K3III deals in Pentax (Ricoh) Refurbished

K3III deals in Pentax (Ricoh) Refurbished · 04:14 AM

There's currently a very nice $400 savings on the camera on the official Pentax site. They are factory refurbished and carry a 90-day rather than 1-year warranty, and no idea how many are available. Also $200 savings on open-box.
https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-black-refurbished/

**WideVistas490** · 04-06-2022, 06:29 PM

I see there are also a few reburbished lenses available.

Anyone have prior experience with a Pentax refurbished purchase? What's the typical condition of the gear? Any issues with returns within the 90-day warranty period?

**yucatanPentax** · 04-07-2022, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by WideVistas490

I see there are also a few reburbished lenses available.

Anyone have prior experience with a Pentax refurbished purchase? What's the typical condition of the gear? Any issues with returns within the 90-day warranty period?

I bought a 55-300mm PLM "refurbished" from Pentax. Aside from coming in a white box instead of the Pentax branded box, it was like new and functioned perfectly.

Just one example, I suppose, but that's my experience. A former CNET writer used to recommend refurbs all the time, even saying they were sometimes better than new. In his opinion, at least someone has looked at and checked a refurb, while new just rolls off the assembly line into the stores. Maybe an unconventional opinion, but one I've followed for many years without problems so far.

**gaweidert** · 04-11-2022, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by WideVistas490

I see there are also a few reburbished lenses available.

Anyone have prior experience with a Pentax refurbished purchase? What's the typical condition of the gear? Any issues with returns within the 90-day warranty period?

I picked up a refurbished DA 300mm f4.0 for $499. Works great. I would not hesitate to get another refurbished item from the Ricoh store.

**bicycle** · 04-11-2022, 08:14 PM

I picked up the DA*60-250 at half the price of new. It sure looked like it was new to me. No problems except ones I caused (broke the little cog on the tripod foot by using the foot to attach a neck strap to the lens and camera combo. Not what it was designed for I assume). I would buy from them again.

Bob

Ronald Oakes · 04-12-2022, 06:45 AM

K3 lll refurbished are gone.

fsge · 04-12-2022, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

K3 lll refurbished are gone.

I still see availability at $1599.95, maybe back in stock ?

**Mikesul** · 04-12-2022, 11:07 AM

Yes, refurbished, black are there now. I could put one in my basket. Removed it before I left.

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04-06-2022, 06:29 PM	#2
WideVistas490 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 18	I see there are also a few reburbished lenses available. Anyone have prior experience with a Pentax refurbished purchase? What's the typical condition of the gear? Any issues with returns within the 90-day warranty period?

04-07-2022, 01:02 AM	#3
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,841	Originally posted by WideVistas490 I see there are also a few reburbished lenses available. Anyone have prior experience with a Pentax refurbished purchase? What's the typical condition of the gear? Any issues with returns within the 90-day warranty period? I bought a 55-300mm PLM "refurbished" from Pentax. Aside from coming in a white box instead of the Pentax branded box, it was like new and functioned perfectly. Just one example, I suppose, but that's my experience. A former CNET writer used to recommend refurbs all the time, even saying they were sometimes better than new. In his opinion, at least someone has looked at and checked a refurb, while new just rolls off the assembly line into the stores. Maybe an unconventional opinion, but one I've followed for many years without problems so far.

04-11-2022, 12:16 PM	#4
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by WideVistas490 I see there are also a few reburbished lenses available. Anyone have prior experience with a Pentax refurbished purchase? What's the typical condition of the gear? Any issues with returns within the 90-day warranty period? I picked up a refurbished DA 300mm f4.0 for $499. Works great. I would not hesitate to get another refurbished item from the Ricoh store.

04-11-2022, 08:14 PM	#5
bicycle Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Minnesota, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 189	I picked up the DA*60-250 at half the price of new. It sure looked like it was new to me. No problems except ones I caused (broke the little cog on the tripod foot by using the foot to attach a neck strap to the lens and camera combo. Not what it was designed for I assume). I would buy from them again. Bob

04-12-2022, 06:45 AM	#6
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585	K3 lll refurbished are gone.

04-12-2022, 10:40 AM	#7
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes K3 lll refurbished are gone. I still see availability at $1599.95, maybe back in stock ?

04-12-2022, 11:07 AM	#8
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Yes, refurbished, black are there now. I could put one in my basket. Removed it before I left.