K1 holding value

Leumas · 08-14-2017, 07:14 PM

Well....people must be liking their K1's 'cause I can't seem to find any for much of a discount off ebay.

Adam · 08-14-2017, 07:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Well, the retail price was increased from $1799 to $1949 a few months after launch, and the camera's street price (new) has ranged between $1799 and $1899 since then, so yup

$1799 is considered a good deal.

**jlstrawman** · 08-14-2017, 07:42 PM - **1 Like**

A gently used K-1 is a very good value. Several have been offered in the PF Marketplace.

**jpzk** · 08-14-2017, 08:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Leumas

Well....people must be liking their K1's 'cause I can't seem to find any for much of a discount off ebay.

Keep your eyes wide opened for a sudden Marketplace deal ... you never know!

awscreo · 08-14-2017, 08:58 PM - **1 Like**

There were few under 1700$ on marketplace here, maybe worth scrolling through pages. I won't be selling mine for a long time) beast of a camera

severalsnakes · 08-15-2017, 04:58 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm glad I didn't stick with my "wait until it gets closer to $1,000" plan, because I think I'd be waiting a loooonng time. It's a great little machine! I don't regret the price at all ($1,795 from B&H earlier this year).

larsbars · 08-29-2017, 02:48 PM - **1 Like**

I just sold one for 1450 on the marketplace. Sad to leave pentax but I've really started to focus on event photography (bicycling, running, etc) and weddings. AF is really accurate and good but it's not SUPER quick. If i was still doing portraiture and landscapes there wouldn't have been a reason to leave. The camera is ridiculously cheap for what it offers.

08-14-2017, 07:14 PM	#1
Leumas Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 454	K1 holding value Well....people must be liking their K1's 'cause I can't seem to find any for much of a discount off ebay.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Well, the retail price was increased from $1799 to $1949 a few months after launch, and the camera's street price (new) has ranged between $1799 and $1899 since then, so yup $1799 is considered a good deal. 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:

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08-14-2017, 07:42 PM - 1 Like	#3
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	A gently used K-1 is a very good value. Several have been offered in the PF Marketplace.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Leumas Well....people must be liking their K1's 'cause I can't seem to find any for much of a discount off ebay. Keep your eyes wide opened for a sudden Marketplace deal ... you never know!

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awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	There were few under 1700$ on marketplace here, maybe worth scrolling through pages. I won't be selling mine for a long time) beast of a camera

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severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	I'm glad I didn't stick with my "wait until it gets closer to $1,000" plan, because I think I'd be waiting a loooonng time. It's a great little machine! I don't regret the price at all ($1,795 from B&H earlier this year).

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larsbars Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 31	I just sold one for 1450 on the marketplace. Sad to leave pentax but I've really started to focus on event photography (bicycling, running, etc) and weddings. AF is really accurate and good but it's not SUPER quick. If i was still doing portraiture and landscapes there wouldn't have been a reason to leave. The camera is ridiculously cheap for what it offers.