Any experience with Abe's
Apr 13, 2017 10:38:01 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Abe's used to be very good - when it was in Maine. It's changed location and ownership several times. Forget about it.
Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Cameta, Crutchfield, Hunt’s, and Robert’s - and probably others - are all good sellers of new gear. If you like to save on sales tax, consider an out-of-state seller.
Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Cameta, Crutchfield, Hunt’s, and Robert’s - and probably others - are all good sellers of new gear. If you like to save on sales tax, consider an out-of-state seller.
Apr 13, 2017 10:50:40 #
JeffinMass
Loc: MA
If you purchase anything at Abes make sure that it has the manufacturer's USA warranty card and not Abe's warranty. Ask them to email you an exact copy from the exact box they are sending you.
Apr 13, 2017 11:05:14 #
Scam artists as far as I'm concerned! I ordered a Nikon 200-500 at $1196. A march madness sale. Great price right!? I get an email asking me to call to confirm the order. I call and the guy says " would you like the retail version?" What's that I ask! "That comes with the two caps, the tripod mount and the case" I got upset at being scammed like that and ask to speak to a supervisor and the guy gets really rude. "I don't have a supervisor,I'm the supervisor". I tell him to cancel the order. He gets very insulting and threatens me with a 25% restocking fee! I tell him I would rather pay the fee then get scammed like that and he says " why don't you just admit you can't afford it". I hung up on him at that point and called my credit card company to protest payment. Nothing had been charged and no restocking fee was ever assessed ( the conditions on the website says 2-3% for canceled orders ) I'll tell this story every chance I get! Internet scum is what I think of them. I'll only buy from adorama or b&h from know on!
Apr 13, 2017 11:11:30 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
I bought a lens for a Nikon film camera many years ago and was pleased then. I am sure that the personnel at Abe's have since been supplanted and may or may not be as helpful now.
Apr 13, 2017 11:23:34 #
Stach wrote:
Bought from Abe's a few years back. Had a problem with the camera and they exchanged it promptly. Again, this was a few years back.
"A few years back", that's the problem with Abe's. Abe's had an excellent reputation over many years. Then they went belly up and were bought by a New Jersey bait and switch outfit.
Apr 13, 2017 11:23:39 #
RickL wrote:
Thanks everyone. I think I'll use Cameta
Good choise. I've had the best of luck with Cameta. Purchased many referbed items from them with no problems.
Dave
Apr 13, 2017 11:51:22 #
I ordered a Tamron 150=600 a couple of years ago. Abe said they would have it to me in a few weeks and would not bill me until the lens was shipped. they did bill and the lens wasn't shipped. goodbye abe
Apr 13, 2017 11:53:03 #
Apr 13, 2017 12:47:03 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Howard5252 wrote:
"I don't care what others post on this ..." That's little harsh, don't you think? There are several stores that are good to deal with
and will stand behind what they sell ... not just B&H or Nikon. Personally, I use Cameta Camera.
and will stand behind what they sell ... not just B&H or Nikon. Personally, I use Cameta Camera.
He asked our opinion, I gave him mine. Your welcome.
Apr 13, 2017 14:22:16 #
B&H and Adorama are the only places to buy on line. Absolutely the best customer service and trained sales people to answer questions. Their prices are always competitive.
Apr 13, 2017 14:38:56 #
Right after the call from Abe's about upgrading the filter for the Sigma lens I ordered, I read these comments. That's the way it goes, always a day late and a dollar short. Did receive notice from UPS that package was on the way though.
Apr 13, 2017 14:58:17 #
If that is "Abe's of Maine" then I recently bought a 65" LG 4K 3D TV from there. It arrived in fine condition and it worked exactly as predicted. If that's not enough of a miracle, I saved almost $400.00 off of Best Buy's price. I felt I got such a good deal I decided to give some back in the form of buying an extended warranty. That's my story with Abe's.
Apr 13, 2017 17:13:43 #
RickL wrote:
I am leaning towards Cameta for refurbished d810. Abe's listed a new camera for $200 less
Recent posts indicated Abe's delivered gray market without informing buyers. Get verification by email before you go there.
Apr 13, 2017 17:15:48 #
Bullfrog Bill wrote:
B&H and Adorama are the only places to buy on line. Absolutely the best customer service and trained sales people to answer questions. Their prices are always competitive.
Nope. Cameta provides equal service and easier free extended warranty on refurbs.
Plus they do not shut down on their religious holidays.
I buy from all three.
Apr 13, 2017 19:16:13 #
New D810 $200.00 less than refurbished??? That should tell you something. Buy the refurbished one from Cameta.
Don
Don
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