Camera Store
Jul 7, 2018 10:56:50 #
Jul 7, 2018 11:05:46 #
Jaackil wrote:
The first clue is the Name is Abe’s of Maine but they are located in New Jersey??????
Beware of lumberjacks selling cameras in the Garden State ...
Jul 7, 2018 11:23:18 #
I recommend B&H and as far as insurance goes, check with your renters or home owners, they may have an additional high value policy for cameras. It's cheaper then you may think.
Jul 7, 2018 11:36:35 #
Jul 7, 2018 11:39:52 #
bnsf wrote:
Found a new camera store on internet located in N.... (show quote)
I just opened up the Hog this morning and see that you have gotten many replies to your post already, but I will add my 2¢ to the mix. Stay away from Abe's of Maine. You will not be a happy shopper if you do purchase from them. They are one of the kings of bait and switch, selling gray market items, substituting cheaper items for items that come with a camera, etc. You said it yourself, "it sounds too good to be true", and you know what, IT IS. Stay away.... do not throw away your hard earned money or your son's to them. Buy from refutable dealers such as B&H, Adorama, Cameta Camera, and there are other good vendors as well.
You asked for advice, so hopefully you and your son will take the advice you have been given.... Stay away from Abe's of Maine.... Do not buy from them!
Jul 7, 2018 11:42:56 #
If he has $10,000 tell him to buy some good photos or hire a pro to shoot for him every so often !!
Jul 7, 2018 11:45:57 #
My son loves that store and wouldn't shop anywhere else. I have never done business with them myself.
Jul 7, 2018 11:51:47 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Just Google and you will see some criticism. I only know they have a bad rep.
I googled them and only look at the first page looked bad.
I believe "abes" is in Brooklyn.
If you are spending a serious amount of money you cant take big chances. 5 or 10% is not worth it.
If you ever have ordered and found that new camera appeared used you don't want that experience.
Or it is not the US version. Amazon (believe it or not they will take anything back) B&H etc. are
solid. Good luck
I googled them and only look at the first page looked bad.
I believe "abes" is in Brooklyn.
If you are spending a serious amount of money you cant take big chances. 5 or 10% is not worth it.
If you ever have ordered and found that new camera appeared used you don't want that experience.
Or it is not the US version. Amazon (believe it or not they will take anything back) B&H etc. are
solid. Good luck
Jul 7, 2018 11:52:37 #
Indylp wrote:
Try Roberts out of Indianapolis...great reputation and I personally recommend them
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Jul 7, 2018 12:20:32 #
Have you thought of your local craigs list. I have bought lot of gear off of it
Jul 7, 2018 12:20:46 #
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Jul 7, 2018 13:28:56 #
Thanks guys. Any body knows anything about Lolo.com, they have all the full frame canon cameras, and the costs are too good to be true . Please check them out. And what about 6th ave
Jul 7, 2018 13:43:45 #
Back in the days before internet, I bought at least two SLRs and a couple of lenses from Abe’s, via tha phone. I never had a problem, and they were always helpful. I’m sorry to hear they’ve fallen to such lows, according to many posts here.
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