K5iis price in Europe

Glorfindelrb · 04-20-2015, 02:35 AM

Those pricing differences stopped me to buy new stuff more than once. I bought my Q7 in the US while the conversion made it ok to add shipping cost but now ...

Even after 20% VAT added on B&H or Adorama price you have between 20% and up to 120% higher prices in EU. When I see this I just feel that I'm being cheated and don't buy.

I don't understand why even direct buy through Ricoh shop has those high prices. Does this mean that Pentax/Ricoh neglict EU market even if it's bigger than NA for them ?

cxdoo · 04-20-2015, 03:06 AM

Originally posted by Glorfindelrb

I don't understand why even direct buy through Ricoh shop has those high prices. Does this mean that Pentax/Ricoh neglict EU market even if it's bigger than NA for them ?

I think there are two separate issues here with two (or more) reasons for them.

1. RP Shop having high prices is normal way of encouraging people to buy through other channels, i.e. making sure your partners make money by selling your products so they will keep having them.
2. RP having high prices in Europe is a bit more mysterious. Might be that they are doing really good in Europe and see no need to lower prices. Or they base their global prices on a longer cycle and use the projected exchange rate.

Whatever the reason I'm in the same boat as you; after checking the prices for some lenses I was interested in, I decided simply not to buy.

Glorfindelrb · 04-20-2015, 03:17 AM

I was last week at images-photo in Lyon (France), that's the same reseller as the Pentax store in Paris. I asked for prices and they checked on the Ricoh imaging shop to answer me... Why would I go there again if it's to get the price i can get for sure at anytime online with guaranteed availability and 3 days delivery ?

cxdoo · 04-20-2015, 03:32 AM

Well good marketing and sales practices are definitely not reasons to go with Pentax, at least in Europe.

**fs999** · 04-20-2015, 08:45 AM

Years ago I heard an explanation from Pentax Paris at the Salon de la Photo in Paris.
They said that the conversion of Euro to Yen is lower than Dollar to Yen...
But I'm not convinced...

limpet · 04-20-2015, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by fs999

Years ago I heard an explanation from Pentax Paris at the Salon de la Photo in Paris.
They said that the conversion of Euro to Yen is lower than Dollar to Yen...
But I'm not convinced...

Total nonsense, as you well know.

Alfie · 05-01-2015, 05:46 PM

Germany:
Introduction € 1,249
Lowest: € 599 (Feb 2015) -52.0%
Current: € 949 (since 21 Feb 2015) -24.0% of intro, +58.4% of lowest

Austria:
Introduction € 1,209
Lowest: € 611 (Feb 2015) -49.5%
Current: € 1,199 (since 20 Feb 2015) -0.8% of intro, +96.2 of lowest

Great. Here in Austria we’re practically at the original price – and 41% higher than for the K-3 with € 849 …

Last edited by Alfie; 05-01-2015 at 05:51 PM. Reason: +K-3

kadajawi · 05-02-2015, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by Alfie

Germany:
Introduction € 1,249
Lowest: € 599 (Feb 2015) -52.0%
Current: € 949 (since 21 Feb 2015) -24.0% of intro, +58.4% of lowest

Austria:
Introduction € 1,209
Lowest: € 611 (Feb 2015) -49.5%
Current: € 1,199 (since 20 Feb 2015) -0.8% of intro, +96.2 of lowest

Great. Here in Austria we’re practically at the original price – and 41% higher than for the K-3 with € 849 …

So there is barely any stocks left.

Ravenspurn · 05-03-2015, 02:15 PM

Sweden (JapanPhoto)
The K5 IIs is selling for SEK 6990 (700 eur) incl. 25% VAT.
The K3 is selling for 7400 (745 eur) incl 25% VAT

There seems to be some stock left, but not much.

Cheers

Leon

redcat · 05-04-2015, 04:55 AM

buy stuff in Japan, problem solved

**fs999** · 05-04-2015, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by redcat

buy stuff in Japan, problem solved

Don't forget to add your local VAT plus customs clearance 10-35 €

C_Jones · 05-23-2015, 08:26 PM

K5IIS was priced at $616.95 (USD) on Amazon (U.S.) today.

Rupert · 05-25-2015, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by C_Jones

K5IIS was priced at $616.95 (USD) on Amazon (U.S.) today.

After a little over a month of shooting with my new K5IIs, that price is still a bargain. This is a great camera.....best Pentax I have ever owned in every way. I shoot a lot of high ISO shots, and the K5IIs is wonderful for shots even up to ISO 6400.
Focus is also fast and accurate, and the WB is excellent. Great camera.....and a great price too!

Regards!

jeallen01 · 05-28-2015, 01:41 PM

One of our photochains (Jessops) has been doing some clearance deals on the K5-IIs at £400, and now £350 today - and the few that are available are flying off the shelves! ( I was very tempted, but resisted!)

05-01-2015, 05:46 PM	#22
Alfie Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 51	K-5IIs in Germany and Austria Germany: Introduction € 1,249 Lowest: € 599 (Feb 2015) -52.0% Current: € 949 (since 21 Feb 2015) -24.0% of intro, +58.4% of lowest Austria: Introduction € 1,209 Lowest: € 611 (Feb 2015) -49.5% Current: € 1,199 (since 20 Feb 2015) -0.8% of intro, +96.2 of lowest Great. Here in Austria we’re practically at the original price – and 41% higher than for the K-3 with € 849 … Last edited by Alfie; 05-01-2015 at 05:51 PM. Reason: +K-3

05-03-2015, 02:15 PM	#24
Ravenspurn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Boden Photos: Albums Posts: 113	Sweden (JapanPhoto) The K5 IIs is selling for SEK 6990 (700 eur) incl. 25% VAT. The K3 is selling for 7400 (745 eur) incl 25% VAT There seems to be some stock left, but not much. Cheers Leon Last edited by Ravenspurn; 05-03-2015 at 02:23 PM.

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04-20-2015, 02:35 AM	#16
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	Those pricing differences stopped me to buy new stuff more than once. I bought my Q7 in the US while the conversion made it ok to add shipping cost but now ... Even after 20% VAT added on B&H or Adorama price you have between 20% and up to 120% higher prices in EU. When I see this I just feel that I'm being cheated and don't buy. I don't understand why even direct buy through Ricoh shop has those high prices. Does this mean that Pentax/Ricoh neglict EU market even if it's bigger than NA for them ?

04-20-2015, 03:06 AM	#17
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by Glorfindelrb I don't understand why even direct buy through Ricoh shop has those high prices. Does this mean that Pentax/Ricoh neglict EU market even if it's bigger than NA for them ? I think there are two separate issues here with two (or more) reasons for them. 1. RP Shop having high prices is normal way of encouraging people to buy through other channels, i.e. making sure your partners make money by selling your products so they will keep having them. 2. RP having high prices in Europe is a bit more mysterious. Might be that they are doing really good in Europe and see no need to lower prices. Or they base their global prices on a longer cycle and use the projected exchange rate. Whatever the reason I'm in the same boat as you; after checking the prices for some lenses I was interested in, I decided simply not to buy.

04-20-2015, 03:17 AM	#18
Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	I was last week at images-photo in Lyon (France), that's the same reseller as the Pentax store in Paris. I asked for prices and they checked on the Ricoh imaging shop to answer me... Why would I go there again if it's to get the price i can get for sure at anytime online with guaranteed availability and 3 days delivery ?

04-20-2015, 03:32 AM	#19
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	Well good marketing and sales practices are definitely not reasons to go with Pentax, at least in Europe.

04-20-2015, 08:45 AM	#20
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,629	Years ago I heard an explanation from Pentax Paris at the Salon de la Photo in Paris. They said that the conversion of Euro to Yen is lower than Dollar to Yen... But I'm not convinced...

04-20-2015, 11:27 AM	#21
limpet Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nottinghamshire Photos: Albums Posts: 47	Originally posted by fs999 Years ago I heard an explanation from Pentax Paris at the Salon de la Photo in Paris. They said that the conversion of Euro to Yen is lower than Dollar to Yen... But I'm not convinced... Total nonsense, as you well know.

05-02-2015, 02:00 PM	#23
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Alfie Germany: Introduction € 1,249 Lowest: € 599 (Feb 2015) -52.0% Current: € 949 (since 21 Feb 2015) -24.0% of intro, +58.4% of lowest Austria: Introduction € 1,209 Lowest: € 611 (Feb 2015) -49.5% Current: € 1,199 (since 20 Feb 2015) -0.8% of intro, +96.2 of lowest Great. Here in Austria we’re practically at the original price – and 41% higher than for the K-3 with € 849 … So there is barely any stocks left.

05-04-2015, 04:55 AM	#25
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	buy stuff in Japan, problem solved

05-04-2015, 05:53 AM	#26
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,629	Originally posted by redcat buy stuff in Japan, problem solved Don't forget to add your local VAT plus customs clearance 10-35 €

05-23-2015, 08:26 PM	#27
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,079	K5IIS was priced at $616.95 (USD) on Amazon (U.S.) today.

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05-25-2015, 08:12 AM	#28
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by C_Jones K5IIS was priced at $616.95 (USD) on Amazon (U.S.) today. After a little over a month of shooting with my new K5IIs, that price is still a bargain. This is a great camera.....best Pentax I have ever owned in every way. I shoot a lot of high ISO shots, and the K5IIs is wonderful for shots even up to ISO 6400. Focus is also fast and accurate, and the WB is excellent. Great camera.....and a great price too! Regards!

05-28-2015, 01:41 PM	#29
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	One of our photochains (Jessops) has been doing some clearance deals on the K5-IIs at £400, and now £350 today - and the few that are available are flying off the shelves! ( I was very tempted, but resisted!)