PENTAX Hosts Open Box Sale Featuring Cameras, Lenses and Accessories at Discounted Pr

Biro · 02-20-2013, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by Adam

PentaxForums.com may actually end up selling many of these items on Pentax's behalf after the event in Denver. Stay tuned!

Oh, most excellent!

**K(s)evin** · 02-20-2013, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Denverites have little to be thankful for, let them have this one.

JK

For that, we will be SURE to leave you NOTHING! =)

kneebuster · 03-01-2013, 12:38 PM

There were some screaming deals going on, especially on the higher priced lenses. I didn't see anyone buying up large quantities for resale. They had tons of K-5's (only the original one, not the II or IIs), a bunch of Q's, some K-7's, some K-1's (no bargain on those though), and a large variety of lenses. They even had a few 645's.

vonBaloney · 03-01-2013, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by kneebuster

There were some screaming deals going on, especially on the higher priced lenses. I didn't see anyone buying up large quantities for resale

People were filling up those postal crates when I was there. Saw one group buying five K-5s -- no one was buying dozens of things that I saw though. I didn't buy anything -- spent too much lately on gear and nothing I really needed within my price range. I've never heard so many Pentax "focus confirmation" noises in one place before...

**K(s)evin** · 03-01-2013, 02:14 PM

The five K5 kits were going to a local community college. I walked out with an FA31, DA21, DA 70 and an 18-55WR for a grand total of $961.33. Pretty happy with that.

They had DA 17-70s for $363; FA35 F2 for $237; DAstar 300 f4 for $750 and DA12-24 for$400.

Lots of stuff, lots of deals. Suprisingly busy, but they did appear to have lots and lots of stuff.

Quicksand · 03-01-2013, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by K(s)evin

I walked out with an FA31, DA21, DA 70 and an 18-55WR for a grand total of $961.33. Pretty happy with that.

WHAAAAAAAT?

That's insane. All that great stuff, for the usual price of the FA31 alone -- which as far as I can tell is never discounted.

vonBaloney · 03-01-2013, 02:22 PM

I was thinking about a WR since I don't have any and was tempted by the 50-200 -- how much was the 18-55WR? I may go back and see what's left...

JinDesu · 03-01-2013, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by K(s)evin

The five K5 kits were going to a local community college. I walked out with an FA31, DA21, DA 70 and an 18-55WR for a grand total of $961.33. Pretty happy with that.
.

That's one hell of a deal... considering the going prices of those on this forum is $850, $400, $600(?), and $100. You got it going about 50% the normal price!

elpolodiablo · 03-01-2013, 02:29 PM

What?! Some insane deals going on there....

**K(s)evin** · 03-01-2013, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by vonbaloney

i was thinking about a wr since i don't have any and was tempted by the 50-200 -- how much was the 18-55wr? I may go back and see what's left...

$67.50

elpolodiablo · 03-01-2013, 03:54 PM

I wanted a 50-200WR... Hopefully there is still some left when PF take over the remaining stock...

emergo · 03-01-2013, 05:10 PM

i posted some photos of the sale on this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/215587-penta...ml#post2279596

I got a Silver 77 FA Limited for $480... (there were a bunch of black 77s new in box, don't know the price). the 31 Limiteds are new in box for $787. mine was new without box at $765. There was a Made in Japan 31 Limited with a shiny chunk of something (looked like glass) behind the first element that they discounted down to $300 right in front of me. I had been holding it, but that weird chunk of whatever kinda freaked me out so I handed it to the salesperson. had I known she was going to mark it down so crazy, I think I would have taken a chance - but you never know!

some other prices: a new K5 in box for $513, Q with 01 Prime for about $210, two lens Q kit for $255. DA* 200mm for around $670.. it's crazy.

**colonel00** · 03-01-2013, 05:21 PM

Wow, great deals. I would have jumped on either of the Q deals since I don't have an 01 yet and could always find a use for another Q body. Hopefully some deals turn up here. If anyone wants to pick up a Q kit for me, please PM me.

**monochrome** · 03-01-2013, 05:27 PM

Serious stock-clearing going on here. Add this to the Q deals and the K-01 Fire Sale and methinks something is afoot in Pentax Land.

phillydad · 03-02-2013, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by Adam

PentaxForums.com may actually end up selling many of these items on Pentax's behalf after the event in Denver. Stay tuned!

I saw someone quote the price of a "New" K5 of $513. Would something like this be eligible for a 2 year extended warrantee? (and if new bodies are sold on Pentax Forums, what will the warrantee situation be?). At that price, I'd love one - especially if one could get the 2 year extension...

03-02-2013, 05:10 AM	#30
phillydad Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 86	Warrantee question on new (discontinued) purchases - Originally posted by Adam PentaxForums.com may actually end up selling many of these items on Pentax's behalf after the event in Denver. Stay tuned! I saw someone quote the price of a "New" K5 of $513. Would something like this be eligible for a 2 year extended warrantee? (and if new bodies are sold on Pentax Forums, what will the warrantee situation be?). At that price, I'd love one - especially if one could get the 2 year extension...

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02-20-2013, 08:14 PM	#16
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	Originally posted by Adam PentaxForums.com may actually end up selling many of these items on Pentax's behalf after the event in Denver. Stay tuned! Oh, most excellent!

02-20-2013, 08:34 PM	#17
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	Originally posted by crewl1 Denverites have little to be thankful for, let them have this one. JK For that, we will be SURE to leave you NOTHING! =)

03-01-2013, 12:38 PM	#18
kneebuster Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Golden, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 49	There were some screaming deals going on, especially on the higher priced lenses. I didn't see anyone buying up large quantities for resale. They had tons of K-5's (only the original one, not the II or IIs), a bunch of Q's, some K-7's, some K-1's (no bargain on those though), and a large variety of lenses. They even had a few 645's.

03-01-2013, 12:41 PM	#19
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by kneebuster There were some screaming deals going on, especially on the higher priced lenses. I didn't see anyone buying up large quantities for resale People were filling up those postal crates when I was there. Saw one group buying five K-5s -- no one was buying dozens of things that I saw though. I didn't buy anything -- spent too much lately on gear and nothing I really needed within my price range. I've never heard so many Pentax "focus confirmation" noises in one place before...

03-01-2013, 02:14 PM	#20
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	The five K5 kits were going to a local community college. I walked out with an FA31, DA21, DA 70 and an 18-55WR for a grand total of $961.33. Pretty happy with that. They had DA 17-70s for $363; FA35 F2 for $237; DAstar 300 f4 for $750 and DA12-24 for$400. Lots of stuff, lots of deals. Suprisingly busy, but they did appear to have lots and lots of stuff.

03-01-2013, 02:21 PM	#21
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by K(s)evin I walked out with an FA31, DA21, DA 70 and an 18-55WR for a grand total of $961.33. Pretty happy with that. WHAAAAAAAT? That's insane. All that great stuff, for the usual price of the FA31 alone -- which as far as I can tell is never discounted.

03-01-2013, 02:22 PM	#22
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	I was thinking about a WR since I don't have any and was tempted by the 50-200 -- how much was the 18-55WR? I may go back and see what's left...

03-01-2013, 02:23 PM	#23
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by K(s)evin The five K5 kits were going to a local community college. I walked out with an FA31, DA21, DA 70 and an 18-55WR for a grand total of $961.33. Pretty happy with that. . That's one hell of a deal... considering the going prices of those on this forum is $850, $400, $600(?), and $100. You got it going about 50% the normal price!

03-01-2013, 02:29 PM	#24
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	What?! Some insane deals going on there....

03-01-2013, 03:52 PM	#25
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	Originally posted by vonbaloney i was thinking about a wr since i don't have any and was tempted by the 50-200 -- how much was the 18-55wr? I may go back and see what's left... $67.50

03-01-2013, 03:54 PM	#26
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	I wanted a 50-200WR... Hopefully there is still some left when PF take over the remaining stock...

03-01-2013, 05:10 PM	#27
emergo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coloroado Photos: Gallery Posts: 271	i posted some photos of the sale on this thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/215587-penta...ml#post2279596 I got a Silver 77 FA Limited for $480... (there were a bunch of black 77s new in box, don't know the price). the 31 Limiteds are new in box for $787. mine was new without box at $765. There was a Made in Japan 31 Limited with a shiny chunk of something (looked like glass) behind the first element that they discounted down to $300 right in front of me. I had been holding it, but that weird chunk of whatever kinda freaked me out so I handed it to the salesperson. had I known she was going to mark it down so crazy, I think I would have taken a chance - but you never know! some other prices: a new K5 in box for $513, Q with 01 Prime for about $210, two lens Q kit for $255. DA* 200mm for around $670.. it's crazy.

03-01-2013, 05:21 PM	#28
colonel00 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 483	Wow, great deals. I would have jumped on either of the Q deals since I don't have an 01 yet and could always find a use for another Q body. Hopefully some deals turn up here. If anyone wants to pick up a Q kit for me, please PM me.

03-01-2013, 05:27 PM	#29
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Serious stock-clearing going on here. Add this to the Q deals and the K-01 Fire Sale and methinks something is afoot in Pentax Land.