The one small problem I see with this policy is that it can only extend to "new" items.
Thus, I think we'll see a plethora of "open box" demo models being sold as "used" at whatever the market will bear. I wonder if this is already taking place. The DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited (that will finally be in my grubby little hands *tomorrow*) was an "E+" used lens at Adorama for a little over $200 less than the "new" price. Sure, there is no warranty, but I've never had a lens problem that occurred inside of a warranty period anyhow. If you have, then maybe the extra is worth it. But I'm willing to "gamble". In any event, I could spend $200 on a repair and still be even with the warranty guy, except that my "advantage" doesn't expire when the warranty does. The Big Boys obviously are going to have an advantage in quantity of "used & open box demos" they can offer over the small shop. Keep in mind that in the past, the really low prices you saw advertised were for Grey Market lenses that didn't come with USA warranties anyway. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
