RE: *ist D pricing
The price at Adorama is now $1229! Good 'ole capitalism. Your move, BH! Aric Len Paris did write... Oh my gosh! Do you mean that dealers might not be passing the savings on to their customers? Heaven forbid! That would be a first! ;-) Len * She drove me to drink. That's the one thing I'm indebted to her for. W.C. Fields Well, Adorama now lists a $100 manufacturer rebate on the ist D (something I was unaware Pentax was offering), and BH no longer requires web patrons to put the ist D in their cart to see the real price, but their price for it has not changed. I thought the Pentax annoucement would herald a price drop proportional to the MSRP drop. Hmm. Aric
Re: *ist D pricing
On Wednesday, Feb 4, 2004, at 08:54 America/New_York, Rothman, Aric wrote: The price at Adorama is now $1229! Good 'ole capitalism. Do they have it in stock? --jc
RE: *ist D pricing
There is no indication they are out of stock. They still don't have the 16-45, though. Aric -Original Message- From: Juey Chong Ong [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 9:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *ist D pricing On Wednesday, Feb 4, 2004, at 08:54 America/New_York, Rothman, Aric wrote: The price at Adorama is now $1229! Good 'ole capitalism. Do they have it in stock? --jc
Re: *ist D pricing
This is about what my local store seems to be doing. They were under MSRP already. They have lowered their price by $100 to a new price of $1390. We may not see a true $300 street price drop until all current stock is sold. PMA should be interesting! -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, February 3, 2004, 7:56:42 AM, you wrote: NB Not unless Pentax is price protecting these guys. Just because they NB announced a lower MSRP, doesn't mean that Adorama will drop their price NB on their current inventory which they paid more for NB Norm NB Rothman, Aric wrote: Well, Adorama now lists a $100 manufacturer rebate on the ist D (something I was unaware Pentax was offering), and BH no longer requires web patrons to put the ist D in their cart to see the real price, but their price for it has not changed. I thought the Pentax annoucement would herald a price drop proportional to the MSRP drop. Hmm. Aric
Re: *ist D pricing
That will happen at all of the smaller volume dealers who were selling or advertising it at close to list. Then the big boys will start offering discounts. At 10:47 AM 2/3/04, you wrote: Well, Adorama now lists a $100 manufacturer rebate on the ist D (something I was unaware Pentax was offering), and BH no longer requires web patrons to put the ist D in their cart to see the real price, but their price for it has not changed. I thought the Pentax annoucement would herald a price drop proportional to the MSRP drop. Hmm. Aric I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
Re: *ist D pricing
Pentax is price protecting retailers. I spoke to the locals who have *ist-D's in house. They sold one at a considerable discount before the announced price reduction and the owner was lamenting that he probably couldn't get the dealers rebate since he sold the camera before it was announced. At 10:56 AM 2/3/04, you wrote: Not unless Pentax is price protecting these guys. Just because they announced a lower MSRP, doesn't mean that Adorama will drop their price on their current inventory which they paid more for Norm Rothman, Aric wrote: Well, Adorama now lists a $100 manufacturer rebate on the ist D (something I was unaware Pentax was offering), and BH no longer requires web patrons to put the ist D in their cart to see the real price, but their price for it has not changed. I thought the Pentax annoucement would herald a price drop proportional to the MSRP drop. Hmm. Aric I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
RE: *ist D pricing
Oh my gosh! Do you mean that dealers might not be passing the savings on to their customers? Heaven forbid! That would be a first! ;-) Len * She drove me to drink. That's the one thing I'm indebted to her for. W.C. Fields Well, Adorama now lists a $100 manufacturer rebate on the ist D (something I was unaware Pentax was offering), and BH no longer requires web patrons to put the ist D in their cart to see the real price, but their price for it has not changed. I thought the Pentax annoucement would herald a price drop proportional to the MSRP drop. Hmm. Aric
Re: *ist D Pricing News
On 2/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: With the price decrease etc, even with GST and postage, I figure I should be able to pick one up from the US for around the $1700 mark Isnt duty applicable on these? DAMN RIGHT. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: *ist D Pricing News
No kidding Chris! Any internet quote? How did you find this out? Regards, Ryan in Brissie - Original Message - From: Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 10:35 AM Subject: *ist D Pricing News Greetings Tanya and all Banana Bendersfrom a Crow Eaterwho lives in the Convict State.Tanya CR Kennedy's have guaranteed(on their website) to match any internet quote.here or in the U.S.etc.on the *istD and the Sigma SD 9-10.All you have to do is send an attachment of the e.g.BH quote and they will ,after conversion GST and PH is added deliver it to your door with an Australian Warranty.In other words the same as you would pay if bought o'seas.Hope this expedites your digital purchase. Regards Chris Kennedy(no relation).
Re: *ist D Pricing News
Thanks Chris, I have already approached them about it, I've known about this for some time now (thanks for taking the time to offer the info though!). Ryan - it is on their website, but it isn't exactly true. I sent them that site that was advertising it for US$1100 a few weeks back and the best offer they could give me, although cheaper than anyone else in Aus., was still just over $2k. With the price decrease etc, even with GST and postage, I figure I should be able to pick one up from the US for around the $1700 mark (and if I do it cleverly enough, I should be able to avoid the GST too), and I am waiting for CR Kennedy to respond to my observations of this in an email that I sent them yesterday. Rob (Studdert) recently enabled himself this way (via CR Kennedy) and paid alot more for his than what they offered me only a few days later, so with the now official price drop, I am hoping that they have some better news for me today... I am currently planning the purchase from the US with the assistance of another PDML'er, but warranty is a big concern so I won't be going ahead with it until I know for sure that it will be Australian based. I will let you all know how it pans out...! tan. - Original Message - From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 1:17 PM Subject: Re: *ist D Pricing News No kidding Chris! Any internet quote? How did you find this out? Regards, Ryan in Brissie - Original Message - From: Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 10:35 AM Subject: *ist D Pricing News Greetings Tanya and all Banana Bendersfrom a Crow Eaterwho lives in the Convict State.Tanya CR Kennedy's have guaranteed(on their website) to match any internet quote.here or in the U.S.etc.on the *istD and the Sigma SD 9-10.All you have to do is send an attachment of the e.g.BH quote and they will ,after conversion GST and PH is added deliver it to your door with an Australian Warranty.In other words the same as you would pay if bought o'seas.Hope this expedites your digital purchase. Regards Chris Kennedy(no relation).
Re: *ist D Pricing News
This one time, at band camp, Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With the price decrease etc, even with GST and postage, I figure I should be able to pick one up from the US for around the $1700 mark Isnt duty applicable on these? Kind regards Kevin -- __ (_ \ _) ) | / / _ ) / _ | / ___) / _ ) | | ( (/ / ( ( | |( (___ ( (/ / |_| \) \_||_| \) \) Kevin Waterson Port Macquarie, Australia
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I'm guessing it probably is a bit of a gamble. Some vendors do help you though.. I just spent about AUD300 on a Singh Ray filter and they were nice enough to declare it '$0/commercial sample' on the little green label. Doubt BH would be as matesy though.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 3:44 PM Subject: Re: *ist D Pricing News With the price decrease etc, even with GST and postage, I figure I should be able to pick one up from the US for around the $1700 mark Isnt duty applicable on these? Kind regards Kevin
Re: *ist D Pricing News
At 04:44 PM 2/02/2004 +1100, you wrote: This one time, at band camp, Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With the price decrease etc, even with GST and postage, I figure I should be able to pick one up from the US for around the $1700 mark Isnt duty applicable on these? NO It used to be a case of (I think) 22% sales tax and 32% duty. Now it is just 10% GST, but it includes the PH - 10% on the total amount that you paid. Kind regards Kevin -- __ (_ \ _) ) | / / _ ) / _ | / ___) / _ ) | | ( (/ / ( ( | |( (___ ( (/ / |_| \) \_||_| \) \) Kevin Waterson Port Macquarie, Australia (*)o(*) Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: *ist D pricing, UK
On 29/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Hows married life treating you? Yeah, it's treating me. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: *ist D pricing, UK
Rob Brigham wrote: Have you any experience with this company? I was thinking about ordering a TV from them. Hi Rob, I've not had any personal dealings with them (yet) but know two people who have purchased domestic electrical items and have been very satisfied with price and delivery. After-sales service is not such an issue with these domestic items as the manufacturers have well-established warranty schemes, but that may not apply equally to cameras. If I was buying an EOS 300D I would use Park Cameras of Burgess Hill. They are quoting £749.99. Hope this is useful, Tony
Re: *ist D pricing, UK
A M-B 300D will last longer. :) Collin snip After-sales service is not such an issue with these domestic items as the manufacturers have well-established warranty schemes, but that may not apply equally to cameras. If I was buying an EOS 300D I would use Park Cameras of Burgess Hill. They are quoting £749.99. Hope this is useful, Tony -- -- Collin Brendemuehl KC8TKA Ron Santo deserves enshrinement in Cooperstown. -- Me --
Re: *ist D pricing, UK
Cotty wrote: For UK buyers, the *ist D (body only) is available at Cameraworld for £1199! ... and the Canon EOS 300D body is available for a mere £708.00 at: http://www.qed-uk.com/?i=vp=6bg=265bp=300dsbi=0ird=1407 :-( John
RE: *ist D pricing, UK
Have you any experience with this company? I was thinking about ordering a TV from them. Ta -Original Message- From: whickersworld [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 September 2003 12:05 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *ist D pricing, UK Cotty wrote: For UK buyers, the *ist D (body only) is available at Cameraworld for £1199! ... and the Canon EOS 300D body is available for a mere £708.00 at: http://www.qed-uk.com/?i=vp=6bg=265bp=300dsbi=0ird=1407 :-( John
RE: *ist D pricing, UK
Lol - I knew someone was gonna pick up on the pun there! Don't know if I could cope with the real one, so trying a cybernetic voice activated version first! Might have known it would be you Cotty. Hows married life treating you? -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 September 2003 18:41 To: pentax list Subject: RE: *ist D pricing, UK On 29/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Have you any experience with this company? I was thinking about ordering a TV from them. Is he the real one or a clone? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: *ist D pricing, UK
In case anyone is interested they are being advertised on e-bay with a bin of $1699 US. At 12:25 PM 9/27/03 +0100, you wrote: For UK buyers, the *ist D (body only) is available at Cameraworld for £1199! www.camerworld.co.uk That's about US$1990 at 1.66 exchange rate. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
Re: *ist D - Pricing
Was this pricing confirmed anywhere? I didn't see any mention of it... if it's under US$2,000, it's going to be *total* steal! On Thursday, February 27, 2003, at 09:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, according to the same source the body is plastic, thus justifying the expectedly low price.
