Bait & Switch Stores Bewarre
May 25, 2014 22:31:07 #
I realize most of us are educated to dishonest business practices but I just saw this article that might be interesting to read especially new camera users considering on purchasing online.
http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
May 25, 2014 22:35:52 #
I bought a "White Box" Canon 24-105 "L" Lens from one of the companies listed (Not Abe's). I was able to register it online with Canon and so far it's been working like a charm. Still, I get a little uncomfortable when I read stuff like this. I may have dodged a bullet.
May 25, 2014 22:36:37 #
May 25, 2014 22:38:38 #
Basil wrote:
I bought a "White Box" Canon 24-105 "L" Lens from one of the companies listed (Not Abe's). I was able to register it online with Canon and so far it's been working like a charm. Still, I get a little uncomfortable when I read stuff like this. I may have dodged a bullet.
I bought a Sigma 150-500mm from Ryther. Registered it and just recently found out it wasn't a USA warranty.
May 25, 2014 22:41:52 #
May 25, 2014 23:15:31 #
May 25, 2014 23:53:07 #
Indi wrote:
I bought a Sigma 150-500mm from Ryther. Registered it and just recently found out it wasn't a USA warranty.
Absolutely NOTHING you receive from Ryther will be a "USA Warranty" item. They are not an authorized reseller for any cameras or lenses at all.
May 26, 2014 00:47:45 #
Haydon wrote:
I realize most of us are educated to dishonest business practices but I just saw this article that might be interesting to read especially new camera users considering on purchasing online.
http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/
An important point to make here: Don't rely on "Resellers" for evaluating a retailer-- these are subject to manipulation and "gaming" to create a false positive reputation.
May 26, 2014 01:45:36 #
Years ago, when I was shooting film, Abe's of Maine was my primary source for my Canon gear. Consequently, when I recently decided to move into digital, I went straight to their web site. While I did purchase my new camera and two lenses from them, I was somewhat reluctant to do so due to their "bait & switch" tactics. Even before I read this warning, I had decided they had received their last order from me. Abe's made a sale, but lost a customer!
May 26, 2014 10:15:08 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Absolutely NOTHING you receive from Ryther will be a "USA Warranty" item. They are not an authorized reseller for any cameras or lenses at all.
Now I know that.
Why can't we start a category of good and bad sellers?
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