The delay wasn't the vendor's fault. It was a Pentax rebate. Based on other comments here, I would say that they are usually very pokey when it comes to sending the rebate. Paul
> Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > B&H is still bundling a new D with the DA 16-45 for $1599. > > This used to be accompanied by a $200 rebate. I'm not sure if > > that rebate is still in effect. BTW, I finally got my rebate > > check from Pentax this week. > > Took about six months and one letter of complaint. > > I've bought a couple of items with money back promises which I have > eventually got back, but not until I have lost my temper in the shops > concerned. Unless the deal is the bottom figure there, on the day, when it > is ordered/collected I won't bite. I'm getting too old for all this sort of > hassle now. The istD I have just got was great news to the wallet on the day > and that I can live with. Enablement *should* be a fun thing. > > Malcolm > >

