K20D w/18-55 lens @ Adorama for 699?

Riverrat · 12-14-2008, 06:50 PM

I purchased my K20D with this deal. I will be selling the bag and optio A40 though.

Buy the Pentax K20D, Get a Free Optio A40 Digital Camera plus Free Crossover Bag $794 with 18-55 or $742 Body Only

Amazon.com: Free Optio A40 and Crossover Bag with the Pentax K20D Digital SLR

Suzu · 12-14-2008, 07:24 PM

I ordered the body only + bag, SD card, extra battery on a Sunday morning through Adorama for $729, on Monday I got the link from them in an email for $699.00. I called them and explained my order and they sent me the kit lense the next day. So I got the lens & body and extra goodies for $729.00 total.

I am very pleased with Adorama and their customer service.

fast_boat · 12-14-2008, 09:11 PM

good price! Is adorama an authorized pentax dealer?

Sharkonwheels · 12-15-2008, 01:37 AM

New member here... first post....first SLR camera

I also ran into Adorama's price on Saturday night/early Sunday morning. Debated buying...
Woke up, price was back to $780 for the kit.
Called an begged, and Meyer sold me the K20D kit at the $699 price.

For $744 I got:
K20D
18-55 DA II kit lens
Adorama 3rd party second battery
42mm screw lens adapter
shipping

All in all, I think it's a heck of a deal - this is my first SLR, so i hope I made a good decision.
It should arrive Thursday/Friday or so. I'm finally replacing an 8 year old Canon S110 Elph.
I guess it's an understatement to say the pictures will improve

Also, Pentax is extending K20D warranties to 3 years, instead of 1, for purchases through 12/31/2008

And the service there was excellent - at first, he forgot the lens, and 30 minutes after they had closed on Sunday, I got an email back with the updated order INCLUDING the 18-55 DA II lens.

Can't beat that...

fast_boat: I looked them on pentaximaging.com before I called to order, and they did indeed show up as an authorized retailer.

Tony

Helen Oster · 12-15-2008, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by allill

Helen,

Is there a special link to a better price on the k20D body only?

Not that I'm aware of. I can check it out, though, & let you know if I find there is

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

Helen Oster · 12-15-2008, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

I've done a lot of business with Adorama over the past seven years and I've always been very pleased with their service. Highly recommended company!

Thanks for the great feedback! It's very much appreciated

Best wishes

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

edl · 12-15-2008, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by fast_boat

good price! Is adorama an authorized pentax dealer?

Adorama is an authorized dealer. They're better than B&H in my opinion...because they don't close on Jewish holidays!

Helen Oster · 12-15-2008, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by edl

Adorama is an authorized dealer. They're better than B&H in my opinion...because they don't close on Jewish holidays!

I'm afraid that we do close on Jewish holidays; the difference is that you can place an on-line order on our website, as our servers are configured differently. However, an order placed on a Jewish holiday or the Sabbath (Saturday) still wouldn't be processed until after the offices re-opened.

Nevertheless, there are loads of other reasons why Adorama Camera is a great place to shop!

Best wishes

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

jocko_nc · 12-15-2008, 08:14 AM

I grabbed the $699.00 K20D from Adorama. Great deal. Thanks!

edl · 12-15-2008, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by Helen Oster

I'm afraid that we do close on Jewish holidays; the difference is that you can place an on-line order on our website, as our servers are configured differently. However, an order placed on a Jewish holiday or the Sabbath (Saturday) still wouldn't be processed until after the offices re-opened.

Nevertheless, there are loads of other reasons why Adorama Camera is a great place to shop!

Best wishes

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

Oops! Well Adorama is better because you're part of our forum!

fiveo · 12-15-2008, 09:54 AM

I just wanted to add my experience with Adorama to the list. I tried to order the K20D 699.00 special Sunday night. When I hit confirm to place the order I got a "this page can't be displayed" message. I had no idea if the order went through or not. I called Adorama Monday morning and the helpful customer service person checked and the order had not gone through. I told her that I would try to place the order again. She suggested I just do it over the phone and she forwarded me to a sales rep. I told him what I was doing and he placed the order. He gave me the 699.00 deal without even asking. Tracking info was sent to me the same day and camera is due on Wednesday. Outstanding service. I will buy from them from now on! A lot of internet merchants have terrible customer service over the phone. Not Adorama.

henryp · 12-15-2008, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by edl

They're better than B&H in my opinion...because they don't close on Jewish holidays!

Ouch! That smarts. :-)

Originally posted by edl

Oops! Well Adorama is better because you're part of our forum!

That does too. :-)

kranrev · 12-15-2008, 10:29 AM

Thats a pretty amazing deal alright. I'd have buyers remorse over the K20D kit I picked up from Cameta on EBay with the paypal cash back for $780...

...except the shipping to an APO address from adorama to APO is absolutely ludicrous. 65 dollar USPS express? What gives with the lack of priority mail to APO?

kenyee · 12-15-2008, 12:56 PM

I'm glad both Helen and Henry take the time to monitor forums and be ambassadors when things go wrong; thanks for to both of them for doing this and for their bosses to have the foresight to do this. Henry looked after a shipping refund issue I had when I got 3 bad Tamron 28-75's in a row and took care of it quickly.

With the volume these companies do, what they do when the inevitable occasional foulups happen is important. The only thing they're missing is Amazon's 30 day price protection policy but I hope they change that someday ;-)

jsherman999 · 12-15-2008, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by henryp

Ouch! That smarts. :-)

That does too. :-)

Both B&H and Adorama are the class of the field! (that make you feel better, Henry?

)

I've ordered from both, everything was perfect soup to nuts.

.

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12-14-2008, 06:50 PM	#16
Riverrat Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC USA - Triangle area Photos: Gallery Posts: 3	I purchased my K20D with this deal. I will be selling the bag and optio A40 though. Buy the Pentax K20D, Get a Free Optio A40 Digital Camera plus Free Crossover Bag $794 with 18-55 or $742 Body Only Amazon.com: Free Optio A40 and Crossover Bag with the Pentax K20D Digital SLR

12-14-2008, 07:24 PM	#17
Suzu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 158	I ordered the body only + bag, SD card, extra battery on a Sunday morning through Adorama for $729, on Monday I got the link from them in an email for $699.00. I called them and explained my order and they sent me the kit lense the next day. So I got the lens & body and extra goodies for $729.00 total. I am very pleased with Adorama and their customer service.

12-14-2008, 09:11 PM	#18
fast_boat New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tucson Posts: 17	good price! Is adorama an authorized pentax dealer?

12-15-2008, 01:37 AM	#19
Sharkonwheels Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 132	New member here... first post....first SLR camera I also ran into Adorama's price on Saturday night/early Sunday morning. Debated buying... Woke up, price was back to $780 for the kit. Called an begged, and Meyer sold me the K20D kit at the $699 price. For $744 I got: K20D 18-55 DA II kit lens Adorama 3rd party second battery 42mm screw lens adapter shipping All in all, I think it's a heck of a deal - this is my first SLR, so i hope I made a good decision. It should arrive Thursday/Friday or so. I'm finally replacing an 8 year old Canon S110 Elph. I guess it's an understatement to say the pictures will improve Also, Pentax is extending K20D warranties to 3 years, instead of 1, for purchases through 12/31/2008 And the service there was excellent - at first, he forgot the lens, and 30 minutes after they had closed on Sunday, I got an email back with the updated order INCLUDING the 18-55 DA II lens. Can't beat that... fast_boat: I looked them on pentaximaging.com before I called to order, and they did indeed show up as an authorized retailer. Tony

12-15-2008, 01:42 AM	#20
Helen Oster Adorama Camera Representative Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 550	Originally posted by allill Helen, Is there a special link to a better price on the k20D body only? Not that I'm aware of. I can check it out, though, & let you know if I find there is Helen Oster Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

12-15-2008, 01:44 AM	#21
Helen Oster Adorama Camera Representative Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 550	Originally posted by pentaxmz I've done a lot of business with Adorama over the past seven years and I've always been very pleased with their service. Highly recommended company! Thanks for the great feedback! It's very much appreciated Best wishes Helen Oster Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

12-15-2008, 01:44 AM	#22
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	Originally posted by fast_boat good price! Is adorama an authorized pentax dealer? Adorama is an authorized dealer. They're better than B&H in my opinion...because they don't close on Jewish holidays!

12-15-2008, 01:52 AM	#23
Helen Oster Adorama Camera Representative Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 550	Originally posted by edl Adorama is an authorized dealer. They're better than B&H in my opinion...because they don't close on Jewish holidays! I'm afraid that we do close on Jewish holidays; the difference is that you can place an on-line order on our website, as our servers are configured differently. However, an order placed on a Jewish holiday or the Sabbath (Saturday) still wouldn't be processed until after the offices re-opened. Nevertheless, there are loads of other reasons why Adorama Camera is a great place to shop! Best wishes Helen Oster Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

12-15-2008, 08:14 AM	#24
jocko_nc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 251	I grabbed the $699.00 K20D from Adorama. Great deal. Thanks!

12-15-2008, 09:38 AM	#25
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	Originally posted by Helen Oster I'm afraid that we do close on Jewish holidays; the difference is that you can place an on-line order on our website, as our servers are configured differently. However, an order placed on a Jewish holiday or the Sabbath (Saturday) still wouldn't be processed until after the offices re-opened. Nevertheless, there are loads of other reasons why Adorama Camera is a great place to shop! Best wishes Helen Oster Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador helen.oster@adoramacamera.com Oops! Well Adorama is better because you're part of our forum!

12-15-2008, 09:54 AM	#26
fiveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 109	I just wanted to add my experience with Adorama to the list. I tried to order the K20D 699.00 special Sunday night. When I hit confirm to place the order I got a "this page can't be displayed" message. I had no idea if the order went through or not. I called Adorama Monday morning and the helpful customer service person checked and the order had not gone through. I told her that I would try to place the order again. She suggested I just do it over the phone and she forwarded me to a sales rep. I told him what I was doing and he placed the order. He gave me the 699.00 deal without even asking. Tracking info was sent to me the same day and camera is due on Wednesday. Outstanding service. I will buy from them from now on! A lot of internet merchants have terrible customer service over the phone. Not Adorama.

12-15-2008, 10:11 AM	#27
henryp B&H Photo Representative Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 491	Originally posted by edl They're better than B&H in my opinion...because they don't close on Jewish holidays! Ouch! That smarts. :-) Originally posted by edl Oops! Well Adorama is better because you're part of our forum! That does too. :-)

12-15-2008, 10:29 AM	#28
kranrev New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roveredo in Piano, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 9	Thats a pretty amazing deal alright. I'd have buyers remorse over the K20D kit I picked up from Cameta on EBay with the paypal cash back for $780... ...except the shipping to an APO address from adorama to APO is absolutely ludicrous. 65 dollar USPS express? What gives with the lack of priority mail to APO?

12-15-2008, 12:56 PM	#29
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	I'm glad both Helen and Henry take the time to monitor forums and be ambassadors when things go wrong; thanks for to both of them for doing this and for their bosses to have the foresight to do this. Henry looked after a shipping refund issue I had when I got 3 bad Tamron 28-75's in a row and took care of it quickly. With the volume these companies do, what they do when the inevitable occasional foulups happen is important. The only thing they're missing is Amazon's 30 day price protection policy but I hope they change that someday ;-)

12-15-2008, 01:07 PM	#30
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by henryp Ouch! That smarts. :-) That does too. :-) Both B&H and Adorama are the class of the field! (that make you feel better, Henry? ) I've ordered from both, everything was perfect soup to nuts. .