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LFLee · 06-01-2016, 08:14 AM

Both BHphoto and Adorama are showing no stock for as long as when I check...

Now Amazon have two unit left.... and is selling at a higher price, 1899 ??

is production super low, or they are selling like hot cake?

dodel · 06-01-2016, 08:23 AM

Here's your answer
Kumamoto Earthquakes to Affect Pentax Camera Availability - Photo Industry News | PentaxForums.com

**pepperberry farm** · 06-01-2016, 08:23 AM

hot cakes, believe it....

**UncleVanya** · 06-01-2016, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by dodel

Here's your answer
Kumamoto Earthquakes to Affect Pentax Camera Availability - Photo Industry News | PentaxForums.com

I'm not sure that earthquake is entirely the issue. The camera has sold well. Ricoh was pretty cagey about what exactly is impacted and what isn't so it is certainly possible. The truth also is that the camera has been a good seller in relation to the amount of supply they have on hand.

**luftfluss** · 06-01-2016, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by LFLee

Both BHphoto and Adorama are showing no stock for as long as when I check...

Now Amazon have two unit left.... and is selling at a higher price, 1899 ??

is production super low, or they are selling like hot cake?

That's not Amazon proper, it's a third-party seller.

Adam · 06-01-2016, 09:15 AM

Pretty high initial demand, that's for sure.

**jatrax** · 06-01-2016, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by dodel

Here's your answer Kumamoto Earthquakes to Affect Pentax Camera Availability - Photo Industry News | PentaxForums.com

Unlikely. At least not yet, surely Ricoh would have had enough sensors in inventory to cover initial production runs. Going forward as parts dry up it will likely be an issue.

Originally posted by LFLee

Now Amazon have two unit left.... and is selling at a higher price, 1899 ??

Not Amazon. A third party seller trying to take advantage of desperate buyers. Not sure he even actually has any inventory. order from him and he will buy it elsewhere and ship to you.

Originally posted by LFLee

is production super low, or they are selling like hot cake?

Hot cakes. They are selling as soon as they come in to stock.

disconnekt · 06-01-2016, 11:31 AM

It's mainly due to the fact that WAY more people pre-ordered the K-1 than Ricoh initially first thought.

As far as the earthquake relation, not really a major cause of low stock (extremely minor), see above statement.

Like many other members have already said on many other posts, "You can't believe everything you read on Amazon about a specific product, especially when it comes to "Discontinued" products".

sculptor666 · 06-01-2016, 12:14 PM

this is the 5th amazon third party seller to have stock... two have been fishy (selling for $800 from a store someone created in the previous 24hrs) and the other three have been real sellers with lots feedback selling for $1900 (same total as amazon official store, where i'd be paying $100 in tax). on tuesday, the camera box (via amazon) had 10 in stock, but they disappeared in a few hours... i watched them go

... i have to wait another month or so.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-01-2016, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

why is K-1 backorder ...

I think the initial uptake/demand has been greater than anticipated.

Eric4 · 06-01-2016, 02:36 PM

The Looking Glass in Berkeley had two yesterday until I arrived and purchased one.

They should still have one that you can order on their website DSLR : Looking Glass Photo & Camera

**monochrome** · 06-01-2016, 02:39 PM - **1 Like**

I actually feel quite fortunate to have one.

**ffking** · 06-01-2016, 02:56 PM

srs is out of stock in the UK also

Wheatfield · 06-01-2016, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

Both BHphoto and Adorama are showing no stock for as long as when I check...

Now Amazon have two unit left.... and is selling at a higher price, 1899 ??

is production super low, or they are selling like hot cake?

Demand outstripping. My local Pentax Rep mentioned that they had pre sold their entire first two runs.

**Schraubstock** · 06-01-2016, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

My local Pentax Rep mentioned that they had pre sold their entire first two runs.

But I guess he did not tell you how many were produced in each run ?

That would be the more interesting thing to know.

06-01-2016, 08:14 AM	#1
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	why is K-1 backorder ... Both BHphoto and Adorama are showing no stock for as long as when I check... Now Amazon have two unit left.... and is selling at a higher price, 1899 ?? is production super low, or they are selling like hot cake?

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dodel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Quebec Posts: 81	Here's your answer Kumamoto Earthquakes to Affect Pentax Camera Availability - Photo Industry News \| PentaxForums.com

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,780	hot cakes, believe it....

06-01-2016, 08:28 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by dodel Here's your answer Kumamoto Earthquakes to Affect Pentax Camera Availability - Photo Industry News \| PentaxForums.com I'm not sure that earthquake is entirely the issue. The camera has sold well. Ricoh was pretty cagey about what exactly is impacted and what isn't so it is certainly possible. The truth also is that the camera has been a good seller in relation to the amount of supply they have on hand.

06-01-2016, 08:37 AM	#5
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	Originally posted by LFLee Both BHphoto and Adorama are showing no stock for as long as when I check... Now Amazon have two unit left.... and is selling at a higher price, 1899 ?? is production super low, or they are selling like hot cake? That's not Amazon proper, it's a third-party seller.

06-01-2016, 09:21 AM	#7
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by dodel Here's your answer Kumamoto Earthquakes to Affect Pentax Camera Availability - Photo Industry News \| PentaxForums.com Unlikely. At least not yet, surely Ricoh would have had enough sensors in inventory to cover initial production runs. Going forward as parts dry up it will likely be an issue. Originally posted by LFLee Now Amazon have two unit left.... and is selling at a higher price, 1899 ?? Not Amazon. A third party seller trying to take advantage of desperate buyers. Not sure he even actually has any inventory. order from him and he will buy it elsewhere and ship to you. Originally posted by LFLee is production super low, or they are selling like hot cake? Hot cakes. They are selling as soon as they come in to stock.

06-01-2016, 11:31 AM	#8
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	It's mainly due to the fact that WAY more people pre-ordered the K-1 than Ricoh initially first thought. As far as the earthquake relation, not really a major cause of low stock (extremely minor), see above statement. Like many other members have already said on many other posts, "You can't believe everything you read on Amazon about a specific product, especially when it comes to "Discontinued" products".

06-01-2016, 12:14 PM	#9
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	this is the 5th amazon third party seller to have stock... two have been fishy (selling for $800 from a store someone created in the previous 24hrs) and the other three have been real sellers with lots feedback selling for $1900 (same total as amazon official store, where i'd be paying $100 in tax). on tuesday, the camera box (via amazon) had 10 in stock, but they disappeared in a few hours... i watched them go ... i have to wait another month or so.

06-01-2016, 02:28 PM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,866	Originally posted by LFLee why is K-1 backorder ... I think the initial uptake/demand has been greater than anticipated.

06-01-2016, 02:36 PM	#11
Eric4 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 33	The Looking Glass in Berkeley had two yesterday until I arrived and purchased one. They should still have one that you can order on their website DSLR : Looking Glass Photo & Camera

06-01-2016, 02:39 PM - 1 Like	#12
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I actually feel quite fortunate to have one.

06-01-2016, 02:56 PM	#13
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	srs is out of stock in the UK also

06-01-2016, 04:49 PM	#14
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,987	Originally posted by LFLee Both BHphoto and Adorama are showing no stock for as long as when I check... Now Amazon have two unit left.... and is selling at a higher price, 1899 ?? is production super low, or they are selling like hot cake? Demand outstripping. My local Pentax Rep mentioned that they had pre sold their entire first two runs.

06-01-2016, 10:38 PM	#15
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by Wheatfield My local Pentax Rep mentioned that they had pre sold their entire first two runs. But I guess he did not tell you how many were produced in each run ? That would be the more interesting thing to know.