I just became a k-3 owner now... I asked and got the same response, brand new stock from warehouse with 2-year Canadian warranty... plus I got 5% back from Paypal, overall a great deal now.
It looks like a new k-3 successor is coming out soon (or perhaps along with FF in the new year). Unlike other manufacturers, Pentax tend to clear out the existing inventory (a very prudent business model) to make way for new products. It is a definitely a different look when you go to costco or bestbuy where you can still find T3, T4 and T5 models at the same time.
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Originally posted by Spodeworld
You can take advantage of the second year warranty by sending it back to us during the second year and we can send it to Pentax Canada.
If this works and legit, I have my hats off to their customer service...