Amazon launches in Australia ... without "guess who?"

Paul the Sunman · 12-04-2017, 01:55 PM

Amazon has just launched in Australia this morning. There is camera gear and lenses from the usual suspects, but no Pentax. The Ricoh Theta S is there though, for $80 less than the best price I've seen elsewhere in Aus.

If Amazon can be encouraged to sell Pentax gear, it may put some downward price pressure on the brand here.

Adam · 12-04-2017, 02:04 PM

I think it's only a matter of time. Since anyone can sell on amazon, it's a great place to compete with the big stores.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-04-2017, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Amazon has just launched in Australia this morning. There is camera gear and lenses from the usual suspects, but no Pentax. The Ricoh Theta S is there though, for $80 less than the best price I've seen elsewhere in Aus.

If Amazon can be encouraged to sell Pentax gear, it may put some downward price pressure on the brand here.

Do the prices include GST? Overseas sourced items are subject to it, at least I think the new rules apply now.

I must admit to being a little wary of the Amazon juggernaut, though.

**beachgardener** · 12-04-2017, 02:14 PM

This is a bad move for Australia, many will use it and businesses, family businesses will close because of it, bad move letting them in, I say boycott Amazon for sure, send them packing.

**tduell** · 12-04-2017, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

This is a bad move for Australia, many will use it and businesses, family businesses will close because of it, bad move letting them in, I say boycott Amazon for sure, send them packing.

Hear hear.

Cheers,
Terry

**mikesbike** · 12-04-2017, 02:25 PM

Sears stores are closing, Macy's is in trouble, K-Marts, and more. Part of this is due to consumer ignorance. I can see electronics, including cameras, since even traditional stores are selling through Amazon, but shoes and clothing? First, I do not relish having to sit home waiting for a truck to arrive. Ok for an occasional purchase like a camera, etc. but for week-to-week purchases? And I like to try on my shoes, clothes, and of course do my shopping at my convenience, then go about my other business. Even grocery stores are running scared from Amazon!

Paul the Sunman · 12-04-2017, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Do the prices include GST? Overseas sourced items are subject to it, at least I think the new rules apply now.

It's just a local retailer. GST applies as to all. Import rules are irrelevant, as goods are sold and shipped within Australia. Many goods are also sourced from Australian manufacturers.

Ivor K Ecks · 12-04-2017, 03:07 PM

As they don't have any Pentax equipment listed I did a price comparison check on several Canon and Nikon cameras. In every case Digital Camera Warehouse were cheaper.

**PJ1** · 12-04-2017, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Ivor K Ecks

In every case Digital Camera Warehouse were cheaper.

That's right. Amazon is A place to shop, not THE place to shop. I think I have bought from Amazon once or twice when price comparisons showed they had the best price for what I wanted. CRK or Australian suppliers have been better in many cases.

rawr · 12-04-2017, 04:48 PM

Had a quick browse, and so far there is nothing interesting at all about the AU store. Not even any good opening deals.

Bob from Aus · 12-05-2017, 12:02 AM

I thought I saw some pentax gear
But there was more this morning - which seemed to be good buys
Pentax K-1 DLSR Body Only: amazon.com.au: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&
Pentax D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED Lens: amazon.com.au: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Paul the Sunman · 12-05-2017, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

I thought I saw some pentax gear
But there was more this morning - which seemed to be good buys
Pentax K-1 DLSR Body Only: amazon.com.au: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&
Pentax D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED Lens: amazon.com.au: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Wow, it is VERY hard to find. All sorts of "Pentax" searches show nothing, nor does "Pentax" appears under "P" in "Camera & Photo".

Bob, your two links are both marketplace sellers, not Amazon itself.

rawr · 12-05-2017, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

But there was more this morning - which seemed to be good buys

Not particularly good buys. Re the sellers: who the hell are 'Camera Electronic'. I think they are from Malaysia, not AU. And 'michaels camera-video' seem to be from Italy.

Buyer beware.

**ffking** · 12-05-2017, 12:48 AM

It would be a great place to try out drone deliveries away from the cities - if they have a big battery

**carlb** · 12-05-2017, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Not particularly good buys. Re the sellers: who the hell are 'Camera Electronic'. I think they are from Malaysia, not AU. And 'michaels camera-video' seem to be from Italy.

Buyer beware.

Camera Electronic are a B & M store in Perth, very legit and used to have a lot of Pentax gear but didn't seem to carry much the last time I looked at their website.

12-04-2017, 01:55 PM	#1
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12-04-2017, 02:11 PM	#3
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Amazon has just launched in Australia this morning. There is camera gear and lenses from the usual suspects, but no Pentax. The Ricoh Theta S is there though, for $80 less than the best price I've seen elsewhere in Aus. If Amazon can be encouraged to sell Pentax gear, it may put some downward price pressure on the brand here. Do the prices include GST? Overseas sourced items are subject to it, at least I think the new rules apply now. I must admit to being a little wary of the Amazon juggernaut, though.

12-04-2017, 02:14 PM	#4
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	This is a bad move for Australia, many will use it and businesses, family businesses will close because of it, bad move letting them in, I say boycott Amazon for sure, send them packing.

12-04-2017, 02:24 PM	#5
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,513	Originally posted by beachgardener This is a bad move for Australia, many will use it and businesses, family businesses will close because of it, bad move letting them in, I say boycott Amazon for sure, send them packing. Hear hear. Cheers, Terry

12-04-2017, 02:25 PM	#6
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Sears stores are closing, Macy's is in trouble, K-Marts, and more. Part of this is due to consumer ignorance. I can see electronics, including cameras, since even traditional stores are selling through Amazon, but shoes and clothing? First, I do not relish having to sit home waiting for a truck to arrive. Ok for an occasional purchase like a camera, etc. but for week-to-week purchases? And I like to try on my shoes, clothes, and of course do my shopping at my convenience, then go about my other business. Even grocery stores are running scared from Amazon!

12-04-2017, 02:27 PM	#7
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Do the prices include GST? Overseas sourced items are subject to it, at least I think the new rules apply now. It's just a local retailer. GST applies as to all. Import rules are irrelevant, as goods are sold and shipped within Australia. Many goods are also sourced from Australian manufacturers.

12-04-2017, 03:07 PM	#8
Ivor K Ecks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 294	As they don't have any Pentax equipment listed I did a price comparison check on several Canon and Nikon cameras. In every case Digital Camera Warehouse were cheaper.

12-04-2017, 04:11 PM	#9
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,483	Originally posted by Ivor K Ecks In every case Digital Camera Warehouse were cheaper. That's right. Amazon is A place to shop, not THE place to shop. I think I have bought from Amazon once or twice when price comparisons showed they had the best price for what I wanted. CRK or Australian suppliers have been better in many cases.

12-04-2017, 04:48 PM	#10
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Had a quick browse, and so far there is nothing interesting at all about the AU store. Not even any good opening deals.

12-05-2017, 12:02 AM	#11
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	I thought I saw some pentax gear But there was more this morning - which seemed to be good buys Pentax K-1 DLSR Body Only: amazon.com.au: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20& Pentax D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED Lens: amazon.com.au: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&

12-05-2017, 12:43 AM	#12
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob from Aus I thought I saw some pentax gear But there was more this morning - which seemed to be good buys Pentax K-1 DLSR Body Only: amazon.com.au: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20& Pentax D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED Lens: amazon.com.au: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20& Wow, it is VERY hard to find. All sorts of "Pentax" searches show nothing, nor does "Pentax" appears under "P" in "Camera & Photo". Bob, your two links are both marketplace sellers, not Amazon itself.

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12-05-2017, 12:47 AM	#13
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Bob from Aus But there was more this morning - which seemed to be good buys Not particularly good buys. Re the sellers: who the hell are 'Camera Electronic'. I think they are from Malaysia, not AU. And 'michaels camera-video' seem to be from Italy. Buyer beware.

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	It would be a great place to try out drone deliveries away from the cities - if they have a big battery

12-05-2017, 01:10 AM	#15
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by rawr Not particularly good buys. Re the sellers: who the hell are 'Camera Electronic'. I think they are from Malaysia, not AU. And 'michaels camera-video' seem to be from Italy. Buyer beware. Camera Electronic are a B & M store in Perth, very legit and used to have a lot of Pentax gear but didn't seem to carry much the last time I looked at their website.