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DogLover · 10-25-2013, 12:23 PM

My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me.

vonBaloney · 10-25-2013, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me.

Wow, that is a *truly* tough situation. You have my absolutely *genuine* sympathies...

JinDesu · 10-25-2013, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me.

I was almost confused by this. Almost.

Well played.

**jatrax** · 10-25-2013, 12:37 PM

Sigh....

Col · 10-25-2013, 12:59 PM

That's tough, and it has started weeks before the camera exists. I thought the extended period should come at the other end. Also I hear you'll have no control over the colour of any replacements. Still I believe they are good at getting oil of Nikon shutters and seabirds.

**rod_grant** · 10-25-2013, 02:11 PM

And if your new Thunderbird needs warranty work you wont let Ford do the work?

Adam · 10-25-2013, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me.

Ricoh Imaging is the company name. "Pentax" isn't a part of it any more

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p38arover · 10-25-2013, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me.

Pentax is doomed!

Even though your post is tongue in cheek, I do understand. I received a very nice gold Omega watch from my employer after completing 30 years service (I eventually did 37 years) but it was engraved with the name of the company which had taken us over 2 years before, not with the name of the company I'd worked for since the day I turned 17. The new company, Telstra, is much loathed in Australia. I've never worn the watch. Had it been engraved OTC - Overseas Telecommunications Corporation - I'd wear it with pride.

I was one of the last to receive a gold watch. Our presentation was the last the company did.

bobmaxja · 10-25-2013, 04:48 PM

I waste my time reading this post , let.s close it .

stevebrot · 10-25-2013, 05:45 PM

Pentax is doomed

Ricoh is evil

ScooterMaxi Jim · 10-26-2013, 07:40 PM

Where's Honeywell when you really need it? (Joke, joke, joke.)

vonBaloney · 10-26-2013, 08:12 PM

Keeping a low profile...

bossa · 10-26-2013, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me.

Maybe Nikon will help you out...

10-25-2013, 12:23 PM	#1
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Useless Extended Warranty! My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me.

10-25-2013, 02:48 PM	#8
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by DogLover My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me. Pentax is doomed! Even though your post is tongue in cheek, I do understand. I received a very nice gold Omega watch from my employer after completing 30 years service (I eventually did 37 years) but it was engraved with the name of the company which had taken us over 2 years before, not with the name of the company I'd worked for since the day I turned 17. The new company, Telstra, is much loathed in Australia. I've never worn the watch. Had it been engraved OTC - Overseas Telecommunications Corporation - I'd wear it with pride. I was one of the last to receive a gold watch. Our presentation was the last the company did. Last edited by p38arover; 10-25-2013 at 02:57 PM.

10-26-2013, 08:12 PM	#12
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10-25-2013, 12:31 PM	#2
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by DogLover My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me. Wow, that is a truly tough situation. You have my absolutely genuine sympathies...

10-25-2013, 12:32 PM	#3
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by DogLover My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me. I was almost confused by this. Almost. Well played.

10-25-2013, 12:37 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Sigh....

10-25-2013, 12:59 PM	#5
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	That's tough, and it has started weeks before the camera exists. I thought the extended period should come at the other end. Also I hear you'll have no control over the colour of any replacements. Still I believe they are good at getting oil of Nikon shutters and seabirds.

10-25-2013, 02:11 PM	#6
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	And if your new Thunderbird needs warranty work you wont let Ford do the work?

10-25-2013, 02:13 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by DogLover My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me. Ricoh Imaging is the company name. "Pentax" isn't a part of it any more Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

10-25-2013, 04:48 PM	#9
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I waste my time reading this post , let.s close it .

10-25-2013, 05:45 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Pentax is doomed Ricoh is evil

10-26-2013, 07:40 PM	#11
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Where's Honeywell when you really need it? (Joke, joke, joke.)

10-26-2013, 09:06 PM	#13
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by DogLover My extended warranty for my K-3 arrived today, and I am greatly dismayed to see that it is labeled a Ricoh warranty. What the crap? I refuse to put anything to use with the name Ricoh on it. It really sucks, because now, if my K-3 needs service, I'll just have to eat the cost rather than letting Ricoh pay to repair or replace it. Gloom, despair, and misery on me. Maybe Nikon will help you out...

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