Originally posted by Clavius You're trying to make it sound silly and sarcastic. But it's actually so logical that where I'm from there's actually a law prohibiting this. If I buy something and within three weeks of the sale a newer model or a discount program starts, I still have the right to return my gear for the old value and buy the new model, or the same model with the discount.
Three weeks is nothing like September, 2012 to (whenever the actual replacement for the K5II is announced). The Corvette 427 Stingray will be released March 5th in Geneva. It has been teased on television here since Thanksgiving.
If in fact Pentax lowers the price of the
exact same camera three weeks and a day after you purchase it, pursuant to announcing a new camera to replace your model - then sure, you have a case. That's why they don't do that here, especially under MAP pricing schemes (frankly, if you asked, Amazon, B&H or Adorama would rebate you any price change during a brief window). Further, in my example, the Corvette 427 Convertible didn't "depreciate" the value of a Z06 a penny. It is still a Z06 and still does everything a Z06 does.
Except generate the "Ooohhhhh. That's the newest Corvette." looks from the girls and gearheads.
My comment was indeed purposefully silly and sarcastic, though not to demean the poster, who is entitled to his opinion and to spend his money with whichever manufacturer behaves in a way that makes their products a good value in his individual judgement. The intent was to point out through ridiculous exaggeration that in the case of a digital camera life cycle, there can be little expectation of a long replacement / depreciation cycle.
I have a K10D/Grip/3 OEM batteries/ all boxes and papers/7,xxx clicks for sale. Just a month ago the price area here was $325 - $350 for that kit. Now it is $100 less. Should I be upset?