Is this kit a bargain

[klythawk]

Not really up on Olympus prices but fancy a EP-1 for the IBIS.

Made an offer of £610incRMSD for this kit.....said to be as new, just a few weeks old.

Olympus E-P1 Body (White/Brown version)
Olympus 14-42 Lens
Olympus 17mm Pancake Lens
Olympus Optical Viewfinder (for 17mm lens)
Gordy Leather Hand Strap (imported from USA)
4GB Sandisk Ultra II SDHC Card
Spare Battery (Energiser)

Is this a good price, or would you recommend looking elsewhere. Thanks for any comments, and sorry if posted in the wrong place.

John.

 

[Brian Mosley]

Hi John, is the warranty is transferrable?

The cheapest price I can find for the E-P1 + 14-42 is here... £529.99

Cheers

Brian

 

[klythawk]

Hi John, is the warranty is transferrable?

The cheapest price I can find for the E-P1 + 14-42 is here... £529.99

Cheers

Brian

Hi Brian.

Need to find out about the warranty, is it transferable with Olympus cams ?

John.

 

[Brian Mosley]

You'll just need the original purchase receipt for the camera from the UK retailer.

Cheers

Brian

 

[Iansky]

Hi John,

I guess if you tot up the price for all the items individually and it comes to a lot more than that (bearing in mind EP1 prices have dropped a fair bit since the EP2 become readily available) and it is something you want, then yes it is a good price.

If you are hesitating then don't get it because it is not worth the price to you.

This is the logic I use otherwise you will never buy kit and spend all your time searching for a price a few pounds less!

 

[klythawk]

Hi John,

I guess if you tot up the price for all the items individually and it comes to a lot more than that (bearing in mind EP1 prices have dropped a fair bit since the EP2 become readily available) and it is something you want, then yes it is a good price.

If you are hesitating then don't get it because it is not worth the price to you.

This is the logic I use otherwise you will never buy kit and spend all your time searching for a price a few pounds less!

Hi Ian.

Thanks for the reply.

My problem is making a decision, but most of the time i'm happy when i go through with a deal. Never been 100% happy with the GF1 though and like the appeal of the IBIS of the E-P1. Having both gives me the chance to see which i like best and then get rid of one. Thought the lenses might be worth about £150 each or is that wishful thinking.

John.

John.

 

[Iansky]

I would say that is a little low, if the kit is only a few weeks old then you need to consider what you pay new for those lenses, the battery must be getting up around £40+ and the viewfinder around £60+ so already you have almost half the purchase price in those objects alone.

Quite a few places are selling the EP1 +14-42 for around £450 - £550 and the 17mm for about £200 - £280

 

[klythawk]

Hi

Took the plunge and bought it, the kit and lens was purchased new on Jan 16th, so barely 6 weeks old. Looking forward to the E-P1 early next week. :smile:

Thanks for the reply's.

John.

 

[f6cvalkyrie]

Congrats, John ! and some us some pics when you get it !

C U
Rafael

 

[Brian Mosley]

John, will they give you the original purchase receipt?

Congratulations, it's a great camera.

Cheers

Brian

 

[BillN]

John

comments deleted as you had bought it and I only realised after I had posted

Good luck

 

[Iansky]

John,

Good luck with the new kit and as Brian and others have said, make sure they either give you the original receipt or a full guarantee.

Looking forward to seeing your images.

Ian

 

[klythawk]

Hi.

Thanks everyone, confirmed with seller over the phone to supply original receipt, which according to him is no problem, it is still unregistered. Getting a bit impatient now, must be a boys toy thing.

John.

 

[BillN]

Hi.

Thanks everyone, confirmed with seller over the phone to supply original receipt, which according to him is no problem, it is still unregistered. Getting a bit impatient now, must be a boys toy thing.

John.

If I remember correctly it's called GAS