Most interesting and scary Pentax store ever

deltoidjohn · 10-11-2010, 07:09 PM

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Haha I had a look at this for laughs and was flicking through the camcorder section... some of the pictures are taken directly from the B&H Photo Video website and still have the "BH Kit" labels on them.

Talk about laziness.

redpigeons · 10-11-2010, 07:38 PM

if its true I am going to get 3 more FA 20 mm new at $500

)

but you know when I was looking for the FA 20mm originally I found a couple sites like that , most of them was not a scam just an old photography store that does not know how to update their website

Pentaxor · 10-11-2010, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by redpigeons

if its true I am going to get 3 more FA 20 mm new at $500

)

but you know when I was looking for the FA 20mm originally I found a couple sites like that , most of them was not a scam just an old photography store that does not know how to update their website

I would love to visit those stores. but this one was just recently made, and as someone had already mentioned, the address is a phony one.

kevinschoenmakers · 10-12-2010, 07:13 AM

When you google the item descriptions they are exact copies from imagining-resource. Hopefully no one'll fall for this.

Harish Hegde · 10-12-2010, 09:21 AM

I don't know if it is the same Kaushik..
Seller
Kaushik Mallick
treasures@k-mount.com

He is listed on EBay under eBay My World - k-mount since 1998.He has100% rating for a total 3879.
His store locaton
Denver, Colorado, United States.

Harish

jmbradd · 10-12-2010, 10:36 AM

uhh, not a lot of research needed...

"Unit of Measure: New Sealed"

my pentax only weighs 3 new sealed, wonder how much the k5 will weigh...

Also, the SKU is the same as the product number. Very clearly a bad attempt at a scam site...blenders is its own category?

also...

Pentax Optio M50

hmm, didn't realize pentax made a POS DVD camcorder

Would love to get a counter scam going....

Stringmike · 10-12-2010, 10:56 AM

... that isn't all that uncommon. "Mr. Kaushik" is a dead giveaway as a likely made-up name.

I am somewhat familiar with the k-mount eBay store - it resells mostly Pentax lenses and equipment. His stuff is usually good condition, but a tad pricey (in my opinion). I am absolutely certain that this bogus new website has no connection with the eBay seller from Denver, who has a very good reputation.

Mike

kittykat46 · 10-12-2010, 06:10 PM

You are now entering the Twilight Zone.....

**ChipB** · 10-12-2010, 06:27 PM

I find it "interesting" that the K20D is significantly cheaper than the K10D!!

Betterbusinessbureau · 11-03-2010, 12:43 PM

Yup stay away from kaushikstore! i just wanted to see what would happen if i ordered somethingcheap so i ordered a pioneer deh p80mp that ebay sells for like $150 but kauki store sells them for $35 plus 5.95$ shpping. well i did and nothing came in the mail its been about aweek,my Payment was sent To Ravi Kumar P who ever that is?? but yea stay way!!this site has no phone number nothing! (site has been reported)

WerTicus · 11-03-2010, 08:05 PM

like you needed to give the scammers $36 to figure out the obvious, well done Sherlock.

secateurs · 11-03-2010, 10:39 PM

Paypal guarantee?

janneman · 11-04-2010, 01:07 AM

Pity for Mr kaushik Malick that this Kaushiks store exists and may cause confusion.

ihasa · 11-12-2010, 05:35 AM

Well my camera arrived today, and I must say you do get an awful lot of kit for your money!

My only question is - which one's the shutter button?

**ChipB** · 11-12-2010, 11:57 AM

Very interesting *new* Pentax model - I'd guess the "shutter" button is the big green one!!

Out of curiousity, what model Pentax did you order???

10-12-2010, 10:56 AM	#22
Stringmike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 283	Kaushik is a Sanksrit given name.. ... that isn't all that uncommon. "Mr. Kaushik" is a dead giveaway as a likely made-up name. I am somewhat familiar with the k-mount eBay store - it resells mostly Pentax lenses and equipment. His stuff is usually good condition, but a tad pricey (in my opinion). I am absolutely certain that this bogus new website has no connection with the eBay seller from Denver, who has a very good reputation. Mike

11-03-2010, 12:43 PM	#25
Betterbusinessbureau New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 1	kaushikstore Yup stay away from kaushikstore! i just wanted to see what would happen if i ordered somethingcheap so i ordered a pioneer deh p80mp that ebay sells for like $150 but kauki store sells them for $35 plus 5.95$ shpping. well i did and nothing came in the mail its been about aweek,my Payment was sent To Ravi Kumar P who ever that is?? but yea stay way!!this site has no phone number nothing! (site has been reported)

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10-11-2010, 07:09 PM	#16
deltoidjohn Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gold Coast, QLD Posts: 88	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Haha I had a look at this for laughs and was flicking through the camcorder section... some of the pictures are taken directly from the B&H Photo Video website and still have the "BH Kit" labels on them. Talk about laziness.

10-11-2010, 07:38 PM	#17
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	if its true I am going to get 3 more FA 20 mm new at $500 ) but you know when I was looking for the FA 20mm originally I found a couple sites like that , most of them was not a scam just an old photography store that does not know how to update their website

10-11-2010, 07:44 PM	#18
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by redpigeons if its true I am going to get 3 more FA 20 mm new at $500 ) but you know when I was looking for the FA 20mm originally I found a couple sites like that , most of them was not a scam just an old photography store that does not know how to update their website I would love to visit those stores. but this one was just recently made, and as someone had already mentioned, the address is a phony one.

10-12-2010, 07:13 AM	#19
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	When you google the item descriptions they are exact copies from imagining-resource. Hopefully no one'll fall for this.

10-12-2010, 09:21 AM	#20
Harish Hegde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cypress,OC,CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 495	I don't know if it is the same Kaushik.. Seller Kaushik Mallick treasures@k-mount.com He is listed on EBay under eBay My World - k-mount since 1998.He has100% rating for a total 3879. His store locaton Denver, Colorado, United States. Harish

10-12-2010, 10:36 AM	#21
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	uhh, not a lot of research needed... "Unit of Measure: New Sealed" my pentax only weighs 3 new sealed, wonder how much the k5 will weigh... Also, the SKU is the same as the product number. Very clearly a bad attempt at a scam site...blenders is its own category? also... Pentax Optio M50 hmm, didn't realize pentax made a POS DVD camcorder Would love to get a counter scam going....

10-12-2010, 06:10 PM	#23
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	You are now entering the Twilight Zone.....

10-12-2010, 06:27 PM	#24
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	I find it "interesting" that the K20D is significantly cheaper than the K10D!!

11-03-2010, 08:05 PM	#26
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	like you needed to give the scammers $36 to figure out the obvious, well done Sherlock.

11-03-2010, 10:39 PM	#27
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	Paypal guarantee?

11-04-2010, 01:07 AM	#28
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Pity for Mr kaushik Malick that this Kaushiks store exists and may cause confusion.

11-12-2010, 05:35 AM	#29
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Well my camera arrived today, and I must say you do get an awful lot of kit for your money! My only question is - which one's the shutter button?

11-12-2010, 11:57 AM	#30
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Very interesting new Pentax model - I'd guess the "shutter" button is the big green one!! Out of curiousity, what model Pentax did you order???