Product Registration

Okay so I only had a quick look at this the other night but the little registration form for Pentax lens (and camera?) needs a dealer stamp? If I bought one from amazon how do I get it stamped ? oO

I should really register all my gear but don't think I ever have, I'm an idiot I know!

Unfortunately, the last option is a bit judgemental. It could be said that someone doesn't register their products because they know it isn't necessary. That doesn't equate with being lazy....

I've never registered anything. Not because I can't be bothered, but because it is not necessary, and even impossible to do for equipment bought here in the Netherlands.
So I haven't answered your poll.

The dealer stamp isn't an issue, as you can (or could) register on-line.

One upside to registereing kit was that you receievd a discount voucher back against future purchases.

Dob't know whether Pentax Ricoh do with on-line registration or discounts.

Interesting I thought I read that you couldn't register pentax stuff online and had to send it away in the post. I'll have to look into that.

Sorry for being 'judgemental' John but I was unaware there were circumstances (like Gwyns) where you could not register a product. I don't see it as being judgemental though ... maybe just ignorant of how some areas warranties work

I can't really see why any product I purchased should need registering.

I bought the item, paid for it and received a receipt and my guarantee papers. Why should I need to tell the manufacturer who I am, what I bought and why.
The crap often specified on on some piece of paper which comes with it , saying unless I register it, the guarantee is not valid, is pure bullshit.
All Items purchased in all western countries are guaranteed for a given period by law. No matter if it is registered or not.

Regards, Horst

I bought my k-5 used on eBay, the seller provided me the receipt from WEX with his name blanked out. I had no problem getting the camera repaired under warranty from jps including a copy of this receipt with the fault.

Warranty registration is a way for companies to get primary data from their customers which they can use and sell...

I only register something if there is a good reason to do so.
I registered my Sigma lenses as you get an extra 2 years warranty, my coffee maker because I got a free water filter and the new microwave oven as we got a cookey book and Le Creuset casserole dish.

Pentax gave me no reason to

Register it they might send you a free ticket to
America like Hoover did

In the past I've done online registration becuase it put all my serial numbers in a convenient place in case of theft. I don't know if Pentax runs a theft register? Do dealers check when kit goes in for repair / service?