K10D shoppers... Who has found the best deal recently (12/12/07)

loudbay · 12-12-2007, 05:40 PM

I realize this is my first post, so here it goes: My name is Matt, this board has been a wealth of information, and I'm not at all concerned about making the wrong decision on going with a k10d.

I've been lurking for some time now, and I wanted to bring out any more lurkers or potential k10d
shoppers.

I though for the last few people who are searching for a K10D before the rebate expires we could share the best deals we've found.

Here's the best I've found so far:

Circuit City k10d w/ 18-55 kit lens: $711.95
Get the 10% off coupon for Circuit City from ebay or AAA.com if you are a AAA member.
=640.XX+ tax BEFORE REBATE
So approximately $585 all said and done.

I'm holding off a couple more days to see if I can save a few more bucks, but I think that's as good as it gets.

Please let me know if you guys have seen a better deal recently.

Thanks and Happy Holidays,
Matt

Duck Dodgers · 12-12-2007, 06:44 PM

They didn't allow the AAA discount when I ordered mine from them last month, since it was "already on sale" ($250 off their normal $999). Still, not bad for $650 after rebate (which was approved today...woot!).

-edit; BTW, this is my second post; Hi!

Jodokast96 · 12-12-2007, 06:53 PM

Pentax K10D 10MP Digital SLR Body with 18-55mm Lens Kit with Free 2GB Memory Card |BuyDig.com Same price, no tax.

loudbay · 12-12-2007, 07:13 PM

That is good to know if CC isn't taking that AAA coupon. That would be a bummer. What about bodies only? I missed a good deal a couple of weeks ago for shop.com or a similar site. I have a few Pentax lenses still (nice and aged), so the kit lens isn't that important, although it seems hard to beat for the $60 or $70 people are letting it go for.

DuckD: Good to see another 'new guy' here. Did you order online with the coupon code? There doesn't seem to be any written exclusions to that effect. Thanks, Matt

Last edited by loudbay; 12-12-2007 at 07:31 PM.

Jodokast96 · 12-12-2007, 07:39 PM

The same site I linked to has the body only for $629 before rebate.

Duck Dodgers · 12-12-2007, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by loudbay

Did you order online with the coupon code? There doesn't seem to be any written exclusions to that effect. Thanks, Matt

I tried; I entered the code AAA emailed me, but it didn't show up at checkout. So I tried an experiment; I deleted the K10D from my shopping cart and then added a Nikon DSLR that wasn't on sale. Then the code "took." Deleted the Nikon and re-added the Pentax...still no joy. So I read "the fine print" on the discount: "Not combinable with select Circuit City Offers." I believe that is their out. They were already showing a "sale price," so I could not "combine" that discount.

Oh well. So I paid $75 more than I had anticipated. Still worth it. Looks like they've dropped the price even further...down to $711 compared to the $750 I paid. Plus the $100 rebate from Pentax. I had originally been hot for the K100D Super kit, but Circuit City was perpetually out of stock on it (now I see they've dropped it from their site entirely), and I HAD to buy from CC, as I had $400 worth of frequent-flyer gift cards with them. So, the K10D it was.

(OT: That's weird; Firefox's spell-checker flags "Pentax" but not "Nikon" or "Canon." Bogus. Hmmm. Flags "Leica," too. I guess we're in good company.

)

benplaut · 12-13-2007, 02:27 AM

I've been doing my homework--buydig seems to be the best right now. Cheaper than ebay, even.

Miserere · 12-13-2007, 06:31 AM

Guys (and Gals),

Please be sure to check the rating of the store you buy from to make sure you won't get scammed. The best prices on photo equipment always seem to come from shady dealers. You can check them out here:

Ratings and Reviews for 13,693 Stores at ResellerRatings.com: Search: Showing All Stores

Also, since the new Pentax models are being announced in January, I suspect the price of the K10D will drop considerably once the rebate expires at the end of January and the new models begin to ship (although they may not ship until some weeks after that). At this point the K10D will likely be discontinued and stores will be trying to get rid of their inventory.

Just something to think about.

regken · 12-13-2007, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Miserere

Guys (and Gals),

Please be sure to check the rating of the store you buy from to make sure you won't get scammed. The best prices on photo equipment always seem to come from shady dealers. You can check them out here:

Ratings and Reviews for 13,693 Stores at ResellerRatings.com: Search: Showing All Stores

Also, since the new Pentax models are being announced in January, I suspect the price of the K10D will drop considerably once the rebate expires at the end of January and the new models begin to ship (although they may not ship until some weeks after that). At this point the K10D will likely be discontinued and stores will be trying to get rid of their inventory.

Just something to think about.

IMO it's going to go the other way. My guess is the K10D will stay in production for another year and the rebate will be discontinued on it at the end of January. I also think the k100D Super will stay in production for another year but the rebate will continue. The pricing after rebates in the spring will be something like this for bodies only:

K100D super $350

K200D $500

K10D $650

K20D $1.200

Regards,

Ken

kb244 · 12-13-2007, 08:06 AM

I got mine from Beachcamera.com , 619$ for the body, then 100$ mail in rebate.

CJSpangler · 12-13-2007, 08:32 AM

circuit city won't allow the AAA Rebate since its already being discounted by what they claim as their normal market price of 900 dollars (atleast was the case when I try to buy it)

The AAA 10 percent is only applied to normal priced items. 650 after rebate is not bad when I got it back in October. I imagine there are only slightly better deals now.

incitatus · 12-13-2007, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by regken

IMO it's going to go the other way. My guess is the K10D will stay in production for another year and the rebate will be discontinued on it at the end of January. I also think the k100D Super will stay in production for another year but the rebate will continue. The pricing after rebates in the spring will be something like this for bodies only:

K100D super $350

K200D $500

K10D $650

K20D $1.200

Regards,

Ken

Prices will definately drop once the new models are announced especially used bodies, which is probably the way I'll be going.

That always happens, just look at what happened to the k100d when the super was anounced

Workingdog · 12-13-2007, 09:34 AM

Beach Camera has "readjusted" their price to $629.00 before rebate for the body only. Still a very good deal from a reputable reseller with free shipping. Too bad they're currenly out of the Tamron 18-250 that I want to get along with the body. I may have to get the lens from BH photo video. Also a top-rated reseller. Check both out at resellerratings.com

gpaual · 12-13-2007, 10:01 AM

5. Pentax K100D SUPER 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Set w/SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Lens -52mm-
Our Low Price: $539.00
Rebate Amount: $100.00
SKU: 19157
Availability: Backordered
Manufacturer: Pentax

17photo.com

regken · 12-13-2007, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by incitatus

Prices will definately drop once the new models are announced especially used bodies, which is probably the way I'll be going.

That always happens, just look at what happened to the k100d when the super was anounced

The super was designed to replace the K100D. I bought a A K100D for $390 over 6 months ago and today it is at the same price. It's replacement, the k100D Super is at $367. My point being the bottom end model might get down to $350 in the next year but not much lower. Used units are holding around the $275-$300 level, even the ds models.

12-12-2007, 05:40 PM	#1
loudbay Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 114	K10D shoppers... Who has found the best deal recently (12/12/07) I realize this is my first post, so here it goes: My name is Matt, this board has been a wealth of information, and I'm not at all concerned about making the wrong decision on going with a k10d. I've been lurking for some time now, and I wanted to bring out any more lurkers or potential k10d shoppers. I though for the last few people who are searching for a K10D before the rebate expires we could share the best deals we've found. Here's the best I've found so far: Circuit City k10d w/ 18-55 kit lens: $711.95 Get the 10% off coupon for Circuit City from ebay or AAA.com if you are a AAA member. =640.XX+ tax BEFORE REBATE So approximately $585 all said and done. I'm holding off a couple more days to see if I can save a few more bucks, but I think that's as good as it gets. Please let me know if you guys have seen a better deal recently. Thanks and Happy Holidays, Matt

12-13-2007, 06:49 AM	#9
regken Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangor, Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,377	Originally posted by Miserere Guys (and Gals), Please be sure to check the rating of the store you buy from to make sure you won't get scammed. The best prices on photo equipment always seem to come from shady dealers. You can check them out here: Ratings and Reviews for 13,693 Stores at ResellerRatings.com: Search: Showing All Stores Also, since the new Pentax models are being announced in January, I suspect the price of the K10D will drop considerably once the rebate expires at the end of January and the new models begin to ship (although they may not ship until some weeks after that). At this point the K10D will likely be discontinued and stores will be trying to get rid of their inventory. Just something to think about. IMO it's going to go the other way. My guess is the K10D will stay in production for another year and the rebate will be discontinued on it at the end of January. I also think the k100D Super will stay in production for another year but the rebate will continue. The pricing after rebates in the spring will be something like this for bodies only: K100D super $350 K200D $500 K10D $650 K20D $1.200 Regards, Ken Last edited by regken; 12-13-2007 at 08:22 AM.

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12-12-2007, 06:44 PM	#2
Duck Dodgers Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in the 24½th Century! Photos: Gallery Posts: 439	They didn't allow the AAA discount when I ordered mine from them last month, since it was "already on sale" ($250 off their normal $999). Still, not bad for $650 after rebate (which was approved today...woot!). -edit; BTW, this is my second post; Hi!

12-12-2007, 06:53 PM	#3
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Pentax K10D 10MP Digital SLR Body with 18-55mm Lens Kit with Free 2GB Memory Card \|BuyDig.com Same price, no tax.

12-12-2007, 07:13 PM	#4
loudbay Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 114 Original Poster	That is good to know if CC isn't taking that AAA coupon. That would be a bummer. What about bodies only? I missed a good deal a couple of weeks ago for shop.com or a similar site. I have a few Pentax lenses still (nice and aged), so the kit lens isn't that important, although it seems hard to beat for the $60 or $70 people are letting it go for. DuckD: Good to see another 'new guy' here. Did you order online with the coupon code? There doesn't seem to be any written exclusions to that effect. Thanks, Matt Last edited by loudbay; 12-12-2007 at 07:31 PM.

12-12-2007, 07:39 PM	#5
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	The same site I linked to has the body only for $629 before rebate.

12-12-2007, 08:11 PM	#6
Duck Dodgers Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in the 24½th Century! Photos: Gallery Posts: 439	Originally posted by loudbay Did you order online with the coupon code? There doesn't seem to be any written exclusions to that effect. Thanks, Matt I tried; I entered the code AAA emailed me, but it didn't show up at checkout. So I tried an experiment; I deleted the K10D from my shopping cart and then added a Nikon DSLR that wasn't on sale. Then the code "took." Deleted the Nikon and re-added the Pentax...still no joy. So I read "the fine print" on the discount: "Not combinable with select Circuit City Offers." I believe that is their out. They were already showing a "sale price," so I could not "combine" that discount. Oh well. So I paid $75 more than I had anticipated. Still worth it. Looks like they've dropped the price even further...down to $711 compared to the $750 I paid. Plus the $100 rebate from Pentax. I had originally been hot for the K100D Super kit, but Circuit City was perpetually out of stock on it (now I see they've dropped it from their site entirely), and I HAD to buy from CC, as I had $400 worth of frequent-flyer gift cards with them. So, the K10D it was. (OT: That's weird; Firefox's spell-checker flags "Pentax" but not "Nikon" or "Canon." Bogus. Hmmm. Flags "Leica," too. I guess we're in good company. )

12-13-2007, 02:27 AM	#7
benplaut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central NY Posts: 268	I've been doing my homework--buydig seems to be the best right now. Cheaper than ebay, even.

12-13-2007, 06:31 AM	#8
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Guys (and Gals), Please be sure to check the rating of the store you buy from to make sure you won't get scammed. The best prices on photo equipment always seem to come from shady dealers. You can check them out here: Ratings and Reviews for 13,693 Stores at ResellerRatings.com: Search: Showing All Stores Also, since the new Pentax models are being announced in January, I suspect the price of the K10D will drop considerably once the rebate expires at the end of January and the new models begin to ship (although they may not ship until some weeks after that). At this point the K10D will likely be discontinued and stores will be trying to get rid of their inventory. Just something to think about.

12-13-2007, 08:06 AM	#10
kb244 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 372	I got mine from Beachcamera.com , 619$ for the body, then 100$ mail in rebate.

12-13-2007, 08:32 AM	#11
CJSpangler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, US Posts: 154	circuit city won't allow the AAA Rebate since its already being discounted by what they claim as their normal market price of 900 dollars (atleast was the case when I try to buy it) The AAA 10 percent is only applied to normal priced items. 650 after rebate is not bad when I got it back in October. I imagine there are only slightly better deals now.

12-13-2007, 08:38 AM	#12
incitatus Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 47	Originally posted by regken IMO it's going to go the other way. My guess is the K10D will stay in production for another year and the rebate will be discontinued on it at the end of January. I also think the k100D Super will stay in production for another year but the rebate will continue. The pricing after rebates in the spring will be something like this for bodies only: K100D super $350 K200D $500 K10D $650 K20D $1.200 Regards, Ken Prices will definately drop once the new models are announced especially used bodies, which is probably the way I'll be going. That always happens, just look at what happened to the k100d when the super was anounced

12-13-2007, 09:34 AM	#13
Workingdog Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: York, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 736	Beach Camera has "readjusted" their price to $629.00 before rebate for the body only. Still a very good deal from a reputable reseller with free shipping. Too bad they're currenly out of the Tamron 18-250 that I want to get along with the body. I may have to get the lens from BH photo video. Also a top-rated reseller. Check both out at resellerratings.com

12-13-2007, 10:01 AM	#14
gpaual Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: fla Photos: Gallery Posts: 375	5. Pentax K100D SUPER 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Set w/SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Lens -52mm- Our Low Price: $539.00 Rebate Amount: $100.00 SKU: 19157 Availability: Backordered Manufacturer: Pentax 17photo.com

12-13-2007, 11:00 AM	#15
regken Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangor, Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,377	Originally posted by incitatus Prices will definately drop once the new models are announced especially used bodies, which is probably the way I'll be going. That always happens, just look at what happened to the k100d when the super was anounced The super was designed to replace the K100D. I bought a A K100D for $390 over 6 months ago and today it is at the same price. It's replacement, the k100D Super is at $367. My point being the bottom end model might get down to $350 in the next year but not much lower. Used units are holding around the $275-$300 level, even the ds models.