Finally - UK Cashback from Pentax at last !!!!

Confused · 06-11-2008, 07:03 AM

Hi all

At last some really good news for Britain's long-suffering Pentax customers !

Cashback

Best regards
Richard

Edvinas · 06-11-2008, 07:25 AM

Note that on the cashback form K20D kit is displayed with the new DA 17-70 f/4 lens.

simonkit · 06-11-2008, 03:32 PM

Looks like they've not only taken Samsungs electronics onboard but their marketing strategy too !!

simon

Confused · 06-11-2008, 05:01 PM

Hi Simon

I fail to understand why the dealers can't simply reduce their retail prices by £50.00 or £100.00 respectively and then claim this amount back directly from Pentax ? Why on earth should the customer be expected to jump through all these ridiculous hoops, whilst additionally being required to patiently wait for a further six weeks, before a cheque eventually lands on their doormat ? This kind of refund scheme is certainly better than nothing and long overdue for UK buyers, but it's implementation surely needs a serious rethink ? I sense recession is in the air, but the cynic in me can't help believing that it's probably some kind of tax dodge ?

Best regards
Richard

Last edited by Confused; 06-11-2008 at 05:10 PM.

Arpe · 06-11-2008, 05:27 PM

Let's hope it spreads worldwide.

The cash back makes it look good, but they secretly know that some people won't bother or may forget to send in their claim etc., so it doesn't cost them as much in the end as a straight price cut.

thear · 06-11-2008, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by Confused

Hi Simon

I fail to understand why the dealers can't simply reduce their retail prices by £50.00 or £100.00 respectively and then claim this amount back directly from Pentax ? Why on earth should the customer be expected to jump through all these ridiculous hoops, whilst additionally being required to patiently wait for a further six weeks, before a cheque eventually lands on their doormat ? This kind of refund scheme is certainly better than nothing and long overdue for UK buyers, but it's implementation surely needs a serious rethink ? I sense recession is in the air, but the cynic in me can't help believing that it's probably some kind of tax dodge ?

Best regards
Richard

Your money sits in the bank, while, Pentax collects interest. Everyone wins, Pentax makes money, retailers makes sales, and you get money back.

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06-11-2008, 07:25 AM	#2
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Note that on the cashback form K20D kit is displayed with the new DA 17-70 f/4 lens.

06-11-2008, 03:32 PM	#3
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645	Looks like they've not only taken Samsungs electronics onboard but their marketing strategy too !! simon

06-11-2008, 05:01 PM	#4
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067 Original Poster	Hi Simon I fail to understand why the dealers can't simply reduce their retail prices by £50.00 or £100.00 respectively and then claim this amount back directly from Pentax ? Why on earth should the customer be expected to jump through all these ridiculous hoops, whilst additionally being required to patiently wait for a further six weeks, before a cheque eventually lands on their doormat ? This kind of refund scheme is certainly better than nothing and long overdue for UK buyers, but it's implementation surely needs a serious rethink ? I sense recession is in the air, but the cynic in me can't help believing that it's probably some kind of tax dodge ? Best regards Richard Last edited by Confused; 06-11-2008 at 05:10 PM.

06-11-2008, 05:27 PM	#5
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Let's hope it spreads worldwide. The cash back makes it look good, but they secretly know that some people won't bother or may forget to send in their claim etc., so it doesn't cost them as much in the end as a straight price cut.

06-11-2008, 06:26 PM	#6
thear Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 83	Originally posted by Confused Hi Simon I fail to understand why the dealers can't simply reduce their retail prices by £50.00 or £100.00 respectively and then claim this amount back directly from Pentax ? Why on earth should the customer be expected to jump through all these ridiculous hoops, whilst additionally being required to patiently wait for a further six weeks, before a cheque eventually lands on their doormat ? This kind of refund scheme is certainly better than nothing and long overdue for UK buyers, but it's implementation surely needs a serious rethink ? I sense recession is in the air, but the cynic in me can't help believing that it's probably some kind of tax dodge ? Best regards Richard Your money sits in the bank, while, Pentax collects interest. Everyone wins, Pentax makes money, retailers makes sales, and you get money back.