[shuttervox]

Ok, so I am looking to buy a K2000 kit, and there is no one within a
4 hour drive that sells Pentax (Rochester NY).

So, I will be buying off the internet, obviously. I am looking for a
decent price, but I'm not sure I want to risk one of the deep-discount
retailers.

Are there any retailers that are heads above the competition when it
comes to service and speedy shipping?

(I'm thinking like Zappos is for shoes... not the cheapest, but a dream
to work with)


[kurt]

[Duck Dodgers]

99% of my internet photo gear purchases are through B&H. They may not be the cheapest, but they are one of the most stand-up retailers you'll find.

B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders

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[stevebrot]

99% of my internet photo gear purchases are through B&H. They may not be the cheapest, but they are one of the most stand-up retailers you'll find.

B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders

B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio - bhphotovideo.com - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings

And if B&H does not have it, Adorama also has excellent service and a sterling reputation...

Digital cameras, all other cameras and everything photographic from Adorama Camera

Steve

(I sort of switch back and forth between the two...)

[imtheguy]

Agree with Ducky.

I also have done many orders with Adorama but their price is to the penny the same as B&H right now...$639 and change. If you are pinching pennies, BestBuy still has the K20D refurbs for online order for $500. I do not know if its full warranty but if so, $140 buys a nice Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.4 lens for your collection. Just a thought.

[Marc Langille]

A hearty "two thumbs up" for either. I had a serious loss of money in a lost shipment while down in the Rio Grande Valley last year. B&H didn't any problems with fixing it for me. I was taken care of quickly and with expedited shipping for the price of ground shipping.

Both are great choices - I've used Adorama before and they are top notch too.

Regards,
Marc

[deadwolfbones]

I've bought from Amazon, Buy.com, Beach Camera, Buydig, eBay, the Pentaxforums Marketplace... all without any problems.

[heliphoto]

B&H, Adorama, or Amazon (from amazon directly, not necessarily their affiliate stores which sell through amazon's site)... whichever's cheapest to my doorstep gets my business with no hesitation.

[Jester_rm]

I've been happy shopping among Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Beach and KEH with no difficulties among any of them.

[SuperAkuma]

B&H, Adorama, or Amazon (from amazon directly, not necessarily their affiliate stores which sell through amazon's site)... whichever's cheapest to my doorstep gets my business with no hesitation.

Same here.
For big name stuff amazon.com is hard to beat, great price and most of the time its free shipping.
Lately I've bought more stuff from adorama then bh because most of the stuff from adorama is free shipping.

[Tom in Delaware]

Amazon (not necessarily the Amazon marketplace vendors) is fine. They have good return and price protection policies

[SuperAkuma]

Amazon (not necessarily the Amazon marketplace vendors) is fine. They have good return and price protection policies

I think amazon dropped the price protection policies around Dec 08

[Tom in Delaware]

I think amazon dropped the price protection policies around Dec 08

I googled this and it looks like you are correct although they appear to have dropped it last September. Dang.

Suppose you could return the item within the return period and reorder it at the new price if it dropped enough to make the hassle worthwhile.

[Helen Oster]

And if B&H does not have it, Adorama also has excellent service and a sterling reputation...

Digital cameras, all other cameras and everything photographic from Adorama Camera

Steve

Thanks for the feedback - very much appreciated

I also have done many orders with Adorama

....and we look forward to serving you again, very soon!

I've used Adorama before and they are top notch too.

Regards,
Marc

Thank you for your kind words

B&H, Adorama, or Amazon ... whichever's cheapest to my doorstep gets my business with no hesitation.

Sound advice...

I've been happy shopping among Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Beach and KEH with no difficulties among any of them.

Same here.
Lately I've bought more stuff from adorama then bh because most of the stuff from adorama is free shipping.

Makes sense to me!


Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
Digital cameras, all other cameras and everything photographic from Adorama Camera

[Electric Eye]

...Abe's of Maine!,great prices, and service is great too!

[NaClH2O]

I live in NYC so neither B&H nor Adorama get any of my internet sales, a subway ride is still $2.25 and at that cheaper than shipping to the Bx. Besides it's fun to play with your new toy on the train ride home. That said I've found that I get better personal service at Adorama. Don't know if that's because I shop more there and they recognise me or what, but several of the staff there know I shoot pentax and on occasion, have suggested used lenses they just got in stock. (it's how I picked up my FA 20mm f/2.8) The only downside is paying the 8.35% sales tax. But I do buy all the little stuff there, lens caps, neck straps, batteries, SD cards and all that kind of stuff, and when possible throw a big purchase their way too. Got my K10D from them and had a great time on the 1+ hr subway home, reading the manual and putting the strap on and etc, felt like a kid at Christmas.

NaCl(for internet I mostly use either KEH for used lenses or Beach Camera for bodies, flashes etc)H2O