Be VERY Careful looking for K-01 bargains

Docrwm · 03-14-2012, 07:15 AM

Out of curiosity I did a Google Shopping Search for the K-01.

The prices were tight in the US at nearly MSRP except for one site - Henrry's Digitals (note the 2 r's) which had the body at $538 and the Yellow with 40XS at $646!

A further look found some interesting comments at DPReview. Essentially they have a UK address but are registered in Lithuania. Also, they only do business via Wire Transfer. This one sounds too good to be true and probably is, so Caveat Emptor!

rfortson · 03-14-2012, 07:33 AM

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I've always used this place for reviews.

krebsy75 · 03-14-2012, 07:59 AM

Stick with authorized dealers. Peace-of-mind is always worth a few dollars in my book. Especially with a new product like this.

Docrwm · 03-14-2012, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by rfortson

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I've always used this place for reviews.

I too tried to look them up and found nothing other than a few camera forum warnings. They are not listed on ReSellerRatings at all.

Medium FormatPro · 03-14-2012, 08:51 AM

I haven't seen it with this particular camera; or any in the Pentax line, but... In the past I've done a lot of traveling overseas and could not help but notice the price difference. But also noted that a lot of the camera outfits that were supposed to be sold as packages were in fact divided up; for instance... <<strictly as a type of example>> If one were to buy the K-01 with the 40mm pancake at an authorized retailer (or of say New York City); which would also include items such as the battery, charger, software, etc...

I'll bet that someone outside of the authorized retailers have already divided up items such as this. You could make $150 off the lens alone.

Plus also noting when either traveling overseas of option to purchasing something there... Might have some major issues with the power supplies

krebsy75 · 03-14-2012, 08:55 AM

The biggest isue is warranty support. Do you really want to chance not having a warranty on a product in which there is no track record? It's not worth it.

Docrwm · 03-14-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by krebsy97

The biggest isue is warranty support. Do you really want to chance not having a warranty on a product in which there is no track record? It's not worth it.

That's a possible issue but not the biggest. The biggest is just not getting anything from the seller and being out your money - there is not protection for Wire Transfers to a foreign county.

eddie1960 · 03-14-2012, 11:28 AM

They are probably trying to play on Henrys cameras reputation. it's the largest camera chain in Canada. spoofing that way is a common fishing technique, pay by credit and it will be maxed out in no time. pay by wire transfer and kiss the money goodby

03-14-2012, 07:15 AM	#1
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Be VERY Careful looking for K-01 bargains Out of curiosity I did a Google Shopping Search for the K-01. The prices were tight in the US at nearly MSRP except for one site - Henrry's Digitals (note the 2 r's) which had the body at $538 and the Yellow with 40XS at $646! A further look found some interesting comments at DPReview. Essentially they have a UK address but are registered in Lithuania. Also, they only do business via Wire Transfer. This one sounds too good to be true and probably is, so Caveat Emptor!

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03-14-2012, 07:33 AM	#2
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Store Ratings & Reviews - ResellerRatings.com - Find Trusted Stores I've always used this place for reviews.

03-14-2012, 07:59 AM	#3
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	Stick with authorized dealers. Peace-of-mind is always worth a few dollars in my book. Especially with a new product like this.

03-14-2012, 08:30 AM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by rfortson Store Ratings & Reviews - ResellerRatings.com - Find Trusted Stores I've always used this place for reviews. I too tried to look them up and found nothing other than a few camera forum warnings. They are not listed on ReSellerRatings at all.

03-14-2012, 08:51 AM	#5
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	I haven't seen it with this particular camera; or any in the Pentax line, but... In the past I've done a lot of traveling overseas and could not help but notice the price difference. But also noted that a lot of the camera outfits that were supposed to be sold as packages were in fact divided up; for instance... <<strictly as a type of example>> If one were to buy the K-01 with the 40mm pancake at an authorized retailer (or of say New York City); which would also include items such as the battery, charger, software, etc... I'll bet that someone outside of the authorized retailers have already divided up items such as this. You could make $150 off the lens alone. Plus also noting when either traveling overseas of option to purchasing something there... Might have some major issues with the power supplies

03-14-2012, 08:55 AM	#6
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	The biggest isue is warranty support. Do you really want to chance not having a warranty on a product in which there is no track record? It's not worth it.

03-14-2012, 10:40 AM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by krebsy97 The biggest isue is warranty support. Do you really want to chance not having a warranty on a product in which there is no track record? It's not worth it. That's a possible issue but not the biggest. The biggest is just not getting anything from the seller and being out your money - there is not protection for Wire Transfers to a foreign county.

03-14-2012, 11:28 AM	#8
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	They are probably trying to play on Henrys cameras reputation. it's the largest camera chain in Canada. spoofing that way is a common fishing technique, pay by credit and it will be maxed out in no time. pay by wire transfer and kiss the money goodby