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**StigVidar** · 04-20-2013, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

This "Japanese only" discussion is interesting. Perhaps we should have a discussion on "US only" for the marketplace on this site, too?

**monochrome** · 04-20-2013, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

This "Japanese only" discussion is interesting. Perhaps we should have a discussion on "US only" for the marketplace on this site, too?

Individuals selling thier gear overseas don't ahve enough experience with international postal services to be comfortable offering overseas. PayPal often doesn't offer the same protections overseas. I sometimes sell world-wide when currency rates make it logical, but I'm always uncomfortable doing it.

Docrwm · 04-20-2013, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

I took me only a few minutes to order one last evening. I did it with my Tenso account which I have used for other "japanese only" items.

You ordered one of these watches? Which one!

Docrwm · 04-20-2013, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

This "Japanese only" discussion is interesting. Perhaps we should have a discussion on "US only" for the marketplace on this site, too?

Been done. There are many reasons, not the least of which is that there are hundreds of different forms that the USPS requires for different destinations. Also, packages over 1lbs must be dropped off in person with ID thereby making it more difficult for folks that work. Additionally, there is the issue of currency and conversions and difficulty tracking the package. I have sold overseas through the marketplace but only to established forum members who agreed that once the package left my hands (and I had proof of mailing) that I could not control its time in transit or what it might cost once their own customs tax people saw it.

iht · 04-20-2013, 09:16 AM

I just pre-ordered a K watch

Haven't worn a watch regularly since mobile phones came along, which is probably why my phone runs out of battery so quickly!

vodanh1982 · 04-20-2013, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

I want a pair of Pentax shoes.

Zygonyx · 04-20-2013, 10:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Smeggypants

"Pentax releases 2 wrist watches"

How about releasing some cameras and lenses!!!

This marketing action sounds at least like a thorough and long-term commitment to K-mount.
Which in it-self is good news.

selar · 04-21-2013, 12:46 AM

I want a pair of Pantex pants.

wed7 · 04-21-2013, 01:26 AM

Will these come up with their new HD coatings? Please no more SDM here :-)

**StigVidar** · 04-21-2013, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

You ordered one of these watches? Which one!

The Pentax K model

Jean Poitiers · 04-21-2013, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

You ordered one of these watches? Which one!

Pentax K mount ... J

**monochrome** · 04-21-2013, 06:06 AM

I guess the good news is they seem committed to K

Jean Poitiers · 04-21-2013, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I guess the good news is they seem committed to K

That was one of my first thoughts ... J

wed7 · 04-21-2013, 06:28 AM

Same here. :-)

frank · 04-21-2013, 07:19 AM

Not as cool as my Q10 watch

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04-20-2013, 06:23 AM - 1 Like	#31
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	This "Japanese only" discussion is interesting. Perhaps we should have a discussion on "US only" for the marketplace on this site, too?

04-20-2013, 07:28 AM	#32
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by StigVidar This "Japanese only" discussion is interesting. Perhaps we should have a discussion on "US only" for the marketplace on this site, too? Individuals selling thier gear overseas don't ahve enough experience with international postal services to be comfortable offering overseas. PayPal often doesn't offer the same protections overseas. I sometimes sell world-wide when currency rates make it logical, but I'm always uncomfortable doing it.

04-20-2013, 07:42 AM	#33
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by StigVidar I took me only a few minutes to order one last evening. I did it with my Tenso account which I have used for other "japanese only" items. You ordered one of these watches? Which one!

04-20-2013, 07:44 AM	#34
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by StigVidar This "Japanese only" discussion is interesting. Perhaps we should have a discussion on "US only" for the marketplace on this site, too? Been done. There are many reasons, not the least of which is that there are hundreds of different forms that the USPS requires for different destinations. Also, packages over 1lbs must be dropped off in person with ID thereby making it more difficult for folks that work. Additionally, there is the issue of currency and conversions and difficulty tracking the package. I have sold overseas through the marketplace but only to established forum members who agreed that once the package left my hands (and I had proof of mailing) that I could not control its time in transit or what it might cost once their own customs tax people saw it.

04-20-2013, 09:16 AM	#35
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528	I just pre-ordered a K watch Haven't worn a watch regularly since mobile phones came along, which is probably why my phone runs out of battery so quickly!

04-20-2013, 08:06 PM - 1 Like	#36
vodanh1982 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 126	I want a pair of Pentax shoes.

04-20-2013, 10:52 PM - 1 Like	#37
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by Smeggypants "Pentax releases 2 wrist watches" How about releasing some cameras and lenses!!! This marketing action sounds at least like a thorough and long-term commitment to K-mount. Which in it-self is good news.

04-21-2013, 12:46 AM	#38
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	I want a pair of Pantex pants.

04-21-2013, 01:26 AM	#39
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Will these come up with their new HD coatings? Please no more SDM here :-)

04-21-2013, 02:38 AM	#40
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Originally posted by Docrwm You ordered one of these watches? Which one! The Pentax K model

04-21-2013, 03:08 AM	#41
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Docrwm You ordered one of these watches? Which one! Pentax K mount ... J

04-21-2013, 06:06 AM	#42
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I guess the good news is they seem committed to K

04-21-2013, 06:08 AM	#43
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by monochrome I guess the good news is they seem committed to K That was one of my first thoughts ... J

04-21-2013, 06:28 AM	#44
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Same here. :-)

04-21-2013, 07:19 AM	#45
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Not as cool as my Q10 watch

Ricoh Pentax releases 2 wrist watches

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