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03-29-2008, 12:45 PM   #1
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New K10D for $500 ?

I keep hearing about such prices .
Has anyone found this at a good camera shop via the net?

I am hoping some here is better than me with searches or have already done the investigating search .

Jesus

03-29-2008, 03:38 PM   #2
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QuoteOriginally posted by Jesus Quote
I keep hearing about such prices .
Has anyone found this at a good camera shop via the net?

I am hoping some here is better than me with searches or have already done the investigating search .

Jesus
If you can find a new one for $500, you should buy it.

Used one have been going for around $500 body - $600 w/lens.

If you do find a new one for $500, please post the source.

Ed
03-29-2008, 03:53 PM   #3
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guess I am wrong

here is email I sent to person her about refurbished ones



i saw the refurbs too on the net , I may but one of them , where did you see rating for refurbs that said they were bad ?? .
refurb means a very minor problem.
many many people sent their back to factory for repair and were returned to them , some got refunds , these are the refurb one ,,,don't you think.
they can not sell them as new any more
03-29-2008, 05:17 PM   #4
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PreferredPhoto.com - Pentax*K10D (Refurbished), 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera (Camera Body)

hope it works

03-29-2008, 05:44 PM   #5
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You might want to take a look at this before you spend your money.


Broadway Photo / A&M Photo World, Regal Camera, Prestige Camera, Preferred Photo, Royal Camera, more Customer Ratings, Reviews and Prices at ResellerRatings (AKA Preferredphoto.com)
03-29-2008, 06:13 PM   #6
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I did not post anything about Broadway , or did I?
Don't understand what you are getting at
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broadway = preferred photo. It is the same company

03-29-2008, 06:32 PM   #8
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QuoteOriginally posted by Jesus Quote
I did not post anything about Broadway , or did I?
Don't understand what you are getting at

Broadway Photo / A&M Photo World, Regal Camera, Prestige Camera, Preferred Photo, Royal Camera, more.

Homepage: BroadwayPhoto.com


Broadway Camera and PrefferedPhoto.com are the same place.

It's your money to throw away. But I'd treat that place like a Rattlesnake ready to strike.
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didn't know , funny , now we know why they use different names
03-29-2008, 07:50 PM   #10
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So , how 'bout $520
MillenniumCamera.com - Pentax*K10D (Refurbished), 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera (Camera Body)
03-29-2008, 07:57 PM   #11
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Also part of Broadway camera.

You can check all of them out here

Compare Prices, Store Reviews and Ratings by Real People

Now, I've done my part to help you to not get screwed. Now it's up to you to figure out the rest.

B&H Photo
Adorama
Beach Camera
Calumet Photo
Amazon.com

These are all reputable places from which to buy.

Have a nice evening.

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03-29-2008, 08:37 PM   #12
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Check this one. Brand new K10D. $599.00

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03-30-2008, 05:54 AM   #13
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With as many complaints from customers as they have, plus the fact that their bad reputation is so well-known among anybody who knows anything about buying cameras, it's a wonder that Broadway Photo+friends are still in business at all. I know that Popular Photography won't even run their ads in their magazine. I wish that the other photography magazines would follow suit.

While they don't have any K10Ds at the moment, KEH Camera: Used Cameras, Digital Cameras, Film Cameras, Laptop Computers and More. is a good reputable source for used gear of all stripes. I've ordered from them before and have never had any problems.

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Here's the best I found:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/everything-else/22883-penn-camera.html
03-31-2008, 11:38 AM   #15
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QuoteOriginally posted by Jesus Quote
I keep hearing about such prices .
Has anyone found this at a good camera shop via the net?

I am hoping some here is better than me with searches or have already done the investigating search .

Jesus
I got one new with kit lens and 2gb memory card for $586 in early December, from Beach Camera. (That price was after rebate.)

Now that the rebates are over, and stocks of the K10D are dwindling... I can't find the body for <$600 from a reputable place. Penn Camera has it for that price. They are very reputable, they have retail stores in the DC area. Abe's of Maine has it for $720 with kit lens + 1gb card. I've done the search myself, pretty thoroughly, and don't think there is any possibility you will get the body for <$600.

Jesus, if a price seems too good to be true... it is. Check every vendor at ResellerRatings.com. I myself was tempted to order from Broadway, Millenium, Preferred Camera, or one of the other shady scam places, but fortunately got the good advice to stay away.

Or buy used... my local craigslist has had a couple lightly used K10Ds recently at decent prices, $600-700 for the full kit.

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