Re: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But I have SOME good news, and it's not that I saved on my car insurance by switching to Geico. It's that I actually saw an Optio 550 on display a couple of weeks ago. In Wolf Camera, of all places. Price had gone down since I bought mine, too. I'd hope so, given that the 550 has been discontinued for a while now. :) The 555 is pretty similar, though. chris
Re: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
Milford photo, (in milford Connecticut), used to only carry the low end in pentax ZX-M, ZX-60 etc. Since the introduction of the *ist-d they started carrying them. They seem to be selling a fair number of them as well. Mark Dalal wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] One of the stores in San Antonio will no longer be carrying anything by Pentax. The only other stores has minimal stock. Mark Which is which, Mark (like I can't guess?) Camera Exchange told me they are no longer going to be carrying Pentax. Period. I'm going there tommorow and I'll see if that's changed. Boyd's A/V has a minimal stock...of everything. But, they do carry new Pentax PS cameras and the low end of the SLR range (ZX-60, FA28-80, FA80-200). They're like that with every brand though. Mark
Re: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
Ft. Worth is about 5 hours or so from San Antonio. That's quite a visit. LOL. rg Cesar Matamoros II wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 10:47 PM From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cord tells me that the reason they're not stocking the istD (or any other Pentax SLR) is because Pentax is not able to deliver the quantities they need for building volume sales and the large customer base that a retailer needs to establish a product line. But they do sell a lot of Pentax ps, both film digital. One of the stores in San Antonio will no longer be carrying anything by Pentax. The only other stores has minimal stock. Mark Which is which, Mark (like I can't guess?) ERN Please tell the list. I visited what stores I could find while in San Antonio the one weekend I was there. Found a great little place in Ft. Worth. The owner (?) talked lovingly of LXen, appreciated the 77 Limited, and showed off some M42 equipment he just obtained... If only I could remember the name, Cesar Panama City, Florida
Re: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] One of the stores in San Antonio will no longer be carrying anything by Pentax. The only other stores has minimal stock. Mark Which is which, Mark (like I can't guess?) Camera Exchange told me they are no longer going to be carrying Pentax. Period. I'm going there tommorow and I'll see if that's changed. Boyd's A/V has a minimal stock...of everything. But, they do carry new Pentax PS cameras and the low end of the SLR range (ZX-60, FA28-80, FA80-200). They're like that with every brand though. Mark
Re: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
Mark said: One of the stores in San Antonio will no longer be carrying anything by Pentax. The only other stores has minimal stock. Then I said: Which is which, Mark (like I can't guess?) Mark replied: Camera Exchange told me they are no longer going to be carrying Pentax. Period. I'm going there tommorow and I'll see if that's changed. Boyd's A/V has a minimal stock...of everything. But, they do carry new Pentax PS cameras and the low end of the SLR range (ZX-60, FA28-80, FA80-200). They're like that with every brand though. Interesting. I actually thought Boyd's was the one giving up on Pentax entirely. Back when I bought my Optio 550 (last summer), I went by there (Boyd's) and showed it off, by way of complaining about the fact that they didn't carry it. The guy I spoke with -- don't know him and he wasn't Boyd -- didn't seem to give a dam. But I have SOME good news, and it's not that I saved on my car insurance by switching to Geico. It's that I actually saw an Optio 550 on display a couple of weeks ago. In Wolf Camera, of all places. Price had gone down since I bought mine, too. I know that Camera Exchange had the MZ-S on display for a good while. Wonder if anyone ever bought one. If no one did, I suppose that could have helped to discourage them. Glad I found out where to shop in Austin. ERN
RE: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 10:47 PM From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cord tells me that the reason they're not stocking the istD (or any other Pentax SLR) is because Pentax is not able to deliver the quantities they need for building volume sales and the large customer base that a retailer needs to establish a product line. While the problem certainly exists, you have to consider your source. Cord is In Indianapolis, too. No particular gain for our city. Lewis _ Dream of owning a home? Find out how in the First-time Home Buying Guide. http://special.msn.com/home/firsthome.armx
The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
Cord tells me that the reason they're not stocking the istD (or any other Pentax SLR) is because Pentax is not able to deliver the quantities they need for building volume sales and the large customer base that a retailer needs to establish a product line. But they do sell a lot of Pentax ps, both film digital. Collin
RE: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
That is what I am seeing, they are selling well. My local store, unbeknownst to me has sold 6 *ist Ds, and at least 6 Optio Ss, along with just about every other Pentax ps, and apparently not doing too shabby with the SLRs. I have not looked lately, but they may still have an MZ-S, Cesar Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Collin Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum Cord tells me that the reason they're not stocking the istD (or any other Pentax SLR) is because Pentax is not able to deliver the quantities they need for building volume sales and the large customer base that a retailer needs to establish a product line. But they do sell a lot of Pentax ps, both film digital. Collin
Re: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
- Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II Subject: RE: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum That is what I am seeing, they are selling well. My local store, unbeknownst to me has sold 6 *ist Ds, and at least 6 Optio Ss, along with just about every other Pentax ps, and apparently not doing too shabby with the SLRs. I asked at my local shop today. The girl said the istD was a steady seller. I didn't ask about anything else. William Robb
Re: The Local Pentax SLR Conundrum
From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cord tells me that the reason they're not stocking the istD (or any other Pentax SLR) is because Pentax is not able to deliver the quantities they need for building volume sales and the large customer base that a retailer needs to establish a product line. But they do sell a lot of Pentax ps, both film digital. One of the stores in San Antonio will no longer be carrying anything by Pentax. The only other stores has minimal stock. Mark Which is which, Mark (like I can't guess?) ERN
