Mm. As for the CRK/Pentax thing, I suppose CRK is just the distributor.. they can't really close a blind eye when the grey goods probably directly affect their margins. If Pentax had their own service centre here, they'd probably not be too fussed- afterall, grey goods or not, it's still supporting their own products.
Not too long ago, I bought a Canon 70-200 2.8L IS new on ebay from a Hong Kong seller for about AUD500 less than what it would have cost me here. It didn't come with a warranty card, but it didn't worry me too much (though I made sure I asked for a receipt- which I'm guessing is all they'll ask for should I bring it in to be looked at). However, that being said, I find it a bit strange Canon does gives worldwide warranties on its lenses, but only local ones for its bodies. Does Pentax do the same? As for the Rolex thing graywolf, I agree completely- a criminal record for someone who maybe found himself on a holiday buying a cheap 'Rolex' for a laugh is a bit disturbing. Cheers, Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "graywolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:04 PM Subject: Re: CR Kennedy on Pentax grey imports (Australia) > http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1587840.html?menu=news.quirkies.strangecrime > > I can understand why Rolex would do that. They are pretty good > wristwatches, probable cost nearly $100 to make, and sell for $3795 in > stainless steel. Some of the fakes cost as much as $1000 themselves and > are of at least the same quality. > > However, I think convicting someone for owning one is going too far, > manufacturing or selling them yes, but not for just owning one. I do not > believe he could have been convicted here in the US, apparently in > Belgium they do not have the protections we do. How medieval! > > > I think this ties directly into a recent thread, Ryan's post. > > graywolf > http://www.graywolfphoto.com > "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" > ----------------------------------- > > > > Ryan Lee wrote: > > >Saw this as a sponsored link on a Canon forum: > >http://www.crkennedy.com.au/v1/index.cfm?pageID=465 > > > >I was under the impression that they'd usually close one eye and do warranty > >work on grey goods anyway as long as you can prove when you purchased. Maybe > >they're starting to really feel the pinch of parallel importers (they seem > >to markup camera goods lots here down under..). Food for thought? > > > >Cheers, > >Ryan > > > > > > > > > > > >
