16-2012, 02:47 PM	#29
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	This is for online orders only. As long as you don't live in NY you won't end up paying any sales tax. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-17-2012, 12:43 PM	#30
maggieclarke Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 7	Yes, I live in New York. So if I take advantage of this "deal" I can't do it as a nonprofit/tax exempt? Or I could have it sent to a friend in NJ? Last edited by maggieclarke; 03-17-2012 at 01:09 PM.

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