RE: Prices of the new Pentax body and lenses
VAT is added at each stage in the process, John, so that on import the wholesaler pays the appropriate percentage (up to 25%, depending on the country), and then each handler adds the same percentage to their sale price, after allowing for the recovery of the VAT charged by the person before them in the line. So at the end, if a thing costs $100 and is handled by three people each adding 10% in value, the costs and prices (assuming a tax rate of 25%) increase as follows: Importer: Cost 100 plus notional VAT of 25, sell for 110 plus 27.50, pay 2.50 to the government (note he will already have paid 25.00 on import). Wholesaler: Cost 110 plus actual VAT of 27.50, sell for 121 plus VAT of 30.25, pay 2.75 to the government Retailer: Cost 121 plus VAT of 30.25, sell for 133.10 plus VAT of 33.28, and pay 3.03 to the government. So the ticket price to the purchaser is 166.38, the retailer makes a profit of 12.10, the people actually importing and selling the item have made a gross profit of 33.10 between them, and the government takes 33.28 on an item costing 100 on import! No wonder governments love this style of consumption tax... John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sent: Friday, 19 February 2016 10:31 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <pdml@pdml.net> Subject: Re: Prices of the new Pentax body and lenses I think the European retailer has to pay VAT on the wholesale cost & then passes it along in the sales price. On 2/18/2016 12:55 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > They also have the VAT. I'm not sure how that works on imported > goods, but it can't lower prices. > > On 2/18/2016 12:17 PM, John wrote: >> Wouldn't European prices depend on the value of the Euro against the >> Yen, instead of against the Dollar? >> >> Plus, I'm pretty sure you have higher import duties than the U.S. >> >> On 2/18/2016 9:26 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: >>> Unfortunately, prices in euros are always more expensive, even >>> though the euro value is (still) higher than the US$. >>> Pentaxeros list the K1 for 1999 EUR. >>> http://www.tiendapentaxeros.com/fotografia/pentax-k1-full-frame-cuer >>> po-p-6510.html?osCsid=11922ba8981c70fa98adb09433fb9730 >>> >>> >>> El Jueves 18 de febrero de 2016 5:54, Igor PDML-StR >>> <pdml...@komkon.org> escribió: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I may have missed this information on this list, or maybe everybody >>> has read it elsewhere, - but I just found what the release prices >>> are going to be for the new Pentax body and lenses. >>> >>> Adorama offers the for preorder (all USD): >>> K-1: $1800 >>> 15-30/2.8: $1500 >>> FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens: $500. >>> Pentax D HD FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR http://goo.gl/StLkcV >>> >>> >>> So, that body price is not prohibitively high. >>> I'd assume that once the dust settles, the would eventually (by Black >>> Friday?) come down to the vicinity of 1.5-1.6k. >>> >>> Igor >>> >>> >>> >> > > -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- 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. -- 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.
Re: Prices of the new Pentax body and lenses
(resending) Jaume, 2k in Euro is about 2.2k in USD. So, depending on the timing and your nearest airport, for the savings of 2.2k - 1.8k = $400 you might be able to have a day trip to NYC and back. :-) Cheers, Igor Jaume Lahuerta Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:28:52 -0800 wrote: Unfortunately, prices in euros are always more expensive, even though the euro value is (still) higher than the US$. Pentaxeros list the K1 for 1999 EUR. http://www.tiendapentaxeros.com/fotografia/pentax-k1-full-frame-cuerpo-p-6510.html?osCsid=11922ba8981c70fa98adb09433fb9730 El Jueves 18 de febrero de 2016 5:54, Igor PDML-StRescribio: I may have missed this information on this list, or maybe everybody has read it elsewhere, - but I just found what the release prices are going to be for the new Pentax body and lenses. Adorama offers the for preorder (all USD): K-1: $1800 15-30/2.8: $1500 FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens: $500. Pentax D HD FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR http://goo.gl/StLkcV So, that body price is not prohibitively high. I'd assume that once the dust settles, the would eventually (by Black Friday?) come down to the vicinity of 1.5-1.6k. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Prices of the new Pentax body and lenses
I think the European retailer has to pay VAT on the wholesale cost & then passes it along in the sales price. On 2/18/2016 12:55 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: They also have the VAT. I'm not sure how that works on imported goods, but it can't lower prices. On 2/18/2016 12:17 PM, John wrote: Wouldn't European prices depend on the value of the Euro against the Yen, instead of against the Dollar? Plus, I'm pretty sure you have higher import duties than the U.S. On 2/18/2016 9:26 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Unfortunately, prices in euros are always more expensive, even though the euro value is (still) higher than the US$. Pentaxeros list the K1 for 1999 EUR. http://www.tiendapentaxeros.com/fotografia/pentax-k1-full-frame-cuerpo-p-6510.html?osCsid=11922ba8981c70fa98adb09433fb9730 El Jueves 18 de febrero de 2016 5:54, Igor PDML-StRescribió: I may have missed this information on this list, or maybe everybody has read it elsewhere, - but I just found what the release prices are going to be for the new Pentax body and lenses. Adorama offers the for preorder (all USD): K-1: $1800 15-30/2.8: $1500 FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens: $500. Pentax D HD FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR http://goo.gl/StLkcV So, that body price is not prohibitively high. I'd assume that once the dust settles, the would eventually (by Black Friday?) come down to the vicinity of 1.5-1.6k. Igor -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Prices of the new Pentax body and lenses
They also have the VAT. I'm not sure how that works on imported goods, but it can't lower prices. On 2/18/2016 12:17 PM, John wrote: Wouldn't European prices depend on the value of the Euro against the Yen, instead of against the Dollar? Plus, I'm pretty sure you have higher import duties than the U.S. On 2/18/2016 9:26 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Unfortunately, prices in euros are always more expensive, even though the euro value is (still) higher than the US$. Pentaxeros list the K1 for 1999 EUR. http://www.tiendapentaxeros.com/fotografia/pentax-k1-full-frame-cuerpo-p-6510.html?osCsid=11922ba8981c70fa98adb09433fb9730 El Jueves 18 de febrero de 2016 5:54, Igor PDML-StRescribió: I may have missed this information on this list, or maybe everybody has read it elsewhere, - but I just found what the release prices are going to be for the new Pentax body and lenses. Adorama offers the for preorder (all USD): K-1: $1800 15-30/2.8: $1500 FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens: $500. Pentax D HD FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR http://goo.gl/StLkcV So, that body price is not prohibitively high. I'd assume that once the dust settles, the would eventually (by Black Friday?) come down to the vicinity of 1.5-1.6k. Igor -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Prices of the new Pentax body and lenses
Wouldn't European prices depend on the value of the Euro against the Yen, instead of against the Dollar? Plus, I'm pretty sure you have higher import duties than the U.S. On 2/18/2016 9:26 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Unfortunately, prices in euros are always more expensive, even though the euro value is (still) higher than the US$. Pentaxeros list the K1 for 1999 EUR. http://www.tiendapentaxeros.com/fotografia/pentax-k1-full-frame-cuerpo-p-6510.html?osCsid=11922ba8981c70fa98adb09433fb9730 El Jueves 18 de febrero de 2016 5:54, Igor PDML-StRescribió: I may have missed this information on this list, or maybe everybody has read it elsewhere, - but I just found what the release prices are going to be for the new Pentax body and lenses. Adorama offers the for preorder (all USD): K-1: $1800 15-30/2.8: $1500 FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens: $500. Pentax D HD FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR http://goo.gl/StLkcV So, that body price is not prohibitively high. I'd assume that once the dust settles, the would eventually (by Black Friday?) come down to the vicinity of 1.5-1.6k. Igor -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Prices of the new Pentax body and lenses
Unfortunately, prices in euros are always more expensive, even though the euro value is (still) higher than the US$. Pentaxeros list the K1 for 1999 EUR. http://www.tiendapentaxeros.com/fotografia/pentax-k1-full-frame-cuerpo-p-6510.html?osCsid=11922ba8981c70fa98adb09433fb9730 El Jueves 18 de febrero de 2016 5:54, Igor PDML-StRescribió: I may have missed this information on this list, or maybe everybody has read it elsewhere, - but I just found what the release prices are going to be for the new Pentax body and lenses. Adorama offers the for preorder (all USD): K-1: $1800 15-30/2.8: $1500 FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens: $500. Pentax D HD FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR http://goo.gl/StLkcV So, that body price is not prohibitively high. I'd assume that once the dust settles, the would eventually (by Black Friday?) come down to the vicinity of 1.5-1.6k. Igor -- 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. -- 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.
Re: Prices 12 years ago...
My original price for my D1 in 2001 was $5000 used. can't even give it away now.LOL Dave On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 10:58 AM, Stanley Halpinwrote: > I have been browsing through files on my computer looking for something in > particular. But always open to reading items clearly not related to my > original search… > > From a letter I sent to my insurance agent in January 2004 outlining the cost > of items which had been stolen: > > *ist-D $1499 + sales tax @ $119.62 = $1618.62 > > SMCP FA 31/1.8 AL Limited [Black version, special order from Japan] > $987.69 > > Sandisk 1GB Ultra II Compact Flash Memory Card $119.00 > > I got full replacement value but never did replace the 31mm. > > stan > -- > 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
Re: Prices on K-5 and K-5 II
on 2013-06-05 12:38 Larry Colen wrote A quick look on Amazon shows a couple of good deals by someone called Electronics Basket. Are they worth dealing with? i think that's whom Darren bought from; see his experiences in the thread This is stupefying. -- 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.
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On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions for years and years. Have not tried to look at these recently, but i know in the past, i have had little or no luck trying to access sold for prices, even with my account.:-(, but I'll try again. Not sure if either the D1 or K-10 will sell locally. I have no lenses to offer, just the bodies and that seems to be a sticky point for the sale. Dave -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
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Received an email from KEH with among other things - KEH News: We have RAISED our buy prices on tons of digital camera bodies, lenses, and accessories! We are paying the highest market prices in order to increase our digital product inventory. So if you have been thinking about selling or trading some of your digital equipment, now is the time! You can either call one of our professional buyers at 770-333-4220 or 1-800-342-5534 for a quote, or use our online quote engine- Just click HERE to access. Are they listening to the PDML ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com Subject: Re: prices on 2012-02-22 19:52 John Sessoms wrote I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions for years and years. okay, i understand that; i do think that's still the policy, and it does stop you from seeing the most meaningful pricing info You can still tell a little bit from the auctions in progress. If it's only got another 2 hours to run and still no bids they've obviously set the initial price too high. i suppose you can learn something from that, though the sample will be smaller and it could easily be something about a particular listing makes people feel like it's not worth much, or is a bigger risk -- 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.
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kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Received an email from KEH with among other things - KEH News: We have RAISED our buy prices on tons of digital camera bodies, lenses, and accessories! We are paying the highest market prices in order to increase our digital product inventory. So if you have been thinking about selling or trading some of your digital equipment, now is the time! You can either call one of our professional buyers at 770-333-4220 or 1-800-342-5534 for a quote, or use our online quote engine- Just click HERE to access. Are they listening to the PDML ? No. Just lying ;-) Seriously, highest *market* prices just means within the market consisting of camera retailers looking to buy product which they can re-sell at a profit. Don't expect anything to really change. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- 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.
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No one listens to the PDML! Their main weapons are sarcasm and snark... Their two main weapons are sarcasm, snark and undying loyalty to Pentax... Their three main weapons are sarcasm, snark, undying loyalty to Pentax and... Their four main weapons are... On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Received an email from KEH with among other things - KEH News: We have RAISED our buy prices on tons of digital camera bodies, lenses, and accessories! We are paying the highest market prices in order to increase our digital product inventory. So if you have been thinking about selling or trading some of your digital equipment, now is the time! You can either call one of our professional buyers at 770-333-4220 or 1-800-342-5534 for a quote, or use our online quote engine- Just click HERE to access. Are they listening to the PDML ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com Subject: Re: prices on 2012-02-22 19:52 John Sessoms wrote I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions for years and years. okay, i understand that; i do think that's still the policy, and it does stop you from seeing the most meaningful pricing info You can still tell a little bit from the auctions in progress. If it's only got another 2 hours to run and still no bids they've obviously set the initial price too high. i suppose you can learn something from that, though the sample will be smaller and it could easily be something about a particular listing makes people feel like it's not worth much, or is a bigger risk -- 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. -- 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.
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From: p. j. alling No one listens to the PDML! Their main weapons are sarcasm and snark... Their two main weapons are sarcasm, snark and undying loyalty to Pentax... Their three main weapons are sarcasm, snark, undying loyalty to Pentax and... Their four main weapons are... *MARK* Well done, well done I say. -- 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.
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I seem to remember awhile back the PDML was being monitored by someone associated with KEH. -Original Message- From: p. j. alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: prices No one listens to the PDML! Their main weapons are sarcasm and snark... Their two main weapons are sarcasm, snark and undying loyalty to Pentax... Their three main weapons are sarcasm, snark, undying loyalty to Pentax and... Their four main weapons are... On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Received an email from KEH with among other things - KEH News: We have RAISED our buy prices on tons of digital camera bodies, lenses, and accessories! We are paying the highest market prices in order to increase our digital product inventory. So if you have been thinking about selling or trading some of your digital equipment, now is the time! You can either call one of our professional buyers at 770-333-4220 or 1-800-342-5534 for a quote, or use our online quote engine- Just click HERE to access. Are they listening to the PDML ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com Subject: Re: prices on 2012-02-22 19:52 John Sessoms wrote I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions for years and years. okay, i understand that; i do think that's still the policy, and it does stop you from seeing the most meaningful pricing info You can still tell a little bit from the auctions in progress. If it's only got another 2 hours to run and still no bids they've obviously set the initial price too high. i suppose you can learn something from that, though the sample will be smaller and it could easily be something about a particular listing makes people feel like it's not worth much, or is a bigger risk -- 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.
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On 2/23/12 3:51 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I seem to remember awhile back the PDML was being monitored by someone associated with KEH. One of our former members, John Deloach, was an employee of KEH, but I don't think it had to do with monitoring the list. -- 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.
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On 2/23/2012 4:02 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: On 2/23/12 3:51 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I seem to remember awhile back the PDML was being monitored by someone associated with KEH. One of our former members, John Deloach, was an employee of KEH, but I don't think it had to do with monitoring the list. We have no former members. We only have once and future members. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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.
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The D1 will work with AIS lenses? I've got some glass that I wish Icould play with more easily than messing with film. I've got film bodies I'd rather play with than my Nikon bodies. David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions for years and years. Have not tried to look at these recently, but i know in the past, i have had little or no luck trying to access sold for prices, even with my account.:-(, but I'll try again. Not sure if either the D1 or K-10 will sell locally. I have no lenses to offer, just the bodies and that seems to be a sticky point for the sale. Dave -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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.
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On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 4:49 PM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid) l...@red4est.com wrote: The D1 will work with AIS lenses? I've got some glass that I wish Icould play with more easily than messing with film. I've got film bodies I'd rather play with than my Nikon bodies. Don't know. I never really figured out all of Nikons old system. I bought lenses i knew would work, never looked at the older ones, maybe one of the other Nikon folks here can tell you. Dave David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions for years and years. Have not tried to look at these recently, but i know in the past, i have had little or no luck trying to access sold for prices, even with my account.:-(, but I'll try again. Not sure if either the D1 or K-10 will sell locally. I have no lenses to offer, just the bodies and that seems to be a sticky point for the sale. Dave -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
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On Feb 24, 2012, at 10:08 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: We have no former members. We only have once and future members. You can check out any time you like... Dave -- 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.
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From: steve harley on 2012-02-20 15:02 John Sessoms wrote On eBay the current range was $102 up to a $527 Buy It Now for a complete kit w/18-55 lens. I think that BIN is optimistic, to say the least. best to check completed auctions only, then you'll only get BIN prices if someone actually bought it (especially if there's a wide distribution, i pretty much ignore the upper half of the eBay price range) I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions for years and years. You can still tell a little bit from the auctions in progress. If it's only got another 2 hours to run and still no bids they've obviously set the initial price too high. -- 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.
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on 2012-02-22 19:52 John Sessoms wrote I don't know if they still do it, but for a while eBay wouldn't let you look at the completed auctions unless you had an eBay ID and logged in. I don't and don't want to, so I haven't tried to see completed auctions for years and years. okay, i understand that; i do think that's still the policy, and it does stop you from seeing the most meaningful pricing info You can still tell a little bit from the auctions in progress. If it's only got another 2 hours to run and still no bids they've obviously set the initial price too high. i suppose you can learn something from that, though the sample will be smaller and it could easily be something about a particular listing makes people feel like it's not worth much, or is a bigger risk -- 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.
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On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: KEH didn't have any K10D when I checked, but the price range seems right. They did have D60/D80, which I think are comparable, and the prices for those were only slightly higher than that range. On eBay the current range was $102 up to a $527 Buy It Now for a complete kit w/18-55 lens. I think that BIN is optimistic, to say the least. I think $150 - $250 is probably realistic; maybe a little higher if you've got the battery grip. No grip, extra batteries though. Dave From: Jack Davis Suggest; keh.com. Haven't looked there lately myself, however. ? Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 6:17 AM Subject: prices I'm toying with the idea of down sizing some of my digital gear, mainly the Nikon D1 and the Pentax K-10D. Looking at prices on the net, $150-175 for the D1 seems about average, would include everything but lenses, i want those. K-10D after looking at Henrys ebay page, prices seem between $200-295. Would that be about right. Nothing on bh to compare with. Dave -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
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on 2012-02-20 15:02 John Sessoms wrote On eBay the current range was $102 up to a $527 Buy It Now for a complete kit w/18-55 lens. I think that BIN is optimistic, to say the least. best to check completed auctions only, then you'll only get BIN prices if someone actually bought it (especially if there's a wide distribution, i pretty much ignore the upper half of the eBay price range) -- 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.
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Suggest; keh.com. Haven't looked there lately myself, however. Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 6:17 AM Subject: prices I'm toying with the idea of down sizing some of my digital gear, mainly the Nikon D1 and the Pentax K-10D. Looking at prices on the net, $150-175 for the D1 seems about average, would include everything but lenses, i want those. K-10D after looking at Henrys ebay page, prices seem between $200-295. Would that be about right. Nothing on bh to compare with. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- 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.
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On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Suggest; keh.com. Haven't looked there lately myself, however. Jack Thanks, but none there. Dave - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 6:17 AM Subject: prices I'm toying with the idea of down sizing some of my digital gear, mainly the Nikon D1 and the Pentax K-10D. Looking at prices on the net, $150-175 for the D1 seems about average, would include everything but lenses, i want those. K-10D after looking at Henrys ebay page, prices seem between $200-295. Would that be about right. Nothing on bh to compare with. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
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KEH didn't have any K10D when I checked, but the price range seems right. They did have D60/D80, which I think are comparable, and the prices for those were only slightly higher than that range. On eBay the current range was $102 up to a $527 Buy It Now for a complete kit w/18-55 lens. I think that BIN is optimistic, to say the least. I think $150 - $250 is probably realistic; maybe a little higher if you've got the battery grip. From: Jack Davis Suggest; keh.com. Haven't looked there lately myself, however. ? Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 6:17 AM Subject: prices I'm toying with the idea of down sizing some of my digital gear, mainly the Nikon D1 and the Pentax K-10D. Looking at prices on the net, $150-175 for the D1 seems about average, would include everything but lenses, i want those. K-10D after looking at Henrys ebay page, prices seem between $200-295. Would that be about right. Nothing on bh to compare with. Dave -- 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.
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On Dec 28, 2009, at 9:27 AM, David J Brooks wrote: There have been a number of Nikon D3000 and D5000 commercials on lately. She keeps asking, how much does this one sell for or how much is that one. Should i take this to mean its ok to get theD300/ D700?? No. She obviously wants you to get a K7 Paul . Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- 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.
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2009/12/28 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: There have been a number of Nikon D3000 and D5000 commercials on lately. She keeps asking, how much does this one sell for or how much is that one. Should i take this to mean its ok to get theD300/ D700?? Most definitely. -- 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.
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On Dec 28, 2009, at 6:27 AM, David J Brooks wrote: There have been a number of Nikon D3000 and D5000 commercials on lately. She keeps asking, how much does this one sell for or how much is that one. Should i take this to mean its ok to get theD300/ D700?? Since you can never have too many lenses, and getting a D700 would open up a whole new family of lenses that you could use, it sounds like a great idea to me. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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.
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On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 11:59 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Dec 28, 2009, at 6:27 AM, David J Brooks wrote: There have been a number of Nikon D3000 and D5000 commercials on lately. She keeps asking, how much does this one sell for or how much is that one. Should i take this to mean its ok to get theD300/ D700?? Since you can never have too many lenses, and getting a D700 would open up a whole new family of lenses that you could use, it sounds like a great idea to me. I have a number of lenes in that family already Larry.:-) Dave Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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.
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2009/12/28 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: I have a number of lenes in that family already Larry.:-) you clearly need a Canon then Dave -- 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.
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eckinator wrote: 2009/12/28 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: I have a number of lenes in that family already Larry.:-) you clearly need a Canon then Dave Or an Olysonleica. -- 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.
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2009/12/28 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Or an Olysonleica. don't. those regularly come up with bayonet fit problems. -- 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.
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- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: prices There have been a number of Nikon D3000 and D5000 commercials on lately. She keeps asking, how much does this one sell for or how much is that one. Should i take this to mean its ok to get theD300/ D700?? Sure. Tell her they put more zeros in the names of the good ones. William Robb -- 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.
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This week, Fry's is advertising the K7 with its kit lens and a throw-in bag for the previous price of the body alone. Larry in Dallas -- 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.
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I knew about amazon, but when I looked at Beach Buy Dig over the weekend, prices hadn't budged yet. Thanks for monitoring. - Pat On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 1:57 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: After some first hesitant jitter (as in $50) 2-3 weeks ago, the prices for K7 started going down. BuyDig and Beach Camera have it for $1100, and Amazon has it for $1131. I'll keep watching. Igor -- 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.
RE: Prices - If the lenses are skyrocketing - What about the bodies?
If Pentax new lenses are seeing big jumps in prices, why wouldnt the new bodies be next ? ? ? JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 7:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Prices Henrys has the D FA 50 2.8 at a $100 more than i paid for it last year. They are also now taking order for the 60-250 f4, at $1900 Canadian. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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. -- 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.
Re: Prices - If the lenses are skyrocketing - What about the bodies?
...maybe they're willing to sell more lenses, so keep the bodies cheaper than they'd like... at least the extra stock already produced and not properly unloaded. How many lenses they sell for each extra camera?? New management often look for those lenses are just wonderful and cheap statements as clues they may charge double and the traffic will bear. Disneyworld suffered massive price increases as Michael Eisner and friends got in charge. Visitor polls at the time of acquisition considered park tickets and meals cheap considering the quality of services... well, the cure is simple. Chaaarge more, they're paying. LF JC OConnell escreveu: If Pentax new lenses are seeing big jumps in prices, why wouldnt the new bodies be next ? ? ? JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 7:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Prices Henrys has the D FA 50 2.8 at a $100 more than i paid for it last year. They are also now taking order for the 60-250 f4, at $1900 Canadian. Dave -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- 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.
RE: Prices - If the lenses are skyrocketing - What about the bodies?
Maybe Pentax thinks this IS Disneyworld. Unlike Disneyworld, they have a lot of competition, without good priced lenses and bodies, they are going to get killed by Canon and Nikon and Sony. JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Luiz Felipe Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 9:59 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Prices - If the lenses are skyrocketing - What about the bodies? ...maybe they're willing to sell more lenses, so keep the bodies cheaper than they'd like... at least the extra stock already produced and not properly unloaded. How many lenses they sell for each extra camera?? New management often look for those lenses are just wonderful and cheap statements as clues they may charge double and the traffic will bear. Disneyworld suffered massive price increases as Michael Eisner and friends got in charge. Visitor polls at the time of acquisition considered park tickets and meals cheap considering the quality of services... well, the cure is simple. Chaaarge more, they're paying. LF JC OConnell escreveu: If Pentax new lenses are seeing big jumps in prices, why wouldnt the new bodies be next ? ? ? JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 7:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Prices Henrys has the D FA 50 2.8 at a $100 more than i paid for it last year. They are also now taking order for the 60-250 f4, at $1900 Canadian. Dave -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- 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. -- 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.
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Chris wrote: I recall seeing a couple of Ad's from Canadian retailers about a Nikon price increase a few months back, so it looks like Pentax Canada is just following the market. I'm not sure how many 50-135's Pentax Canada sells, but I don't see the price increase making a huge dent in their sales numbers. - Chris Considering the target market, I'd be willing to bet that sales of 50-135's is close to parity with the number of K20Ds sold in Canada. But sadly I think that you could have replaced 50-135's in you last sentence with dSLRs and lenses and actually increase your statment's validity. :-) -bmw -- 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.
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The price of the DA 15mm f/4 Limited has risen in the Uk from £479 last Thursday to £599 today at SRS Microsystems, I'll not be buying it at that price no matter how good it is! Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker [bruce.wal...@gmail.com] Sent: 14 April 2009 12:03 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Prices Chris wrote: I recall seeing a couple of Ad's from Canadian retailers about a Nikon price increase a few months back, so it looks like Pentax Canada is just following the market. I'm not sure how many 50-135's Pentax Canada sells, but I don't see the price increase making a huge dent in their sales numbers. - Chris Considering the target market, I'd be willing to bet that sales of 50-135's is close to parity with the number of K20Ds sold in Canada. But sadly I think that you could have replaced 50-135's in you last sentence with dSLRs and lenses and actually increase your statment's validity. :-) -bmw -- 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. -- 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.
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The Nikon price increase totalled a couple humdred on big-ticket items like the D700, much less on cheaper items. Very big difference from doubling on common zooms or flashes. -Adam On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM, Chris apemanspace...@gmail.com wrote: I recall seeing a couple of Ad's from Canadian retailers about a Nikon price increase a few months back, so it looks like Pentax Canada is just following the market. I'm not sure how many 50-135's Pentax Canada sells, but I don't see the price increase making a huge dent in their sales numbers. - Chris On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 7:55 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Bruce Walker It may be some sort of sensible economics math at work here, but it will severely impact brand loyalty -- as well as sales -- in the sort term. If it really is based on sensible economics math, the other brands should also be posting some hefty price increases as well. -- email: apemanspace...@gmail.com web: http://apeman.org/ -- 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. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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.
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On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 09:53:02AM -0400, Adam Maas scripsit: The Nikon price increase totalled a couple humdred on big-ticket items like the D700, much less on cheaper items. Very big difference from doubling on common zooms or flashes. It's quite likely Nikon was doing the math on their products from the start, rather than using whatever sense-of-appropriateness Pentax had been using. -- Graydon -- 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.
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On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote: The Nikon price increase totalled a couple humdred on big-ticket items like the D700, much less on cheaper items. Very big difference from doubling on common zooms or flashes. -Adam Looks like the D300 is up $100.00 and the 70-200 2.8 vr is up $400.00, locally. It is back to what i paid for it in 2006, and was around $1799 for about a year. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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.
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From: Bruce Walker It may be some sort of sensible economics math at work here, but it will severely impact brand loyalty -- as well as sales -- in the sort term. If it really is based on sensible economics math, the other brands should also be posting some hefty price increases as well. -- 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.
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From: Joseph McAllister An honest retailer is not going to jack the price on in-house stock, but certainly will when his supplier raises the price he has to pay to replace that stock. On Apr 11, 2009, at 15:37 , paul stenquist wrote: BH is still listing it for 749. Paul BH are closed for Passover until Thursday. BH places their web site on automatic for holidays or the sabbath. Any price changes announced during those closures won't be updated to the web site until they open again. -- 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.
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I recall seeing a couple of Ad's from Canadian retailers about a Nikon price increase a few months back, so it looks like Pentax Canada is just following the market. I'm not sure how many 50-135's Pentax Canada sells, but I don't see the price increase making a huge dent in their sales numbers. - Chris On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 7:55 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Bruce Walker It may be some sort of sensible economics math at work here, but it will severely impact brand loyalty -- as well as sales -- in the sort term. If it really is based on sensible economics math, the other brands should also be posting some hefty price increases as well. -- email: apemanspace...@gmail.com web: http://apeman.org/ -- 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.
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The DA*50-135/2.8 is a fantastic lens for US$995 MSRP ($1200 Canadian conversion with current calculator) (as listed on the Pentax Webstore ... http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/detail/PTX+21660 ) and at the current US listed prices around $717 to 850 I find, it's a bargain. Buy from Amazon.com if you want one. Price right now as low as US$717. See http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-50-135mm-Telephoto-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000NO5QVG/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1239518360sr=8-1 or http://tinyurl.com/cfsdv2 I don't see it as worth US $1500 (CA $1800). Not for me. The Olympus ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 is an even better performer with a longer range (and a beautiful, solid tripod mounting foot) and cost me less than US $800, new. Having had them in my hands together side by side, the Olympus lens is more robustly made and better finished. Godfrey -- 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.
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 11:49 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@mac.com wrote: The DA*50-135/2.8 is a fantastic lens for US$995 MSRP ($1200 Canadian conversion with current calculator) (as listed on the Pentax Webstore ... http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/detail/PTX+21660 ) and at the current US listed prices around $717 to 850 I find, it's a bargain. In Canada, it's listed at $995 and you can get it for $950. It's a totally wonderful lens. -T -- 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.
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BH is taking orders right now. They just won't ship until Thursday. Paul On Apr 12, 2009, at 1:02 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: Note that BH, and probably Adorama, are closed for the Passover. Check their prices again when they reopen sometime next week... stan On Apr 11, 2009, at 6:53 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: ...and $720 at Adorama -p paul stenquist wrote: BH is still listing it for 749. Paul Paul On Apr 11, 2009, at 6:21 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. Seems its still $999 in Alberta. http://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271844 Dave Dons photo, another western Canada retailer has it for the $1799. Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Dave 2009/4/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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. -- 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. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.287 / Virus Database: 270.11.53/2054 - Release Date: 04/11/09 10:51:00 -- 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. -- 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. -- 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.
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Henrys has the D FA 50 2.8 at a $100 more than i paid for it last year. They are also now taking order for the 60-250 f4, at $1900 Canadian. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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.
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$1900 CDN for an F4 telezoom?, thats crazy even if its Canadian dollars . If these new pentax lens prices hold up, the used market high end lenses are going to skyrocket. JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 7:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Prices Henrys has the D FA 50 2.8 at a $100 more than i paid for it last year. They are also now taking order for the 60-250 f4, at $1900 Canadian. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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. -- 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.
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David J Brooks wrote: Henrys has the D FA 50 2.8 at a $100 more than i paid for it last year. They are also now taking order for the 60-250 f4, at $1900 Canadian. Dave I guess we have to blame Pentax Canada specifically for these major price increments. Cross-border shopping and the grey market will boom. -bmw -- 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.
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That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. 2009/4/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. -- 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.
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. Seems its still $999 in Alberta. http://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271844 Dave 2009/4/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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.
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. Seems its still $999 in Alberta. http://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271844 Dave Dons photo, another western Canada retailer has it for the $1799. Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Dave 2009/4/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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.
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 06:21:21PM -0400, David J Brooks scripsit: Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Hoya is thinking margin, which is the right thing to be thinking in a global depression, when you aren't going to make it up on volume no matter what you do, and being pessimistic about exchange rates and the Yen. Pretty much every tech company in Japan got hammered in 2008 by the exchange rates. Still rather sucks for the foreseeable future, but at least it improves their basic odds of survival. -- Graydon -- 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.
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BH is still listing it for 749. Paul Paul On Apr 11, 2009, at 6:21 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. Seems its still $999 in Alberta. http://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271844 Dave Dons photo, another western Canada retailer has it for the $1799. Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Dave 2009/4/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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. -- 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.
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Yes, but close to a 100% price jump. Not for me i'm afraid. I WAS thinking of getting this lens, from sample photos from Chrisine and others on the list, but not for $1700.00 I can buy a D300 for less, and utilize my existing nikon lenses, i can buy another, not that i need it, Nikon 70-200 f2,8 for less. I can go on. Dave On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:30 PM, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 06:21:21PM -0400, David J Brooks scripsit: Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Hoya is thinking margin, which is the right thing to be thinking in a global depression, when you aren't going to make it up on volume no matter what you do, and being pessimistic about exchange rates and the Yen. Pretty much every tech company in Japan got hammered in 2008 by the exchange rates. Still rather sucks for the foreseeable future, but at least it improves their basic odds of survival. -- Graydon -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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.
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:37 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: BH is still listing it for 749. Paul Paul I'm looking at several Canadian sites Paul, and they all have raise the prices to $1799 Canadian. Dave On Apr 11, 2009, at 6:21 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. Seems its still $999 in Alberta. http://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271844 Dave Dons photo, another western Canada retailer has it for the $1799. Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Dave 2009/4/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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. -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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.
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 06:39:42PM -0400, David J Brooks scripsit: Yes, but close to a 100% price jump. There's standard business-school math for this. I don't know the numbers Pentax has, but it's quite possible that the DA* 135 prices appropriately at that price point. Remember that Pentax's volume is generally terrible compared to Nikon or Canon; that tends to push unit prices up. -- Graydon -- 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.
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...and $720 at Adorama -p paul stenquist wrote: BH is still listing it for 749. Paul Paul On Apr 11, 2009, at 6:21 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. Seems its still $999 in Alberta. http://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271844 Dave Dons photo, another western Canada retailer has it for the $1799. Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Dave 2009/4/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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. -- 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. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.287 / Virus Database: 270.11.53/2054 - Release Date: 04/11/09 10:51:00 -- 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.
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 06:39:42PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote: Yes, but close to a 100% price jump. Not for me i'm afraid. I WAS thinking of getting this lens, from sample photos from Chrisine and others on the list, but not for $1700.00 Yep. I'm really glad I just bought mine a couple of months ago. There's no way I'd pay almost twice the price for it, though. -- 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.
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David J Brooks wrote: Saw a thread on the doom and gloom forum the other day, about a price increase on the 50-135. They claimed a new price of $1700 plus or minus. So, i just checked out Henrys, our big chain store , and sure as shit, the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. I was thinking of getting the 50-150 if it dropped a bit more, but for this new price, i don't think so. Save another grand and i can have a D700. No brainer for me. Dave Not just lenses: flashes too almost doubled in price. The 360FGZ now goes for what the 540FGZ went for until the end of March, and the 540FGZ is now $700 Can. I just missed picking one up for $349 at Vistek. When I saw their price shoot up a couple of weeks ago, I raced over to my local Mom Pop retailer and bought their very last in-stock 540 for $399. As the clerk handed it to me he told me that if I want another one it will be $699. They had one 360FGZ left for $249 and now I'm kicking myself for not grabbing that at the same time. A good friend has told me that he's no longer considering the 17-70 F4 or the 35 2.8 Macro which were on his wish list. It may be some sort of sensible economics math at work here, but it will severely impact brand loyalty -- as well as sales -- in the sort term. -bmw -- 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.
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An honest retailer is not going to jack the price on in-house stock, but certainly will when his supplier raises the price he has to pay to replace that stock. On Apr 11, 2009, at 15:37 , paul stenquist wrote: BH is still listing it for 749. Paul Paul On Apr 11, 2009, at 6:21 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. Seems its still $999 in Alberta. http://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271844 Dave Dons photo, another western Canada retailer has it for the $1799. Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Dave Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com http://gallery.me.com/jomac http://web.me.com/jomac/show.me/Blog/Blog.html -- 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.
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On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 10:40 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: An honest retailer... Ha. Haha! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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.
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An honest retailer... Add another entry in the oxymoron lexicon. JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Scott Loveless Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 10:44 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Prices On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 10:40 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: An honest retailer... -- 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.
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On Apr 11, 2009, at 19:43 , Scott Loveless wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 10:40 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: An honest retailer... Ha. Haha! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha ! An honest retailer... Add another entry in the oxymoron lexicon. JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net Well, I guess I'm left with nothing more to say than The retailers in the USA have so far not raised their prices. Most likely due to a proper amount of stock on hand having been imported by Pentax USA. Whatever... I've got mine already. It looks like I may have to put off picking up the 60-250 for a few years, or maybe never. :-( Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time http://gallery.me.com/jomac http://web.me.com/jomac/show.me/Blog/Blog.html -- 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.
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Note that BH, and probably Adorama, are closed for the Passover. Check their prices again when they reopen sometime next week... stan On Apr 11, 2009, at 6:53 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: ...and $720 at Adorama -p paul stenquist wrote: BH is still listing it for 749. Paul Paul On Apr 11, 2009, at 6:21 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: That hurts. I saw the Nikon or Canon version of Tokina change owner at a fancy fair for 350 euros, I almost fainted. Seems its still $999 in Alberta. http://www.mcbaincamera.com/productdetail.php?mcbain_id=0271844 Dave Dons photo, another western Canada retailer has it for the $1799. Makes me wonder what the 60-250 will be going for, and what the hell Pentax is thinking. Dave 2009/4/11 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: the price has gone from $999 to $1799 Canadian. -- 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. -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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. -- 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. - --- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.287 / Virus Database: 270.11.53/2054 - Release Date: 04/11/09 10:51:00 -- 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. -- 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.
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that the prices on all Pentax lenses seem to be up by a considerable amount. Yes, it's most evident among the shorter lenses (FA 50/1.4s are going for more than BH's new price on ebay -- $209-- and BH is sold out.) If you missed the thread about Pentax digital on the Leica forum, go take a look. The *istD and *istDS have revived the brand. I guess that's a good thing. Paul The M* and A* 300's are still quite pricey. John Forbes wrote: Also, the long wait for a Pentax DSLR resulted in some defections to other brands, which depressed demand for Pentax glass between say 2002 and 2003, while putting quite a lot of used lenses onto the second-hand market. That process has presumably slowed or reversed, and digital buyers have pushed up demand for wide-angles, though not for longer teles. I recently paid quite a lot for a 20mm, and just missed bidding on a K 300mm f4 which went for very little. John On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed a sudden increase in pentax prices lately. It can't all be because of the istDs A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Here's what I think has happened: 1. People who bought the D care about image quality and can afford Pentax primes. They began to buy FA primes. 2. Pentax, meanwhile, had stopped production of all, or at least most, FA lenses (but maybe not FAJ lenses). 3. Existing stocks began to run out. Look at Pentax USA's web site and see how few primes are now listed. 4. Pentax got caught by surprise. It was in the middle of shifting lens production to Vietnam and was planning the new DA and D FA lines. Pentax did not anticipate that suddenly the old FA primes would be in strong demand. Existing stocks have sold out, or nearly so, and they are no longer being produced. 5. Nguyen is ill again this winter. 6. Ebay prices began to shoot up. Joe -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke Also, the US dollar is down considerably lately, so international bidders will tend to push the prices up when things are priced in USD.
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Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Yes, I've noticed it too. I'm thinking about getting the 31mm ltd but, oh no, Adorama aren't listing it at the moment (nor the 77mm, and the 43mm is on back order). :( I had to wait a month to get the Tamron 17-35 in Pentax mount. My rep said they were selling out as quickly as they came in. I also had to wait to get the Sigma P-TTL flash because everyone kept selling out. I expect that distributors, being naturally cautions and not wanting to get stuck with stock that wouldn't sell, were ordering Pentax-compatible product based on past sales numbers and were unprepared for the revival of interest spurred by the ist-D and DS. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: Prices of Pentax Lenses
Also, the long wait for a Pentax DSLR resulted in some defections to other brands, which depressed demand for Pentax glass between say 2002 and 2003, while putting quite a lot of used lenses onto the second-hand market. That process has presumably slowed or reversed, and digital buyers have pushed up demand for wide-angles, though not for longer teles. I recently paid quite a lot for a 20mm, and just missed bidding on a K 300mm f4 which went for very little. John On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed a sudden increase in pentax prices lately. It can't all be because of the istDs A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Here's what I think has happened: 1. People who bought the D care about image quality and can afford Pentax primes. They began to buy FA primes. 2. Pentax, meanwhile, had stopped production of all, or at least most, FA lenses (but maybe not FAJ lenses). 3. Existing stocks began to run out. Look at Pentax USA's web site and see how few primes are now listed. 4. Pentax got caught by surprise. It was in the middle of shifting lens production to Vietnam and was planning the new DA and D FA lines. Pentax did not anticipate that suddenly the old FA primes would be in strong demand. Existing stocks have sold out, or nearly so, and they are no longer being produced. 5. Nguyen is ill again this winter. 6. Ebay prices began to shoot up. Joe -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: Prices of Pentax Lenses
The M* and A* 300's are still quite pricey. John Forbes wrote: Also, the long wait for a Pentax DSLR resulted in some defections to other brands, which depressed demand for Pentax glass between say 2002 and 2003, while putting quite a lot of used lenses onto the second-hand market. That process has presumably slowed or reversed, and digital buyers have pushed up demand for wide-angles, though not for longer teles. I recently paid quite a lot for a 20mm, and just missed bidding on a K 300mm f4 which went for very little. John On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed a sudden increase in pentax prices lately. It can't all be because of the istDs A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Here's what I think has happened: 1. People who bought the D care about image quality and can afford Pentax primes. They began to buy FA primes. 2. Pentax, meanwhile, had stopped production of all, or at least most, FA lenses (but maybe not FAJ lenses). 3. Existing stocks began to run out. Look at Pentax USA's web site and see how few primes are now listed. 4. Pentax got caught by surprise. It was in the middle of shifting lens production to Vietnam and was planning the new DA and D FA lines. Pentax did not anticipate that suddenly the old FA primes would be in strong demand. Existing stocks have sold out, or nearly so, and they are no longer being produced. 5. Nguyen is ill again this winter. 6. Ebay prices began to shoot up. Joe -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Prices of Pentax Lenses
I've noticed that the prices on all Pentax lenses seem to be up by a considerable amount. Yes, it's most evident among the shorter lenses (FA 50/1.4s are going for more than BH's new price on ebay -- $209-- and BH is sold out.) If you missed the thread about Pentax digital on the Leica forum, go take a look. The *istD and *istDS have revived the brand. I guess that's a good thing. Paul The M* and A* 300's are still quite pricey. John Forbes wrote: Also, the long wait for a Pentax DSLR resulted in some defections to other brands, which depressed demand for Pentax glass between say 2002 and 2003, while putting quite a lot of used lenses onto the second-hand market. That process has presumably slowed or reversed, and digital buyers have pushed up demand for wide-angles, though not for longer teles. I recently paid quite a lot for a 20mm, and just missed bidding on a K 300mm f4 which went for very little. John On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed a sudden increase in pentax prices lately. It can't all be because of the istDs A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Here's what I think has happened: 1. People who bought the D care about image quality and can afford Pentax primes. They began to buy FA primes. 2. Pentax, meanwhile, had stopped production of all, or at least most, FA lenses (but maybe not FAJ lenses). 3. Existing stocks began to run out. Look at Pentax USA's web site and see how few primes are now listed. 4. Pentax got caught by surprise. It was in the middle of shifting lens production to Vietnam and was planning the new DA and D FA lines. Pentax did not anticipate that suddenly the old FA primes would be in strong demand. Existing stocks have sold out, or nearly so, and they are no longer being produced. 5. Nguyen is ill again this winter. 6. Ebay prices began to shoot up. Joe -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Prices of Pentax Lenses
What Leica forum are you referring to? Do you have a link to it? TIA PS: I can't believe some of the prices on ebay recently. Almost makes me think about selling all of my gear. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that the prices on all Pentax lenses seem to be up by a considerable amount. Yes, it's most evident among the shorter lenses (FA 50/1.4s are going for more than BH's new price on ebay -- $209-- and BH is sold out.) If you missed the thread about Pentax digital on the Leica forum, go take a look. The *istD and *istDS have revived the brand. I guess that's a good thing. Paul The M* and A* 300's are still quite pricey. John Forbes wrote: Also, the long wait for a Pentax DSLR resulted in some defections to other brands, which depressed demand for Pentax glass between say 2002 and 2003, while putting quite a lot of used lenses onto the second-hand market. That process has presumably slowed or reversed, and digital buyers have pushed up demand for wide-angles, though not for longer teles. I recently paid quite a lot for a 20mm, and just missed bidding on a K 300mm f4 which went for very little. John On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed a sudden increase in pentax prices lately. It can't all be because of the istDs A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Here's what I think has happened: 1. People who bought the D care about image quality and can afford Pentax primes. They began to buy FA primes. 2. Pentax, meanwhile, had stopped production of all, or at least most, FA lenses (but maybe not FAJ lenses). 3. Existing stocks began to run out. Look at Pentax USA's web site and see how few primes are now listed. 4. Pentax got caught by surprise. It was in the middle of shifting lens production to Vietnam and was planning the new DA and D FA lines. Pentax did not anticipate that suddenly the old FA primes would be in strong demand. Existing stocks have sold out, or nearly so, and they are no longer being produced. 5. Nguyen is ill again this winter. 6. Ebay prices began to shoot up. Joe -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Prices of Pentax Lenses
The Pnoto Net Leica forum is here: http://www.photo.net/bboard/forum?topic_id=1548 The recent Pentax digital thread is here: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00B20N Paul What Leica forum are you referring to? Do you have a link to it? TIA PS: I can't believe some of the prices on ebay recently. Almost makes me think about selling all of my gear. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that the prices on all Pentax lenses seem to be up by a considerable amount. Yes, it's most evident among the shorter lenses (FA 50/1.4s are going for more than BH's new price on ebay -- $209-- and BH is sold out.) If you missed the thread about Pentax digital on the Leica forum, go take a look. The *istD and *istDS have revived the brand. I guess that's a good thing. Paul The M* and A* 300's are still quite pricey. John Forbes wrote: Also, the long wait for a Pentax DSLR resulted in some defections to other brands, which depressed demand for Pentax glass between say 2002 and 2003, while putting quite a lot of used lenses onto the second-hand market. That process has presumably slowed or reversed, and digital buyers have pushed up demand for wide-angles, though not for longer teles. I recently paid quite a lot for a 20mm, and just missed bidding on a K 300mm f4 which went for very little. John On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed a sudden increase in pentax prices lately. It can't all be because of the istDs A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Here's what I think has happened: 1. People who bought the D care about image quality and can afford Pentax primes. They began to buy FA primes. 2. Pentax, meanwhile, had stopped production of all, or at least most, FA lenses (but maybe not FAJ lenses). 3. Existing stocks began to run out. Look at Pentax USA's web site and see how few primes are now listed. 4. Pentax got caught by surprise. It was in the middle of shifting lens production to Vietnam and was planning the new DA and D FA lines. Pentax did not anticipate that suddenly the old FA primes would be in strong demand. Existing stocks have sold out, or nearly so, and they are no longer being produced. 5. Nguyen is ill again this winter. 6. Ebay prices began to shoot up. Joe -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Prices of Pentax Lenses
On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Yes, I've noticed it too. I'm thinking about getting the 31mm ltd but, oh no, Adorama aren't listing it at the moment (nor the 77mm, and the 43mm is on back order). :( Rob, can I ask you for that contact in Japan again? Maybe they still have the black 31mm. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~derbyc
Re: prices dropping
Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess you haven't been paying attention. Pentax announced a $300.00 (US) price reduction with price protection, for the retailer, not long ago. Henrys is just not keeping up. I monitor prices on www.resellerratings.com http://resellerratings.dealtime.com/xPP-Digital_Cameras--pentax-6_0__megapixels -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: Prices of used gear?
glenn, i was so sorry to hear your story, and i only hope that it all works out for you. at least the owner of the 4x5 understands! that is one thing that you don't need to carry around with you now... tan. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 9:50 AM Subject: Re: Prices of used gear? Hey, I seem to be getting the mailing list again -- yay! Stan Halpin wrote: Glad to hear that you do have insurance! I've been wondering but was afraid to ask. Actually, I don't think insurance will cover it, though I should find out on Monday. But the form for the police department asks for values of items. (Unlike anything I've seen from the Baltimore City police. (This happened in the County.)) -- Glenn
Re: Prices of used gear?
On Sat, 6 Dec 2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uh, is a Spotmatic SPII really worth more than an KX these days, or am I just doing my eBay searches very badly? (And is there a faster way to come up with replacement costs for stolen gear?) Are you talking about replacing them with the same thing? I thought replacement insurance typically replaced your items with their new equivalent. When I had about 15 M42 bodies kicking around, I used to dream about the windfall I'd have if they were ever stolen. chris
Re: Prices on 85mm lenses
Hi Bill, If your intentions are portraiture, don't pass up an m42 85mm if you find one at a good price. You'll need the adapter and lose auto-aperture; but at portrait apertures you can still see through it very well indeed ;^) Bill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Prices on 85mm lenses
Bill, I've seen the M85/2.0 go as high as $400.00+. Good ones these days are in the $225.00 - $300.00 range. Deals can often be found. Take a look at the message Antti-Pekka just posted with a list of Pentax items from Woodmere Camera. (http://www.woodcam.com) They have a nice one for $275.00. I can attest to the honest and integrity of Woodmere Camera. While Rich's prices are not always the lowest, he grades honestly and is quick to satisfy a customer if there are any problems. Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: Hi all, There was a bit of list traffic a couple weeks ago on the merits of some of the smaller-aperture 85mm lenses. I find my 135mm a bit long for some portrait and candid situations, especially indoors. A nice 100mm or 85mm might work better. Much as I'd love one of those A* 85/1.4's, that beast is simply out of my budget. I seem to recall that Shel (?? -- maybe a few others?) had some positive comments about the SMC-M 85/2. Are these pretty uncommon, or am I just looking in the wrong places? What prices might these go for -- say, at a reputable on-line shop? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Prices shops (Was: 80/1.8 CZJ going cheap in Poland)
[MZ-S's price in Czechia and Poland] AL 37 900 Kc is still about 8 000 Kc cheaper than here... Really?!? That's a lot of difference! It's roughly (almost?) the price of the new flash!!! If you could explain to the customs (or go trough green borderline) that you have already brought this new MZ-S complete in box with receipts from Poland just to show a friend in Prague... ;-)) AL And how about this?:) [link deleted] WOW! What can I say? AL Hmmm, anybody knows links to other Internet shops in Czech and maybe AL Slovakia? Unfrotunately, not. Even if I live here :) I usually buy used, and new equipment (tripods, camerabags,...) I buy in small shops where I have friendly relation with the staff. I have found that most small shops when at least little friends can lower the price to about just a little bit over the price of internet shops, so I don't use internet shops. Frantisek P.S.: the link was interesting. Investigating it further. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Prices shops (Was: 80/1.8 CZJ going cheap in Poland)
Artur, try out www.paladix.cz I have remembered, I have bought tripod from them (it was a bargain because they were selling out the old models of Manfrotto tripods. A list member from Slovakia I think had to point me to it, even though it's a Prague based shop I never knew about it before!) Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Prices of Pentax euipment in Slovakia
Artur Ledóchowski wrote: I'm going to Slovakia in 3 weeks Artur: I can't help your with the information you seek, but as a American of Slovak descent, and be interested in hearing about your trip when you return, especially about current economic and social conditions. I'd also love to see any photographs you might be able to post on the web. Thanks, Dan -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Prices of LX viewfinders
If in excellent condition (give or take a little)... FB-1US$200 FC-1US$70 FD-1US$70 FE-1US$150 Regards, Bob... --- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote! From: "Pål Jensen" [EMAIL PROTECTED] What are reasonable used prices on the FB-1 system finder, FC-1 Action finder, FD-1 and FE-1 finders for the Pentax LX? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Prices of LX viewfinders
Pål Jensen wrote: What are reasonable used prices on the FB-1 system finder, FC-1 Action finder, FD-1 and FE-1 finders for the Pentax LX? Steve Larson replied: I would say around $US125-175 for the FB-1 system finder and FC-1 Action finder, if you shop ebay, - Yes, from what I saw, the FB-1/FC-1 combo is around 130-175 USD. The FE-1 appears to be rare. I am aware of only one auction (on the German e-bay site), which closed at about DM130 or so (if I remember correctly). Thus, around 60-75$ seems a fair price to me. However, there is no "reasonable" price for a rare item ... Alexander __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Prices of LX viewfinders
Last one on ebay snuck thru at $155.50 to the lucky winner. Usually they go for more. See ebay completed auctions at... http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResultSortProperty=MetaNewSortSortOrder=dpb=ebaytag1=ebayctryebaytag1code=0ht=1query=pentax+finderebaytag1code=0 Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .