Samy's Ricoh $100 rebate on S1, K-50 & S2

Samy's Ricoh $100 rebate on S1, K-50 & S2 · **1 Like**

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The $200 rebate on the K-3II has already been mentioned here, but I note that my rebate form shows $100 rebates on the cameras listed in the subject line. Sheesh, the K-50 with kit zoom is $249 after the rebate...I'm never gonna be able to sell my used one. The rebate is supposed available at other retailers via Promaster, but I never did find another one that honored the rebate besides Samy's. The offer ends 12/31.

Adam · 11-01-2015, 01:53 PM

Can you post a link to the Samy's page for the K-50, etc.?

**reduno** · 11-01-2015, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Can you post a link to the Samy's page for the K-50, etc.?

Here's the link to the K-50:
Pentax | K-50 Digital Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens (Black) | 10894
The K-S1 is back down to $199 with the rebate:
Pentax K-S1 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black) | 06424
When the K-3II offer first came out the base price on the K-50 was higher. The rebate only made it comparable to the other retailers at that point. Samy's web site does not show the K-S2.

bertwert · 11-01-2015, 05:10 PM

That K-50 is a steal.
It says it is the DA lens in the included items with pictures of the DAL, I wouldn't be surprised if it was with the DAL lens they were selling.

CameraObscura · 11-01-2015, 05:11 PM

Those are incredible prices. Is Samy's a reliable retailer? Is there a link to the rebate form? Are people getting their rebates on time?

**paulh** · 11-01-2015, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by CameraObscura

Those are incredible prices. Is Samy's a reliable retailer? Is there a link to the rebate form? Are people getting their rebates on time?

I don't know anything about Samy's, but I'm definitely keeping an eye on this thread. Here's the link to the rebate form:
http://www.samys.com/images/rebates/ProfitlinesNewsletter_2015-10-8_Pentax_D...rm_Oct_Dec.pdf

**interested_observer** · 11-01-2015, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by CameraObscura

Those are incredible prices. Is Samy's a reliable retailer? Is there a link to the rebate form? Are people getting their rebates on time?

Originally posted by paulh

I don't know anything about Samy's, but I'm definitely keeping an eye on this thread. Here's the link to the rebate form:
http://www.samys.com/images/rebates/ProfitlinesNewsletter_2015-10-8_Pentax_D...rm_Oct_Dec.pdf

Samy's Camera is in LA - one of the largest camera B&M store and a Pentax authorized retailer. I purchased my K5 on sale from them 5 years ago.

bertwert · 11-01-2015, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

Samy's Camera is in LA - one of the largest camera B&M retailers and a Pentax authorized retailer. I purchased my K4 on sale from them 5 years ago.

K4?
Do you mean K-5 or K-3?

**interested_observer** · 11-01-2015, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

K4?
Do you mean K-5 or K-3?

Gosh you're quick - I just saw it after posting and corrected it.....

bertwert · 11-01-2015, 05:42 PM

I've got a habit of visiting the forum and checking for new posts every two minutes...

**Oakland Rob** · 11-02-2015, 09:16 AM

Samy's is very reputable. I dunno about their online service, but their store in SF is great. They get complaints on Yelp, which are about on a par with most camera stores. They do a big biz here in rental stuff especially gaffer supplies for events and so on. I bought my K-3II from them and it was a total pleasure doing biz with them, especially compared to B&H (who weren't that bad, but their pricing policies were annoying to the point it cost them a sale, but in the end saved me huge $$ when I decided not to buy from them) and compared to Ricoh and some other vendors. And the complaints on Yelp, eg, run more to issues with service, etc. They are an authorized dealer, were decent on returns I've made, and gave me straight price quotes on the camera.

Another poster in the thread re the rebate and the K-3II noted that interactions he had with Promaster were good, and I was happy to see that the rebate gets sent direct to Promaster, not some rebate mill.

CameraObscura · 11-03-2015, 07:51 AM

The rebate form says it is valid at any ProMaster authorized retailer. Are any of the major online stores like B&H and Adorama authorized ProMaster retailers? The ProMaster site makes me search by city so I can't tell if any online stores are included.

**jhaji** · 11-03-2015, 10:48 AM

The K-50 is also available on ebay from Samys. They confirmed that ebay sales would also qualify for the rebate. Putting this out there in case you have an ebay bucks offer. Pentax K 50 Digital Camera with 18 55mm Zoom Lens Black | eBay

**geomez** · 11-03-2015, 01:05 PM

These are great deals. I wish they sold the K-S2 on their site. That's I one I want for cheap.

**KC0PET** · 11-03-2015, 06:40 PM

I had noticed this same rebate for the K-50. That really does put a hurt on the used market. I bought a used K-20D a little while back, if I had known this was on the horizon I could have thrown in another $75 and had a new K-50. Oh well. But Christmas is coming! It never hurts to have another camera, right??

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11-01-2015, 04:21 PM	#3
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by Adam Can you post a link to the Samy's page for the K-50, etc.? Here's the link to the K-50: Pentax \| K-50 Digital Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens (Black) \| 10894 The K-S1 is back down to $199 with the rebate: Pentax K-S1 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black) \| 06424 When the K-3II offer first came out the base price on the K-50 was higher. The rebate only made it comparable to the other retailers at that point. Samy's web site does not show the K-S2.

11-01-2015, 05:10 PM	#4
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	That K-50 is a steal. It says it is the DA lens in the included items with pictures of the DAL, I wouldn't be surprised if it was with the DAL lens they were selling.

11-01-2015, 05:11 PM	#5
CameraObscura New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 24	Those are incredible prices. Is Samy's a reliable retailer? Is there a link to the rebate form? Are people getting their rebates on time?

11-01-2015, 05:14 PM	#6
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Originally posted by CameraObscura Those are incredible prices. Is Samy's a reliable retailer? Is there a link to the rebate form? Are people getting their rebates on time? I don't know anything about Samy's, but I'm definitely keeping an eye on this thread. Here's the link to the rebate form: http://www.samys.com/images/rebates/ProfitlinesNewsletter_2015-10-8_Pentax_D...rm_Oct_Dec.pdf

11-01-2015, 05:30 PM	#7
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by CameraObscura Those are incredible prices. Is Samy's a reliable retailer? Is there a link to the rebate form? Are people getting their rebates on time? Originally posted by paulh I don't know anything about Samy's, but I'm definitely keeping an eye on this thread. Here's the link to the rebate form: http://www.samys.com/images/rebates/ProfitlinesNewsletter_2015-10-8_Pentax_D...rm_Oct_Dec.pdf Samy's Camera is in LA - one of the largest camera B&M store and a Pentax authorized retailer. I purchased my K5 on sale from them 5 years ago.

11-01-2015, 05:31 PM	#8
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by interested_observer Samy's Camera is in LA - one of the largest camera B&M retailers and a Pentax authorized retailer. I purchased my K4 on sale from them 5 years ago. K4? Do you mean K-5 or K-3?

11-01-2015, 05:32 PM	#9
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by bertwert K4? Do you mean K-5 or K-3? Gosh you're quick - I just saw it after posting and corrected it.....

11-01-2015, 05:42 PM	#10
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	I've got a habit of visiting the forum and checking for new posts every two minutes...

11-02-2015, 09:16 AM	#11
Oakland Rob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bay Area California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 798 Original Poster	Samy's is very reputable. I dunno about their online service, but their store in SF is great. They get complaints on Yelp, which are about on a par with most camera stores. They do a big biz here in rental stuff especially gaffer supplies for events and so on. I bought my K-3II from them and it was a total pleasure doing biz with them, especially compared to B&H (who weren't that bad, but their pricing policies were annoying to the point it cost them a sale, but in the end saved me huge $$ when I decided not to buy from them) and compared to Ricoh and some other vendors. And the complaints on Yelp, eg, run more to issues with service, etc. They are an authorized dealer, were decent on returns I've made, and gave me straight price quotes on the camera. Another poster in the thread re the rebate and the K-3II noted that interactions he had with Promaster were good, and I was happy to see that the rebate gets sent direct to Promaster, not some rebate mill.

11-03-2015, 07:51 AM	#12
CameraObscura New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 24	The rebate form says it is valid at any ProMaster authorized retailer. Are any of the major online stores like B&H and Adorama authorized ProMaster retailers? The ProMaster site makes me search by city so I can't tell if any online stores are included.

11-03-2015, 10:48 AM	#13
jhaji Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,141	The K-50 is also available on ebay from Samys. They confirmed that ebay sales would also qualify for the rebate. Putting this out there in case you have an ebay bucks offer. Pentax K 50 Digital Camera with 18 55mm Zoom Lens Black \| eBay

11-03-2015, 01:05 PM	#14
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	These are great deals. I wish they sold the K-S2 on their site. That's I one I want for cheap.

11-03-2015, 06:40 PM	#15
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	I had noticed this same rebate for the K-50. That really does put a hurt on the used market. I bought a used K-20D a little while back, if I had known this was on the horizon I could have thrown in another $75 and had a new K-50. Oh well. But Christmas is coming! It never hurts to have another camera, right??