CR Kennedy (Australia) says no Black Friday/Cyber Monday this year

**PJ1** · 11-15-2021, 06:48 PM

Just happened to land on this article this morning, from "Inside Imaging".

'Buy Now' the mantra for 2021 - Inside Imaging

The article discusses various supply and demand issues relevant to the photographic industry. There are comments from CR Kennedy, including "‘CRK will not be participating in any BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY sales. Our current prices are the most competitive. In addition, we are facing stock shortages across the board. Accordingly, BUY NOW at best competitive prices.

CRK prices will go up on 1 January. They are not just a Pentax/Ricoh distributor. Others in the industry also anticipate price rises in 2022.

Paul the Sunman · 11-15-2021, 07:15 PM

Not good news at all. No carrot, all stick.

RobG · 11-15-2021, 07:21 PM

That's a shame.

Adam · 11-15-2021, 07:50 PM

Hmm. What if there's an incentive from the manufacturer? Surely stock shortages aren't nearly as bad on older lenses/bodies.

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**i_trax** · 11-15-2021, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by PJ1

Just happened to land on this article this morning, from "Inside Imaging".

'Buy Now' the mantra for 2021 - Inside Imaging

The article discusses various supply and demand issues relevant to the photographic industry. There are comments from CR Kennedy, including "‘CRK will not be participating in any BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY sales. Our current prices are the most competitive. In addition, we are facing stock shortages across the board. Accordingly, BUY NOW at best competitive prices.

CRK prices will go up on 1 January. They are not just a Pentax/Ricoh distributor. Others in the industry also anticipate price rises in 2022.

yes , to be expected.
but their eBay online shop ( dcxpert ) keeps having specials,
just finished 15/17% off, right now 5%off till the end of NOV ,
just keep looking....

Paul the Sunman · 11-15-2021, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by i_trax

yes , to be expected.
but their eBay online shop ( dcxpert ) keeps having specials,
just finished 15/17% off, right now 5%off till the end of NOV ,
just keep looking....

Where are you seeing those reductions at dcxprt? I'm not seeing anything.

**carlb** · 11-15-2021, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Where are you seeing those reductions at dcxprt? I'm not seeing anything.

I saw it when I looked at the Dcxprt site either late last week or over the weekend, 15% off I think up to a maximum of $300. I thought about hitting the button for a K-3iii but remembered that I'm supposed to be in a "reducing the amount of gear I've got" phase

**K2 to K50** · 11-15-2021, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Where are you seeing those reductions at dcxprt? I'm not seeing anything.

Originally posted by carlb

I saw it when I looked at the Dcxprt site either late last week or over the weekend, 15% off I think up to a maximum of $300. I thought about hitting the button for a K-3iii but remembered that I'm supposed to be in a "reducing the amount of gear I've got" phase

Yes dcxpert did have a big reduction going (15% to a max of $300.00) but it ended on 14/11/2021.

I finally purchased (after 2-3 yrs of umming and ahhing) the 1.4x teleconverter for $509.00 - listing at $692.00

Finding out about these things does seem to be a bit hit and miss, even though I am sure, through many purchases from both dcxpert and C R Kennedy, I am supposed to be on their e-mailing lists

**i_trax** · 11-15-2021, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Where are you seeing those reductions at dcxprt? I'm not seeing anything.

They do not advertise those , you just need to look for specials.
I was looking last week at Zeiss Batis lenses for E Sony and all have substantial discounts , not any more.
All deals are now just 5% off.

cmohr · 11-15-2021, 09:44 PM

I actually thought they may do something like this after the April release of the K-3iii and all the discount units ordered then. But. don't quote me, but maybe ebay discount is from ebay, not the seller, when I have received goods I bought from dcxpert at a discount, the invoice from CRK that arrives with it always has just the actually price no discount shown. I think maybe they will just leave the sales discounts to ebay and sell from there. I just bought from the ebay store for a friend of mine a DFA 150-450 with the 300.00 off, just under 2400aud, pretty good price indeed.

As far as they saying they have fair prices on the Ricoh and CRK sites, some things are, but some things are far above the international pricing, and there is a fair difference between them and the ebay store prices too.

Paul the Sunman · 11-15-2021, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by cmohr

As far as they saying they have fair prices on the Ricoh and CRK sites, some things are, but some things are far above the international pricing, and there is a fair difference between them and the ebay store prices too.

It's not unusual to see the CRK price lower than dcxpert too. Always worth checking.

It takes a while for new releases to appear on dcxpert, but I note the HD DA 16-50 is there already.

**PJ1** · 11-15-2021, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

I am supposed to be on their e-mailing lists

I hear you! I never get emails from them either - and I check in my trash just in case.

**i_trax** · 11-15-2021, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It's not unusual to see the CRK price lower than dcxpert too. Always worth checking.

It takes a while for new releases to appear on dcxpert, but I note the HD DA 16-50 is there already.

and they have AU$100 off this lens deal right now,
code : PLBFSS

**K2 to K50** · 11-17-2021, 07:27 PM

dcxpert still have one Pentax HD PENTAX D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW Lens being advertised for $2699.00. And still some discounts (ebay discounts?) on lens pouches with belt loops as of today (Thursday 18th November 2 2021)

Paul the Sunman · 11-17-2021, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

dcxpert still have one Pentax HD PENTAX D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW Lens being advertised for $2699.00. And still some discounts (ebay discounts?) on lens pouches with belt loops as of today (Thursday 18th November 2 2021)

It's a great price on the 150-450. A must-have lens from my viewpoint.

11-15-2021, 06:48 PM	#1
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	CR Kennedy (Australia) says no Black Friday/Cyber Monday this year Just happened to land on this article this morning, from "Inside Imaging". 'Buy Now' the mantra for 2021 - Inside Imaging The article discusses various supply and demand issues relevant to the photographic industry. There are comments from CR Kennedy, including "‘CRK will not be participating in any BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY sales. Our current prices are the most competitive. In addition, we are facing stock shortages across the board. Accordingly, BUY NOW at best competitive prices. CRK prices will go up on 1 January. They are not just a Pentax/Ricoh distributor. Others in the industry also anticipate price rises in 2022.

11-15-2021, 07:15 PM	#2
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Not good news at all. No carrot, all stick. Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 11-15-2021 at 08:17 PM.

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i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by PJ1 Just happened to land on this article this morning, from "Inside Imaging". 'Buy Now' the mantra for 2021 - Inside Imaging The article discusses various supply and demand issues relevant to the photographic industry. There are comments from CR Kennedy, including "‘CRK will not be participating in any BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY sales. Our current prices are the most competitive. In addition, we are facing stock shortages across the board. Accordingly, BUY NOW at best competitive prices. CRK prices will go up on 1 January. They are not just a Pentax/Ricoh distributor. Others in the industry also anticipate price rises in 2022. yes , to be expected. but their eBay online shop ( dcxpert ) keeps having specials, just finished 15/17% off, right now 5%off till the end of NOV , just keep looking....

11-15-2021, 08:02 PM	#6
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by i_trax yes , to be expected. but their eBay online shop ( dcxpert ) keeps having specials, just finished 15/17% off, right now 5%off till the end of NOV , just keep looking.... Where are you seeing those reductions at dcxprt? I'm not seeing anything.

11-15-2021, 08:57 PM	#7
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Where are you seeing those reductions at dcxprt? I'm not seeing anything. I saw it when I looked at the Dcxprt site either late last week or over the weekend, 15% off I think up to a maximum of $300. I thought about hitting the button for a K-3iii but remembered that I'm supposed to be in a "reducing the amount of gear I've got" phase

11-15-2021, 09:34 PM	#8
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Where are you seeing those reductions at dcxprt? I'm not seeing anything. Originally posted by carlb I saw it when I looked at the Dcxprt site either late last week or over the weekend, 15% off I think up to a maximum of $300. I thought about hitting the button for a K-3iii but remembered that I'm supposed to be in a "reducing the amount of gear I've got" phase Yes dcxpert did have a big reduction going (15% to a max of $300.00) but it ended on 14/11/2021. I finally purchased (after 2-3 yrs of umming and ahhing) the 1.4x teleconverter for $509.00 - listing at $692.00 Finding out about these things does seem to be a bit hit and miss, even though I am sure, through many purchases from both dcxpert and C R Kennedy, I am supposed to be on their e-mailing lists

11-15-2021, 09:38 PM	#9
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Where are you seeing those reductions at dcxprt? I'm not seeing anything. They do not advertise those , you just need to look for specials. I was looking last week at Zeiss Batis lenses for E Sony and all have substantial discounts , not any more. All deals are now just 5% off.

11-15-2021, 09:44 PM	#10
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I actually thought they may do something like this after the April release of the K-3iii and all the discount units ordered then. But. don't quote me, but maybe ebay discount is from ebay, not the seller, when I have received goods I bought from dcxpert at a discount, the invoice from CRK that arrives with it always has just the actually price no discount shown. I think maybe they will just leave the sales discounts to ebay and sell from there. I just bought from the ebay store for a friend of mine a DFA 150-450 with the 300.00 off, just under 2400aud, pretty good price indeed. As far as they saying they have fair prices on the Ricoh and CRK sites, some things are, but some things are far above the international pricing, and there is a fair difference between them and the ebay store prices too.

11-15-2021, 10:18 PM	#11
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by cmohr As far as they saying they have fair prices on the Ricoh and CRK sites, some things are, but some things are far above the international pricing, and there is a fair difference between them and the ebay store prices too. It's not unusual to see the CRK price lower than dcxpert too. Always worth checking. It takes a while for new releases to appear on dcxpert, but I note the HD DA 16-50 is there already.

11-15-2021, 10:29 PM	#12
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484 Original Poster	Originally posted by K2 to K50 I am supposed to be on their e-mailing lists I hear you! I never get emails from them either - and I check in my trash just in case.

11-15-2021, 10:35 PM	#13
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It's not unusual to see the CRK price lower than dcxpert too. Always worth checking. It takes a while for new releases to appear on dcxpert, but I note the HD DA 16-50 is there already. and they have AU$100 off this lens deal right now, code : PLBFSS

11-17-2021, 07:27 PM	#14
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	dcxpert still have one Pentax HD PENTAX D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW Lens being advertised for $2699.00. And still some discounts (ebay discounts?) on lens pouches with belt loops as of today (Thursday 18th November 2 2021)

11-17-2021, 07:38 PM	#15
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by K2 to K50 dcxpert still have one Pentax HD PENTAX D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW Lens being advertised for $2699.00. And still some discounts (ebay discounts?) on lens pouches with belt loops as of today (Thursday 18th November 2 2021) It's a great price on the 150-450. A must-have lens from my viewpoint.