Why no good deals on the KP lately ?

Ronald Oakes · 06-13-2018, 08:14 AM

I have been waiting to sell my backup K3II for a couple months now , and have been holding off because there doesn't seem to be any good promotions going on anywhere on the KP ?
Seems like everything is rather Flat and Stagnant as far as pricing goes on not only the KP , but most of Pentax bodies and lenses ?
Have I missed the Boat so to speak ?
Getting rather frustrated trying to save some money , but as soon as I jump in then it will go on sale , or Rebate somewhere...….

LensBeginner · 06-13-2018, 08:43 AM - **2 Likes**

There's always black friday and cyber monday...
More seriously, I think they started a new pricing philosophy, in line with the rest of the camera market, as many big players are trying to work with smaller volumes, but higher profit margin.

The KP is also a lot of camera for the money, and while it probably didn't sell worldwide quite as expected, in Japan sales are not so bad - judging from the rankings of online shops at least.
That, coupled with the fact that the K-3 successor is still far away, doesn't seem to make a fire sale likely.
So I'd expect just little price fluctuations in the near future.
This is obviously just my opinion, based on the few things I know. I don't want to teach anything to anybody.

**ffking** · 06-13-2018, 08:57 AM - **1 Like**

Yuh - the K-1 held it's value - actually went up in price - all the way to the the mark ii arriving - it's really down to vendor negotiated sales - srs in the UK is running a 9% off coupon code on the KP for the next couple of months, but that's not the sort of thing that makes you press the trigger - on the whole, lenses seem to have more radical cuts than bodies on Black Friday etc - maybe the margins really are that tight.

Adam · 06-13-2018, 09:32 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I have been waiting to sell my backup K3II for a couple months now , and have been holding off because there doesn't seem to be any good promotions going on anywhere on the KP ?
Seems like everything is rather Flat and Stagnant as far as pricing goes on not only the KP , but most of Pentax bodies and lenses ?
Have I missed the Boat so to speak ?
Getting rather frustrated trying to save some money , but as soon as I jump in then it will go on sale , or Rebate somewhere...….

The KP is just $20 above its historical low right now, at B&H. Also $200 below the launch price. I'd say that's a good deal!

Adam
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SSGGeezer · 06-13-2018, 09:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

The KP is just $20 above its historical low right now, at B&H. Also $200 below the launch price. I'd say that's a good deal!

And worth it Ron! maybe not a huge step up from your KP since it is weaker in some ways, but it is still a joy to shoot and see what you captured later when you download the images.

reh321 · 06-13-2018, 10:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

And worth it Ron! maybe not a huge step up from your KP since it is weaker in some ways, but it is still a joy to shoot and see what you captured later when you download the images.

You "lose" top LCD and long bursts ... but I don't use either, so the KP is a better choice for someone like me.

Ronald Oakes · 06-13-2018, 11:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

The KP is just $20 above its historical low right now, at B&H. Also $200 below the launch price. I'd say that's a good deal!

True thinking about it.

---------- Post added 06-13-18 at 11:59 ----------

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

And worth it Ron! maybe not a huge step up from your KP since it is weaker in some ways, but it is still a joy to shoot and see what you captured later when you download the images.

Ive been using one for about 3 months and love it !

---------- Post added 06-13-18 at 12:04 ----------

Originally posted by reh321

You "lose" top LCD and long bursts ... but I don't use either, so the KP is a better choice for someone like me.

I borrowed a KP from my neighbor and fellow forum member (HelenJo) nearly 2 months ago and love it !
However she returns at some point I have to give it back.....I DONT WANT TO !
Any chance a Cruise ship can get lost at Sea Indefinitely ?

LensBeginner · 06-13-2018, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Any chance a Cruise ship can get lost at Sea Indefinitely ?

Reminds me of the ending of Love in the Time of Cholera by G. G. Marquez...

Ronald Oakes · 06-13-2018, 12:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Reminds me of the ending of Love in the Time of Cholera by G. G. Marquez...

Lol.….I will have to Read that !
HelenJo was supposed to be back nearly a Month ago......a short email says "change of Itinerary" and a month later...…...Nothing ?
Her Dog now hates me , and the camera has 5400 clicks...….lol.
At some point I might have to claim this KP by Default......But I want a NEW Camera....not a loaner with 5400 clicks !

BTW......She has 4 of them now.....lol !

fsge · 06-13-2018, 01:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Exact same finding here, I missed a fire deal 2 months ago where a French retailer was selling a couple of new KPs for 650 EUR.
That is the kind of price for a no brainer buy in my opinion...

**Ex Finn.** · 06-14-2018, 09:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

BTW......She has 4 of them now.....lol !

Just keep feeding the dog and shooting with the KP...

**gaweidert** · 06-15-2018, 05:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

--

I borrowed a KP from my neighbor and fellow forum member (HelenJo) nearly 2 months ago and love it !
However she returns at some point I have to give it back.....I DONT WANT TO !
Any chance a Cruise ship can get lost at Sea Indefinitely ?

Was it a three hour tour?

robtcorl · 06-15-2018, 07:06 AM - **2 Likes**

I paid early adopter price and never regretted doing so.

Essdubbya · 06-18-2018, 02:08 AM - **2 Likes**

I picked up a KP in Oz from the distributor who was running a 3 day special for $AUD999. Equivalent to about $US710. That was a couple of weeks ago. Also picked up a K1 MkII for equivalent of $US1,700 - I couldn't resist. Compared to my old K3, which my idiot nephew dropped (autofocus not working unless you press the AF button), the KP is a real step up and the K1 MkII is simply outstanding.
Ebay was offering a 20% discount code for an Ebay discounter (official Australian reseller) so I also picked up a DFA 18-105 and a Sigma 8-16 at attractive prices. Yep, it has been an expensive month. There goes my pocket money for the next 6 months.

fsge · 06-18-2018, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Essdubbya

I picked up a KP in Oz from the distributor who was running a 3 day special for $AUD999. Equivalent to about $US710. That was a couple of weeks ago. Also picked up a K1 MkII for equivalent of $US1,700 - I couldn't resist. Compared to my old K3, which my idiot nephew dropped (autofocus not working unless you press the AF button), the KP is a real step up and the K1 MkII is simply outstanding.
Ebay was offering a 20% discount code for an Ebay discounter (official Australian reseller) so I also picked up a DFA 18-105 and a Sigma 8-16 at attractive prices. Yep, it has been an expensive month. There goes my pocket money for the next 6 months.

This KP price is very attractive, great pick up Monsieur!

06-13-2018, 08:14 AM	#1
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585	Why no good deals on the KP lately ? I have been waiting to sell my backup K3II for a couple months now , and have been holding off because there doesn't seem to be any good promotions going on anywhere on the KP ? Seems like everything is rather Flat and Stagnant as far as pricing goes on not only the KP , but most of Pentax bodies and lenses ? Have I missed the Boat so to speak ? Getting rather frustrated trying to save some money , but as soon as I jump in then it will go on sale , or Rebate somewhere...….

06-18-2018, 02:08 AM - 2 Likes	#14
Essdubbya Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glenorie NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 45	Cheap Kp in Oz I picked up a KP in Oz from the distributor who was running a 3 day special for $AUD999. Equivalent to about $US710. That was a couple of weeks ago. Also picked up a K1 MkII for equivalent of $US1,700 - I couldn't resist. Compared to my old K3, which my idiot nephew dropped (autofocus not working unless you press the AF button), the KP is a real step up and the K1 MkII is simply outstanding. Ebay was offering a 20% discount code for an Ebay discounter (official Australian reseller) so I also picked up a DFA 18-105 and a Sigma 8-16 at attractive prices. Yep, it has been an expensive month. There goes my pocket money for the next 6 months.

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06-13-2018, 08:43 AM - 2 Likes	#2
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	There's always black friday and cyber monday... More seriously, I think they started a new pricing philosophy, in line with the rest of the camera market, as many big players are trying to work with smaller volumes, but higher profit margin. The KP is also a lot of camera for the money, and while it probably didn't sell worldwide quite as expected, in Japan sales are not so bad - judging from the rankings of online shops at least. That, coupled with the fact that the K-3 successor is still far away, doesn't seem to make a fire sale likely. So I'd expect just little price fluctuations in the near future. This is obviously just my opinion, based on the few things I know. I don't want to teach anything to anybody.

06-13-2018, 08:57 AM - 1 Like	#3
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Yuh - the K-1 held it's value - actually went up in price - all the way to the the mark ii arriving - it's really down to vendor negotiated sales - srs in the UK is running a 9% off coupon code on the KP for the next couple of months, but that's not the sort of thing that makes you press the trigger - on the whole, lenses seem to have more radical cuts than bodies on Black Friday etc - maybe the margins really are that tight.

06-13-2018, 09:32 AM - 5 Likes	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I have been waiting to sell my backup K3II for a couple months now , and have been holding off because there doesn't seem to be any good promotions going on anywhere on the KP ? Seems like everything is rather Flat and Stagnant as far as pricing goes on not only the KP , but most of Pentax bodies and lenses ? Have I missed the Boat so to speak ? Getting rather frustrated trying to save some money , but as soon as I jump in then it will go on sale , or Rebate somewhere...…. The KP is just $20 above its historical low right now, at B&H. Also $200 below the launch price. I'd say that's 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:

06-13-2018, 09:41 AM - 1 Like	#5
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Adam The KP is just $20 above its historical low right now, at B&H. Also $200 below the launch price. I'd say that's a good deal! And worth it Ron! maybe not a huge step up from your KP since it is weaker in some ways, but it is still a joy to shoot and see what you captured later when you download the images.

06-13-2018, 10:33 AM - 1 Like	#6
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by SSGGeezer And worth it Ron! maybe not a huge step up from your KP since it is weaker in some ways, but it is still a joy to shoot and see what you captured later when you download the images. You "lose" top LCD and long bursts ... but I don't use either, so the KP is a better choice for someone like me.

06-13-2018, 11:58 AM - 1 Like	#7
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam The KP is just $20 above its historical low right now, at B&H. Also $200 below the launch price. I'd say that's a good deal! True thinking about it. ---------- Post added 06-13-18 at 11:59 ---------- Originally posted by SSGGeezer And worth it Ron! maybe not a huge step up from your KP since it is weaker in some ways, but it is still a joy to shoot and see what you captured later when you download the images. Ive been using one for about 3 months and love it ! ---------- Post added 06-13-18 at 12:04 ---------- Originally posted by reh321 You "lose" top LCD and long bursts ... but I don't use either, so the KP is a better choice for someone like me. I borrowed a KP from my neighbor and fellow forum member (HelenJo) nearly 2 months ago and love it ! However she returns at some point I have to give it back.....I DONT WANT TO ! Any chance a Cruise ship can get lost at Sea Indefinitely ?

06-13-2018, 12:06 PM - 1 Like	#8
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Any chance a Cruise ship can get lost at Sea Indefinitely ? Reminds me of the ending of Love in the Time of Cholera by G. G. Marquez...

06-13-2018, 12:11 PM - 2 Likes	#9
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Originally posted by LensBeginner Reminds me of the ending of Love in the Time of Cholera by G. G. Marquez... Lol.….I will have to Read that ! HelenJo was supposed to be back nearly a Month ago......a short email says "change of Itinerary" and a month later...…...Nothing ? Her Dog now hates me , and the camera has 5400 clicks...….lol. At some point I might have to claim this KP by Default......But I want a NEW Camera....not a loaner with 5400 clicks ! BTW......She has 4 of them now.....lol !

06-13-2018, 01:06 PM - 3 Likes	#10
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Exact same finding here, I missed a fire deal 2 months ago where a French retailer was selling a couple of new KPs for 650 EUR. That is the kind of price for a no brainer buy in my opinion...

06-14-2018, 09:53 PM - 2 Likes	#11
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes BTW......She has 4 of them now.....lol ! Just keep feeding the dog and shooting with the KP...

06-15-2018, 05:13 AM - 2 Likes	#12
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes -- I borrowed a KP from my neighbor and fellow forum member (HelenJo) nearly 2 months ago and love it ! However she returns at some point I have to give it back.....I DONT WANT TO ! Any chance a Cruise ship can get lost at Sea Indefinitely ? Was it a three hour tour?

06-15-2018, 07:06 AM - 2 Likes	#13
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I paid early adopter price and never regretted doing so.

06-18-2018, 07:52 AM	#15
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by Essdubbya I picked up a KP in Oz from the distributor who was running a 3 day special for $AUD999. Equivalent to about $US710. That was a couple of weeks ago. Also picked up a K1 MkII for equivalent of $US1,700 - I couldn't resist. Compared to my old K3, which my idiot nephew dropped (autofocus not working unless you press the AF button), the KP is a real step up and the K1 MkII is simply outstanding. Ebay was offering a 20% discount code for an Ebay discounter (official Australian reseller) so I also picked up a DFA 18-105 and a Sigma 8-16 at attractive prices. Yep, it has been an expensive month. There goes my pocket money for the next 6 months. This KP price is very attractive, great pick up Monsieur!