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emergo · 03-02-2013, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by phillydad

I saw someone quote the price of a "New" K5 of $513. Would something like this be eligible for a 2 year extended warrantee? (and if new bodies are sold on Pentax Forums, what will the warrantee situation be?). At that price, I'd love one - especially if one could get the 2 year extension...

that's a good question, as I asked one of the Pentax staff members at the sale if warranties still apply and she said 'yes,' however my receipt was labeled 'no warranty, no returns.' But the receipt was not itemized with item descriptions or serial numbers and most items had their warranty cards in the box.

I went ahead and registered my new gear at Pentax Imaging anyway.

Adam · 03-02-2013, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by phillydad

I saw someone quote the price of a "New" K5 of $513. Would something like this be eligible for a 2 year extended warrantee? (and if new bodies are sold on Pentax Forums, what will the warrantee situation be?). At that price, I'd love one - especially if one could get the 2 year extension...

Dunno, you'd have to ask Pentax. Usually there's only warranty on new purchases.

And they changed their mind- these items won't be sold on PF

code4code5 · 03-02-2013, 11:58 AM

I picked up a refurb K20 to replace my broken one for $170 and an AF540 for $181. I was told by one of the staff at Denver Pro Photo that they were actually contacted by Pentax with an offer for them to be Pentax's only official retailer in Denver. It seems a perfect match, as DPP is the last real photo lab and shop around town. It's always been odd to me that with thir headquarters in Denver, there was no where to go and buy a Pentax DSLR.

I came really close to getting a K5 for $513, but value my marriage too much.

mee · 03-02-2013, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by code4code5

I came really close to getting a K5 for $513, but value my marriage too much.

Wise man!

I wish they had done this through ebay at least.. somewhere online.. I would have got an 18-55WR for 86 dollars.

**Tom S.** · 03-02-2013, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Dunno, you'd have to ask Pentax. Usually there's only warranty on new purchases.

And they changed their mind- these items won't be sold on PF

Well, that certainly sucks.

Mark Castleman · 03-02-2013, 03:15 PM

There were some good deals to be had, and lots of stuff still there on Saturday afternoon. I got a 55-300mm for $182 and an AF540FGz for $189 and was tempted by a Kr kit for $225. It is nice to have a local place again where Pentax stuff can be seen and handled. They even had several 645D that one could hold and fantasize over. The sale goes on until 6 today (the 2nd) so if you are local if would definitely go by.

emergo · 03-02-2013, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by code4code5

I was told by one of the staff at Denver Pro Photo that they were actually contacted by Pentax with an offer for them to be Pentax's only official retailer in Denver.

well, when I was in DPP yesterday, they had a large counter with what looked like a permanent pentax logo on it with a bunch of pentax gear on the wall behind. I'd say that was pretty good evidence that there is finally a pentax dealer in denver!

PENFRED · 03-02-2013, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by Mark Castleman

There were some good deals to be had, and lots of stuff still there on Saturday afternoon. I got a 55-300mm for $182 and an AF540FGz for $189 and was tempted by a Kr kit for $225. It is nice to have a local place again where Pentax stuff can be seen and handled. They even had several 645D that one could hold and fantasize over. The sale goes on until 6 today (the 2nd) so if you are local if would definitely go by.

Yes, those 645D bodies were going for $6k - not bad. Still too rich for my blood; but, I did pick up the last (I think) 31 mm limited they had for $787 + tax (ouch!).

Had a nice talk with one of the older Pentax reps, and the word I got from the other (younger) rep was "good things are coming" - but he wouldn't say what or when.

I've never seen so many Pentax shooters in one place, at one time - ever. It would be nice if Pentax Denver repeated events similar to this in the future - maybe educational seminars like Canon and Nikon do.

Pentaxians would come and maybe bring (non Pentax) friends.

Buschmaster · 03-02-2013, 11:57 PM

Definitely would have bought some WR and possibly a flash if I had the chance to attend this!

phillydad · 03-03-2013, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by Adam

And they changed their mind- these items won't be sold on PF

I wish they would reconsider, and find some creative way for more of us to get our hands on those deals. Cameras, Lenses, and Binoculars... Bummed that I missed out.

**K(s)evin** · 03-04-2013, 05:55 PM

I'm under the impression that there will be at least one more event like this, in Denver, in the next several months. Speaking with one of the Pentax employees, she said that she had been too busy to even get to "her" warehouse yet. She said that there were several 645d's and "boxes and boxes" of lenses. Keep your eyes and ears open.

Also, ALL of the items sold were "as-is, no warranty". You were very much encouraged to try everything and examine it closely. They all had color coded stickers which indicated their status. The vast majority of the items were stock returns from retailers. Most had never been opened. Every item I left with (lenses) were still wrapped and had never been removed from their pouches. I noticed that on all three Limiteds I purchased that the serial #'s were very low, all of them just 4 digits. So I'm guessing that mine were stock returns and had just been sitting here in a warehouse for a few years. Other items were repackaged from damaged boxes, and a few were coded as "2nd class" and as exchanges.

I don't think this would have worked over the internet. You had to be there to try them yourself.

Docrwm · 03-04-2013, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Dunno, you'd have to ask Pentax. Usually there's only warranty on new purchases.

And they changed their mind- these items won't be sold on PF

Sad. Guess they thought they'd be undercutting their own new sales. Funny, I asked what happened to returns and open boxes a few months ago because I had never seen any on sale (like we see with Sigma for instance). Guess I know now.

**monochrome** · 03-04-2013, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by K(s)evin

I'm under the impression that there will be at least one more event like this, in Denver, in the next several months.

I wonder how the economics of flying out there would work out?

JinDesu · 03-04-2013, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I wonder how the economics of flying out there would work out?

Buy 3 645Ds and you've made up the airfare =p

Docrwm · 03-04-2013, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Buy 3 645Ds and you've made up the airfare =p

From where? What class?

03-02-2013, 11:02 AM	#32
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03-02-2013, 08:29 AM	#31
emergo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coloroado Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	Originally posted by phillydad I saw someone quote the price of a "New" K5 of $513. Would something like this be eligible for a 2 year extended warrantee? (and if new bodies are sold on Pentax Forums, what will the warrantee situation be?). At that price, I'd love one - especially if one could get the 2 year extension... that's a good question, as I asked one of the Pentax staff members at the sale if warranties still apply and she said 'yes,' however my receipt was labeled 'no warranty, no returns.' But the receipt was not itemized with item descriptions or serial numbers and most items had their warranty cards in the box. I went ahead and registered my new gear at Pentax Imaging anyway.

03-02-2013, 11:58 AM	#33
code4code5 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 438	I picked up a refurb K20 to replace my broken one for $170 and an AF540 for $181. I was told by one of the staff at Denver Pro Photo that they were actually contacted by Pentax with an offer for them to be Pentax's only official retailer in Denver. It seems a perfect match, as DPP is the last real photo lab and shop around town. It's always been odd to me that with thir headquarters in Denver, there was no where to go and buy a Pentax DSLR. I came really close to getting a K5 for $513, but value my marriage too much.

03-02-2013, 12:01 PM	#34
mee Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6,192	Originally posted by code4code5 I came really close to getting a K5 for $513, but value my marriage too much. Wise man! I wish they had done this through ebay at least.. somewhere online.. I would have got an 18-55WR for 86 dollars.

03-02-2013, 02:05 PM	#35
Tom S. Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,251	Originally posted by Adam Dunno, you'd have to ask Pentax. Usually there's only warranty on new purchases. And they changed their mind- these items won't be sold on PF Well, that certainly sucks.

03-02-2013, 03:15 PM	#36
Mark Castleman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Westminster, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 298	There were some good deals to be had, and lots of stuff still there on Saturday afternoon. I got a 55-300mm for $182 and an AF540FGz for $189 and was tempted by a Kr kit for $225. It is nice to have a local place again where Pentax stuff can be seen and handled. They even had several 645D that one could hold and fantasize over. The sale goes on until 6 today (the 2nd) so if you are local if would definitely go by.

03-02-2013, 04:56 PM	#37
emergo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coloroado Photos: Gallery Posts: 258	Originally posted by code4code5 I was told by one of the staff at Denver Pro Photo that they were actually contacted by Pentax with an offer for them to be Pentax's only official retailer in Denver. well, when I was in DPP yesterday, they had a large counter with what looked like a permanent pentax logo on it with a bunch of pentax gear on the wall behind. I'd say that was pretty good evidence that there is finally a pentax dealer in denver!

03-02-2013, 07:17 PM	#38
PENFRED Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: DENVER Posts: 84	Originally posted by Mark Castleman There were some good deals to be had, and lots of stuff still there on Saturday afternoon. I got a 55-300mm for $182 and an AF540FGz for $189 and was tempted by a Kr kit for $225. It is nice to have a local place again where Pentax stuff can be seen and handled. They even had several 645D that one could hold and fantasize over. The sale goes on until 6 today (the 2nd) so if you are local if would definitely go by. Yes, those 645D bodies were going for $6k - not bad. Still too rich for my blood; but, I did pick up the last (I think) 31 mm limited they had for $787 + tax (ouch!). Had a nice talk with one of the older Pentax reps, and the word I got from the other (younger) rep was "good things are coming" - but he wouldn't say what or when. I've never seen so many Pentax shooters in one place, at one time - ever. It would be nice if Pentax Denver repeated events similar to this in the future - maybe educational seminars like Canon and Nikon do. Pentaxians would come and maybe bring (non Pentax) friends.

03-02-2013, 11:57 PM	#39
Buschmaster Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 806	Definitely would have bought some WR and possibly a flash if I had the chance to attend this!

03-03-2013, 04:55 AM	#40
phillydad Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 44	Originally posted by Adam And they changed their mind- these items won't be sold on PF I wish they would reconsider, and find some creative way for more of us to get our hands on those deals. Cameras, Lenses, and Binoculars... Bummed that I missed out.

03-04-2013, 05:55 PM	#41
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 276	I'm under the impression that there will be at least one more event like this, in Denver, in the next several months. Speaking with one of the Pentax employees, she said that she had been too busy to even get to "her" warehouse yet. She said that there were several 645d's and "boxes and boxes" of lenses. Keep your eyes and ears open. Also, ALL of the items sold were "as-is, no warranty". You were very much encouraged to try everything and examine it closely. They all had color coded stickers which indicated their status. The vast majority of the items were stock returns from retailers. Most had never been opened. Every item I left with (lenses) were still wrapped and had never been removed from their pouches. I noticed that on all three Limiteds I purchased that the serial #'s were very low, all of them just 4 digits. So I'm guessing that mine were stock returns and had just been sitting here in a warehouse for a few years. Other items were repackaged from damaged boxes, and a few were coded as "2nd class" and as exchanges. I don't think this would have worked over the internet. You had to be there to try them yourself.

03-04-2013, 06:48 PM	#42
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Adam Dunno, you'd have to ask Pentax. Usually there's only warranty on new purchases. And they changed their mind- these items won't be sold on PF Sad. Guess they thought they'd be undercutting their own new sales. Funny, I asked what happened to returns and open boxes a few months ago because I had never seen any on sale (like we see with Sigma for instance). Guess I know now.

03-04-2013, 06:52 PM	#43
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kirkwood (St. Louis) MO USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,800	Originally posted by K(s)evin I'm under the impression that there will be at least one more event like this, in Denver, in the next several months. I wonder how the economics of flying out there would work out?

03-04-2013, 07:01 PM	#44
JinDesu Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,631	Originally posted by monochrome I wonder how the economics of flying out there would work out? Buy 3 645Ds and you've made up the airfare =p

03-04-2013, 07:05 PM	#45
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by JinDesu Buy 3 645Ds and you've made up the airfare =p From where? What class?