rebates in k-7 box!

mattdm · 05-27-2009, 05:21 PM

In case you missed it here:

Originally posted by JCPentax

3) We are including a rebate coupon with all K-7's shipped in the US (if you don't get the coupon, you likely have a grey market camera). They are numbered, and no copies are accepted (to keep fraud down). The rebate is paid out in the form of a Visa gift card. The coupon includes the following:

DA 17-70 - $90
DA 55-300 - $60
DA 10-17 - $90
DA 40 Limited - $60
DA* 16-50 - $100
AF 360FGZ - $25
AF 540FGZ - $25
8x36 DCF NV binos - $30
10x36 DCF NV binos - $30
8x25 UCF WP - $20
10x25 UCF WP - $20

vizjerei · 05-27-2009, 06:08 PM

Yea! Buy more K-7!!

Reportage · 05-27-2009, 07:06 PM

Under old management, the K20D didnt have rebates if i remember correctly.

Under Hoya, K-7 has rebates.

looking good.

pdo · 05-27-2009, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by Reportage

Under old management, the K20D didnt have rebates if i remember correctly.

Under Hoya, K-7 has rebates.

looking good.

wrong! Pentax used to always have rebates for lenses.

PentaxPoke · 05-27-2009, 07:22 PM

Nice. I have been wanting to get that 40ltd. A k-7 with a 40 on it will be a nifty little kit!

pdo · 05-27-2009, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by PentaxPoke

Nice. I have been wanting to get that 40ltd. A k-7 with a 40 on it will be a nifty little kit!

The 40mm Limited prices have just raised from $259 to $315.

PentaxPoke · 05-27-2009, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by pdo

The 40mm Limited prices have just raised from $259 to $315.

noblepa · 05-27-2009, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by Reportage

Under old management, the K20D didnt have rebates if i remember correctly.

Under Hoya, K-7 has rebates.

looking good.

The K20D was released AFTER Hoya bought Pentax. It may have been in that short period of time while Pentax Corporation still existed, but all the stock was owned by Hoya. Shortly thereafter, Hoya merged Pentax Corp. into Hoya Corp. and Pentax Corp. ceased to exist.

I believe that the K20D was developed by the old management, but by the time it came to market and rebates would have been involved, Hoya was firmly in control. If anything, Hoya tried to increase profit margins by raising the price of the K20D, relative to the K10D release price and curtailing rebates.

The K10D, which was definitely created and marketed by the old management, included rebates. I got $50 back on my K10D.

Maffer · 05-27-2009, 11:34 PM

One rebate is missin: DA300 - $500

janneman · 05-27-2009, 11:52 PM

rebates make Pentax loose money...
and they compensate it by higher prices in the rest of the world....

I will jump ship.... Oh no, "that other brand"had US only rebates as well....
Must get the WTO to act on this one... Soon.

Prognathous · 05-28-2009, 12:24 AM

Originally posted by janneman

rebates make Pentax loose money...

Not necessarily. They also encourage people to rush and spend money before the rebate expires. If they postpone the purchase to a later time they may end up buying a Sigma or a Tamron instead, or even use the money on something else.

Prog.

Pentaxtic · 05-28-2009, 12:32 AM

Is this just a "Citizen's of the USA" rebate?

janneman · 05-28-2009, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by Prognathous

Not necessarily. They also encourage people to rush and spend money before the rebate expires. If they postpone the purchase to a later time they may end up buying a Sigma or a Tamron instead, or even use the money on something else.

Prog.

Sad thing really if Americans can only be enticed to buy with rebates...

Mike.P® · 05-28-2009, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by janneman

Sad thing really if Americans can only be enticed to buy with rebates...

Jealousy is a nasty thing

Hopefully us Europeans will get some cashback deals.

Reportage · 05-28-2009, 03:21 AM

Hopefully Hoya/Pentax execs with decision making powers are monitoring this.

05-27-2009, 05:21 PM	#1
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	rebates in k-7 box! In case you missed it here: Originally posted by JCPentax 3) We are including a rebate coupon with all K-7's shipped in the US (if you don't get the coupon, you likely have a grey market camera). They are numbered, and no copies are accepted (to keep fraud down). The rebate is paid out in the form of a Visa gift card. The coupon includes the following: DA 17-70 - $90 DA 55-300 - $60 DA 10-17 - $90 DA 40 Limited - $60 DA* 16-50 - $100 AF 360FGZ - $25 AF 540FGZ - $25 8x36 DCF NV binos - $30 10x36 DCF NV binos - $30 8x25 UCF WP - $20 10x25 UCF WP - $20

05-27-2009, 10:18 PM	#8
noblepa Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Village, Ohio USA Posts: 1,142	K20d Originally posted by Reportage Under old management, the K20D didnt have rebates if i remember correctly. Under Hoya, K-7 has rebates. looking good. The K20D was released AFTER Hoya bought Pentax. It may have been in that short period of time while Pentax Corporation still existed, but all the stock was owned by Hoya. Shortly thereafter, Hoya merged Pentax Corp. into Hoya Corp. and Pentax Corp. ceased to exist. I believe that the K20D was developed by the old management, but by the time it came to market and rebates would have been involved, Hoya was firmly in control. If anything, Hoya tried to increase profit margins by raising the price of the K20D, relative to the K10D release price and curtailing rebates. The K10D, which was definitely created and marketed by the old management, included rebates. I got $50 back on my K10D.

05-27-2009, 11:52 PM	#10
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	rebates are bad.... rebates make Pentax loose money... and they compensate it by higher prices in the rest of the world.... I will jump ship.... Oh no, "that other brand"had US only rebates as well.... Must get the WTO to act on this one... Soon.

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05-27-2009, 06:08 PM	#2
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Yea! Buy more K-7!!

05-27-2009, 07:06 PM	#3
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	Under old management, the K20D didnt have rebates if i remember correctly. Under Hoya, K-7 has rebates. looking good.

05-27-2009, 07:17 PM	#4
pdo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westminster CA Posts: 264	Originally posted by Reportage Under old management, the K20D didnt have rebates if i remember correctly. Under Hoya, K-7 has rebates. looking good. wrong! Pentax used to always have rebates for lenses.

05-27-2009, 07:22 PM	#5
PentaxPoke Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Nice. I have been wanting to get that 40ltd. A k-7 with a 40 on it will be a nifty little kit!

05-27-2009, 09:49 PM	#6
pdo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westminster CA Posts: 264	Originally posted by PentaxPoke Nice. I have been wanting to get that 40ltd. A k-7 with a 40 on it will be a nifty little kit! The 40mm Limited prices have just raised from $259 to $315.

05-27-2009, 10:00 PM	#7
PentaxPoke Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by pdo The 40mm Limited prices have just raised from $259 to $315.

05-27-2009, 11:34 PM	#9
Maffer Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 308	One rebate is missin: DA300 - $500

05-28-2009, 12:24 AM	#11
Prognathous Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 102	Originally posted by janneman rebates make Pentax loose money... Not necessarily. They also encourage people to rush and spend money before the rebate expires. If they postpone the purchase to a later time they may end up buying a Sigma or a Tamron instead, or even use the money on something else. Prog.

05-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#12
Pentaxtic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	Is this just a "Citizen's of the USA" rebate?

05-28-2009, 12:48 AM	#13
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Originally posted by Prognathous Not necessarily. They also encourage people to rush and spend money before the rebate expires. If they postpone the purchase to a later time they may end up buying a Sigma or a Tamron instead, or even use the money on something else. Prog. Sad thing really if Americans can only be enticed to buy with rebates...

05-28-2009, 01:56 AM	#14
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by janneman Sad thing really if Americans can only be enticed to buy with rebates... Jealousy is a nasty thing Hopefully us Europeans will get some cashback deals.

05-28-2009, 03:21 AM	#15
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	Hopefully Hoya/Pentax execs with decision making powers are monitoring this.