K-7 available in US on July 7th???

mattdm · 07-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by tomwil

It appears that Amazon intentionally delays shipping by a week if using the Super Saver shipping, calling it processing time. They do this to entice you to pay $79 a year for their "Prime Club" membership which includes faster processing time and free or reduced shipping charges.

Which, y'know, seems fair enough. They wouldn't have to offer free shipping at all.

I bought from B&H, though, because living in Boston means I almost always get things the day after they ship from New Jersey even if I take the cheapest shipping. I just paid over a thousand dollars for the thing, I might as well pay a few more dollars for instant gratification.

Mr Hyde · 07-02-2009, 11:13 PM

yes I'm up late but I just got this in my email......

Hello from Amazon.com.

We now have delivery date(s) for the order you placed on May 22 2009 (Order# ****************):

"Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)"
Estimated arrival date: July 20 2009 - July 24 2009

3 more weeks???? arrrrgggghhhhh

**Ash** · 07-03-2009, 12:17 AM

Interesting - Oz buyers are getting theirs from early next week...
Aussie Aussie Aussie!

Pentaxor · 07-03-2009, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Interesting - Oz buyers are getting theirs from early next week...
Aussie Aussie Aussie!

and Japan got theirs a week ago. BANZAI NIHON !!!!

jogiba · 07-03-2009, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by Mr Hyde

yes I'm up late but I just got this in my email......

Hello from Amazon.com.

We now have delivery date(s) for the order you placed on May 22 2009 (Order# ****************):

"Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)"
Estimated arrival date: July 20 2009 - July 24 2009

3 more weeks???? arrrrgggghhhhh

My K-7 order with amazon yesterday says Shipping estimate: July 13, 2009 .

hlpentax · 07-03-2009, 06:20 AM

This is crazy. I placed my amazon order on may 20th and got the same July 20-24 estimate. I already sold my 20d. This way too long to go clickless

.

nulla · 07-03-2009, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Interesting - Oz buyers are getting theirs from early next week...
Aussie Aussie Aussie!

Got mine today through Teds Cameras ... pre ordered and they sent me a text message 9:30 am this morning telling me the great news... just loving this camera.

Neil

Mr Hyde · 07-03-2009, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by hlpentax

This is crazy. I placed my amazon order on may 20th and got the same July 20-24 estimate. I already sold my 20d. This way too long to go clickless

.

i picked super saver shipping..... did you? It may be why the shipping is delayed a bit

krtwood · 07-03-2009, 09:22 AM

Don't stress over the date Amazon gives when you choose free shipping. That's a worst case scenario, it's often faster than that.

Torphoto · 07-03-2009, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

Yeah, that doesn't look like an Amazon email, it looks like from one of the other dealers.

When I check my Amazon order here is what it says:
Items not yet shipped:
Shipping estimate: July 13, 2009 1 of: Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC

It is amazon, I preordered it since early June

jogiba · 07-03-2009, 01:03 PM

Well I cancelled my Amazon order and ordered from J&R since they ship for free with UPS ground that is 1 day to me and 5% Bing cashback.

hlpentax · 07-04-2009, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by Mr Hyde

i picked super saver shipping..... did you? It may be why the shipping is delayed a bit

Yes I did super saver shipping

.

krtwood · 07-04-2009, 06:24 AM

My amazon order now says shipping on the 9th instead of the 12th, and I chose free shipping.

Mr Hyde · 07-04-2009, 06:32 AM

I just checked and my order has been updated too. My new shipping date is also July 9th. Woohoo!!!

Votesh · 07-04-2009, 08:37 AM

My K-7 from Amazon shipped yesterday and should.be here on Monday. I chose next day shipping.

Originally posted by Mr Hyde

I just checked and my order has been updated too. My new shipping date is also July 9th. Woohoo!!!

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07-02-2009, 09:02 PM	#16
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by tomwil It appears that Amazon intentionally delays shipping by a week if using the Super Saver shipping, calling it processing time. They do this to entice you to pay $79 a year for their "Prime Club" membership which includes faster processing time and free or reduced shipping charges. Which, y'know, seems fair enough. They wouldn't have to offer free shipping at all. I bought from B&H, though, because living in Boston means I almost always get things the day after they ship from New Jersey even if I take the cheapest shipping. I just paid over a thousand dollars for the thing, I might as well pay a few more dollars for instant gratification.

07-02-2009, 11:13 PM	#17
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	yes I'm up late but I just got this in my email...... Hello from Amazon.com. We now have delivery date(s) for the order you placed on May 22 2009 (Order# ****************): "Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)" Estimated arrival date: July 20 2009 - July 24 2009 3 more weeks???? arrrrgggghhhhh

07-03-2009, 12:17 AM	#18
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Interesting - Oz buyers are getting theirs from early next week... Aussie Aussie Aussie!

07-03-2009, 12:23 AM	#19
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by Ash Interesting - Oz buyers are getting theirs from early next week... Aussie Aussie Aussie! and Japan got theirs a week ago. BANZAI NIHON !!!!

07-03-2009, 06:14 AM	#20
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by Mr Hyde yes I'm up late but I just got this in my email...... Hello from Amazon.com. We now have delivery date(s) for the order you placed on May 22 2009 (Order# ****************): "Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)" Estimated arrival date: July 20 2009 - July 24 2009 3 more weeks???? arrrrgggghhhhh My K-7 order with amazon yesterday says Shipping estimate: July 13, 2009 .

07-03-2009, 06:20 AM	#21
hlpentax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sf bay area Posts: 54	This is crazy. I placed my amazon order on may 20th and got the same July 20-24 estimate. I already sold my 20d. This way too long to go clickless .

07-03-2009, 06:47 AM	#22
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by Ash Interesting - Oz buyers are getting theirs from early next week... Aussie Aussie Aussie! Got mine today through Teds Cameras ... pre ordered and they sent me a text message 9:30 am this morning telling me the great news... just loving this camera. Neil

07-03-2009, 07:33 AM	#23
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	Originally posted by hlpentax This is crazy. I placed my amazon order on may 20th and got the same July 20-24 estimate. I already sold my 20d. This way too long to go clickless . i picked super saver shipping..... did you? It may be why the shipping is delayed a bit

07-03-2009, 09:22 AM	#24
krtwood Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NH Posts: 40	Don't stress over the date Amazon gives when you choose free shipping. That's a worst case scenario, it's often faster than that.

07-03-2009, 11:02 AM	#25
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Originally posted by jogiba Yeah, that doesn't look like an Amazon email, it looks like from one of the other dealers. When I check my Amazon order here is what it says: Items not yet shipped: Shipping estimate: July 13, 2009 1 of: Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only) Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC It is amazon, I preordered it since early June

07-03-2009, 01:03 PM	#26
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Well I cancelled my Amazon order and ordered from J&R since they ship for free with UPS ground that is 1 day to me and 5% Bing cashback.

07-04-2009, 02:09 AM	#27
hlpentax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sf bay area Posts: 54	Originally posted by Mr Hyde i picked super saver shipping..... did you? It may be why the shipping is delayed a bit Yes I did super saver shipping .

07-04-2009, 06:24 AM	#28
krtwood Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NH Posts: 40	My amazon order now says shipping on the 9th instead of the 12th, and I chose free shipping.

07-04-2009, 06:32 AM	#29
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	I just checked and my order has been updated too. My new shipping date is also July 9th. Woohoo!!!

07-04-2009, 08:37 AM	#30
Votesh Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	My K-7 from Amazon shipped yesterday and should.be here on Monday. I chose next day shipping. Originally posted by Mr Hyde I just checked and my order has been updated too. My new shipping date is also July 9th. Woohoo!!!