Pentax kx white+55-300 for 729!!

Hello,

Amazon finally has KX white with twin kit lens(18-55mm & 55-300mm) but the seller is Portable guy and there are no reviews for that camera. Is it safe to go for this deal? any one has bought kx from this seller?

http://www.amazon.com/Megapixel-Screen-Reduction-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B003KWP8P2/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280683020&sr=8-11

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Ajeya

Ajayang said:

Hello,

Amazon finally has KX white with twin kit lens(18-55mm & 55-300mm) but the seller is Portable guy and there are no reviews for that camera. Is it safe to go for this deal? any one has bought kx from this seller?

http://www.amazon.com/Megapixel-Screen-Reduction-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B003KWP8P2/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280683020&sr=8-11

thanks
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Regards,
Ajeya

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I haven't bought from this seller but I understand you can use Amazon as a leverage in case of any issues. However I am surprised to see the price as $729 because I had bought same kit (with black body) from Amazon in $650 in December. After 7 months I would expect it to be available at same price if not less.
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Nitin

nitinkhare said:

I haven't bought from this seller but I understand you can use Amazon as a leverage in case of any issues. However I am surprised to see the price as $729 because I had bought same kit (with black body) from Amazon in $650 in December. After 7 months I would expect it to be available at same price if not less.

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That was a low price used to push holiday sales I believe. Amazon now has the same kit for $810 US. The price at Christmas really was a great value for the Pentax K-x, as you could have resold the 55-300 for $250 or so and only had about $400 in the K-x. I am sure it will come down again.

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viking79 said:

You could have resold the 55-300 for $250 or so and only had about $400 in the K-x. I am sure it will come down again.

Eric

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Right but its a very good lens and I use it quite often outdoors. On the other hand I quickly outgrew 18-55 and ended up with some primes.

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Nitin