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jocko_nc · 12-08-2008, 08:51 AM

"The Dog ate the cameras"... Ha!

ski_pentax · 12-08-2008, 08:56 AM

Based on the amazon.com feedback rating, it looks like they have been part of amazon web-store for just under 1 year, somewhere between 90 days and 365 days.

price is very competitive and they're rating is not bad, but is actually possible to finalize transaction?

Venturi · 12-08-2008, 09:11 AM

Well, it's gone now so either they pulled it or someone snatched it up. I did poke around their Amazon store front and saw they also have/had the K200D for $800.00.
I tend to view resellers like this on Amazon - carrying a veritable cornucopia of offerings - with a strong sense of Caveat Emptor in mind. They're probably fine for buying nicknacks and low-tech items, but anything that normally comes carrying a warranty I would steer clear.

Blue · 12-08-2008, 10:09 AM

That link takes me to a $704 through Adorama.

Tom S. · 12-08-2008, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Blue

That link takes me to a $704 through Adorama.

Agreed. I don't know when Gary found the original, but price is now $704 unless you get a Amazon CC, in which case they knock off $50.

Still a good price.

vizjerei · 12-08-2008, 11:29 AM

Before the link go to Adorama, it was from Price Pro or something like that.

Aegon · 12-08-2008, 12:25 PM

Have the cancellation emails arrived yet? Are they going to honor their price?

legacyb4 · 12-08-2008, 12:50 PM

Darn, I would have bought one on the spot at that price...!#$!

Nothing like that being listed now. Oh well, probably for the better...

Guess we should all install http://www.buylatr.com/ on Firefox and see if this comes around again!

keith.s · 12-08-2008, 01:00 PM

The links showing me Adorama price of 704. Just bought the K20D from them for 727 last week.

23 bucks in less than 1 week, that's the cost of a 4gb Sandisk Ultra card shipped.

jocko_nc · 12-08-2008, 04:23 PM

That whole thing smells of a scam. You can search "K20D" with NexTag, the Amazon listing is still there.

No way I will buy anything significant from an "Amazon third-party vendor" like that. They better have standing in their own right. That is a recipe for a scam: Fly-by-nights get legitimacy by using the Amazon name and site. Still, there is no actual Amazon participation. Amazon makes a couple of bucks but offers nothing. Very bad, Amazon.

myplace46 · 12-08-2008, 04:38 PM

Hey guys,
when I clicked on the Amazon link, it tells me to add to shopping cart to see price. it comes up at $704.50 also it says it is sold by and shipped from "Adorama" I have dealt with them and they are reputable. If you go to their site, the price is $744.00 with free shipping. My guess is if you order through Amazon, you'll end up paying for shipping. Also just a note, I have found that there are places that advertize prices in the $500 range but, if you deal with them I can guarantee you'll wish you never heard of them! Personally, I'll stick with Adorama or B&H Photo.
Cheers,
Myplace46
AKA John

Arpe · 12-08-2008, 04:40 PM

Probably just Damn Brit (the OP) trying to sell his camera!

KFrog · 12-08-2008, 04:49 PM

Right now at 5:50pm CST I'm looking at the K20D including a DA18-55mm lens on Amazon for $558.88! Willoughby's is the seller. J&R and Beach Camera offer the same thing for a few bucks more.

What's up with that?

Blue · 12-08-2008, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by KFrog

Right now at 5:50pm CST I'm looking at the K20D including a DA18-55mm lens on Amazon for $558.88! Willoughby's is the seller. J&R and Beach Camera offer the same thing for a few bucks more.

What's up with that?

I have heard of them but haven't dealt with them. Here is a link to their ratings>Willoughby's - willoughbys.com - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings

PentHassyKon · 12-08-2008, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by KFrog

Right now at 5:50pm CST I'm looking at the K20D including a DA18-55mm lens on Amazon for $558.88! Willoughby's is the seller. J&R and Beach Camera offer the same thing for a few bucks more.

What's up with that?

You sure you're not looking at the K200D?

12-08-2008, 04:49 PM	#43
KFrog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	How can this be? Right now at 5:50pm CST I'm looking at the K20D including a DA18-55mm lens on Amazon for $558.88! Willoughby's is the seller. J&R and Beach Camera offer the same thing for a few bucks more. What's up with that?

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12-08-2008, 08:51 AM	#31
jocko_nc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 251	"The Dog ate the cameras"... Ha!

12-08-2008, 08:56 AM	#32
ski_pentax New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13	Based on the amazon.com feedback rating, it looks like they have been part of amazon web-store for just under 1 year, somewhere between 90 days and 365 days. price is very competitive and they're rating is not bad, but is actually possible to finalize transaction?

12-08-2008, 09:11 AM	#33
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Well, it's gone now so either they pulled it or someone snatched it up. I did poke around their Amazon store front and saw they also have/had the K200D for $800.00. I tend to view resellers like this on Amazon - carrying a veritable cornucopia of offerings - with a strong sense of Caveat Emptor in mind. They're probably fine for buying nicknacks and low-tech items, but anything that normally comes carrying a warranty I would steer clear.

12-08-2008, 10:09 AM	#34
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	That link takes me to a $704 through Adorama.

12-08-2008, 10:37 AM	#35
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Blue That link takes me to a $704 through Adorama. Agreed. I don't know when Gary found the original, but price is now $704 unless you get a Amazon CC, in which case they knock off $50. Still a good price.

12-08-2008, 11:29 AM	#36
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Before the link go to Adorama, it was from Price Pro or something like that.

12-08-2008, 12:25 PM	#37
Aegon Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,416	Have the cancellation emails arrived yet? Are they going to honor their price?

12-08-2008, 12:50 PM	#38
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Darn, I would have bought one on the spot at that price...!#$! Nothing like that being listed now. Oh well, probably for the better... Guess we should all install http://www.buylatr.com/ on Firefox and see if this comes around again!

12-08-2008, 01:00 PM	#39
keith.s Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 50	The links showing me Adorama price of 704. Just bought the K20D from them for 727 last week. 23 bucks in less than 1 week, that's the cost of a 4gb Sandisk Ultra card shipped.

12-08-2008, 04:23 PM	#40
jocko_nc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 251	That whole thing smells of a scam. You can search "K20D" with NexTag, the Amazon listing is still there. No way I will buy anything significant from an "Amazon third-party vendor" like that. They better have standing in their own right. That is a recipe for a scam: Fly-by-nights get legitimacy by using the Amazon name and site. Still, there is no actual Amazon participation. Amazon makes a couple of bucks but offers nothing. Very bad, Amazon.

12-08-2008, 04:38 PM	#41
myplace46 Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winter Haven Florida Posts: 15	Hey guys, when I clicked on the Amazon link, it tells me to add to shopping cart to see price. it comes up at $704.50 also it says it is sold by and shipped from "Adorama" I have dealt with them and they are reputable. If you go to their site, the price is $744.00 with free shipping. My guess is if you order through Amazon, you'll end up paying for shipping. Also just a note, I have found that there are places that advertize prices in the $500 range but, if you deal with them I can guarantee you'll wish you never heard of them! Personally, I'll stick with Adorama or B&H Photo. Cheers, Myplace46 AKA John

12-08-2008, 04:40 PM	#42
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Probably just Damn Brit (the OP) trying to sell his camera!

12-08-2008, 06:31 PM	#44
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by KFrog Right now at 5:50pm CST I'm looking at the K20D including a DA18-55mm lens on Amazon for $558.88! Willoughby's is the seller. J&R and Beach Camera offer the same thing for a few bucks more. What's up with that? I have heard of them but haven't dealt with them. Here is a link to their ratings>Willoughby's - willoughbys.com - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings

12-08-2008, 06:40 PM	#45
PentHassyKon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 415	Originally posted by KFrog Right now at 5:50pm CST I'm looking at the K20D including a DA18-55mm lens on Amazon for $558.88! Willoughby's is the seller. J&R and Beach Camera offer the same thing for a few bucks more. What's up with that? You sure you're not looking at the K200D?

K20 $565

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