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vodoc · 10-09-2009, 09:06 PM

OK, confession time

...I ordered a K200D at $379 + tax (who could resist?) and then the next morning I thought, gee, all these guys loooove the K20D and it's only $500 even though it's a big chunker (all right, $550 with tax). Anyway, they are both on their way. When the brown Santa arrives I will have to part with one. Either return to BB for a full refund or ???? What to do? I have a Pentax 18-250mm zoom on its way from Ritz.

Stringmike · 10-09-2009, 09:29 PM

I bought one of the Cameta K10D "refurbs". It appeared brand new and unopened and had around 300 shutter activations - about the same as my recently acquired new K20D. It had a very late serial number and appeared to work a bit better (faster, more accurate auto focus) than my original K10D. The only thing I noticed was a "refurbished" label on the box.

Then I dropped it - but that's another story!

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a "refurb" K20D for under $500.

Mike

StevenVH · 10-13-2009, 05:40 PM

Got mine today and it's new or like new, spotless and everything still wrapped up and taped closed. I'll get a shutter count the next time I start up Window$ XP.

happy happy happy...so far

edit: oops can do it in Linux with exiftool. Shutter count on mine is 202, including my 2 test shots. Sounds like new to me

**sureshgvv** · 10-15-2009, 05:02 AM

Mine is 212 shutter count, including the 12 shots i took. So looks line mine is new too

jeffrey r · 10-15-2009, 07:33 AM

Awesome deal for you guys. I love refurb bargains, and would totally have jumped on the $500 K20 if I didn't already have the K200 and love it so much. I'll hold out for some bargains on the K7.

Raybo · 10-15-2009, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by sureshgvv

Mine is 212 shutter count, including the 12 shots i took. So looks line mine is new too

I got my K20 from the original BB refurb sale a few months back, mine had a whopping 62 shutter count.

rustynail925 · 10-21-2009, 03:14 AM

Does best buy shipped Internationally? Any Problems with your K20D or K200D refurb?

StevenVH · 10-21-2009, 05:54 AM

Not sure about the international shipping, you'll have to look at their website.
No prob's with my K20 so far.

cheers

Originally posted by rustynail925

Does best buy shipped Internationally? Any Problems with your K20D or K200D refurb?

p0opstlnksal0t · 10-21-2009, 06:56 AM

think this deal is over

10-09-2009, 09:06 PM	#31
vodoc Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Photos: Gallery Posts: 64	OK, confession time...I ordered a K200D at $379 + tax (who could resist?) and then the next morning I thought, gee, all these guys loooove the K20D and it's only $500 even though it's a big chunker (all right, $550 with tax). Anyway, they are both on their way. When the brown Santa arrives I will have to part with one. Either return to BB for a full refund or ???? What to do? I have a Pentax 18-250mm zoom on its way from Ritz.

10-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#33
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	Got mine today and it's new or like new, spotless and everything still wrapped up and taped closed. I'll get a shutter count the next time I start up Window$ XP. happy happy happy...so far edit: oops can do it in Linux with exiftool. Shutter count on mine is 202, including my 2 test shots. Sounds like new to me Last edited by StevenVH; 10-13-2009 at 06:25 PM.

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10-09-2009, 09:29 PM	#32
Stringmike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 283	I bought one of the Cameta K10D "refurbs". It appeared brand new and unopened and had around 300 shutter activations - about the same as my recently acquired new K20D. It had a very late serial number and appeared to work a bit better (faster, more accurate auto focus) than my original K10D. The only thing I noticed was a "refurbished" label on the box. Then I dropped it - but that's another story! I wouldn't hesitate to buy a "refurb" K20D for under $500. Mike

10-15-2009, 05:02 AM	#34
sureshgvv Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,115	Mine is 212 shutter count, including the 12 shots i took. So looks line mine is new too

10-15-2009, 07:33 AM	#35
jeffrey r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 337	Awesome deal for you guys. I love refurb bargains, and would totally have jumped on the $500 K20 if I didn't already have the K200 and love it so much. I'll hold out for some bargains on the K7.

10-15-2009, 06:19 PM	#36
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Originally posted by sureshgvv Mine is 212 shutter count, including the 12 shots i took. So looks line mine is new too I got my K20 from the original BB refurb sale a few months back, mine had a whopping 62 shutter count.

10-21-2009, 03:14 AM	#37
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Does best buy shipped Internationally? Any Problems with your K20D or K200D refurb?

10-21-2009, 05:54 AM	#38
StevenVH Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	Not sure about the international shipping, you'll have to look at their website. No prob's with my K20 so far. cheers Originally posted by rustynail925 Does best buy shipped Internationally? Any Problems with your K20D or K200D refurb?

10-21-2009, 06:56 AM	#39
p0opstlnksal0t Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: houston Posts: 165	think this deal is over

Bestbuy has k20D refurbs in stock..!! $499.00

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