[wmsnyder65]

Hello,

I am thinking of upgrading to the MkII and was concerned about being able to sell my K1 for a decent price. Anyone have done the same and were they able to sell K1 without taking a huge hit?

Thanks.

[Fenwoodian]

Define a "huge hit"?

You're unrealistic if you think you can sell any used digital camera for close to what you paid for it new! For one thing, the warrenttee is not transferrable, that alone will reduce the price a few hundred dollars.

You're probably better off just sending your current K-1 in for an upgrade.

[clickclick]

I think you will do better to upgrade yours. However, you're down to about 3 days to register for it - believe the last day is September 30. Here: Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation - Service & Repair

[twilhelm]

While the used K-1 prices have held at a decent point, even if you had a low shutter count, you would come out much better doing as Fenwoodian said and getting yours upgraded.

All used electronics take a pretty good hit, especially when there’s no warranty.

[darylk]

If I were looking to estimate as asking price, I'd look at the best (lowest) price for a new one from Adorama/BH and plan on asking somewhere between 70 and 80% of that. Would also research the sold listings of this website to see if one sold recently and if the asking price is shown. Keep in mind, though, that the actual selling price may have been less than the asking price.

[clickclick]

Don't forget to calculate eBay/PayPal type fees if your sale involves them.

[Adam]

Hello,

I am thinking of upgrading to the MkII and was concerned about being able to sell my K1 for a decent price. Anyone have done the same and were they able to sell K1 without taking a huge hit?

Thanks.

The last 3 K-1's that have sold on the marketplace were around $1300 (all under 10k actuations). So as others have hinted at, upgrading your K-1 will likely cost the same, if not slightly less after factoring in fees.

Still, this is a really good used value compared to other brands.

Adam
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[6BQ5]

The last 3 K-1's that have sold on the marketplace were around $1300 (all under 10k actuations). So as others have hinted at, upgrading your K-1 will likely cost the same, if not slightly less after factoring in fees.

Still, this is a really good used value compared to other brands.

Agree! Check out the other brands and you'll see how their price plummets after 2 to 3 years compared to the introductory price. Remember, the K-1 debuted for something like $1899 (or was it $1999?) back in 2016. I think Pentax being a small fry in the marketplace plays well for the resale value. Supply and demand. Demand isn't too weak but supply is pretty limited.

[Adam]

Remember, the K-1 debuted for something like $1899 (or was it $1999?) back in 2016.

$1799, then it was increased to $1949 late that year (but street prices remained more or less unchanged, with occasional sales pushing the camera down to the $1499-1699 territory).

[wmsnyder65]

I decided to put in for the upgrade. Looks like there is back log so hopefully I will not have to send in until after the fall color season.