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Dec 12, 2017 13:29:48   #
PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL
 
Looking at new Canon 5d Mark IV. Abes of main www.abesofmain.com shows $2749.

Any experience with them?

Canon told me they can do $3039.05

Best Buy $3199

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Dec 12, 2017 13:32:54   #
BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England
 
PhotoKurtz wrote:
Looking at new Canon 5d Mark IV. Abes of main www.abesofmain.com shows $2749.

Any experience with them?

Canon told me they can do $3039.05

Best Buy $3199

I bought from them about five or six years ago and it was a hassle getting my order straight. Also wonder if their price is for a USA model? I doubt it.

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Dec 12, 2017 13:40:19   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
Abe's of Maine hasn't seen a Maine lobster in a long, long time. They moved to Brooklyn and then to NJ.

While occasionally somebody will say they had a good experience, it isn't the norm. In your case Best Buy is most likely the better buy.

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Dec 12, 2017 13:51:37   #
ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca
 
Look I fully realize just about everyone knocks the hell out of this place ---
My experience has been different ----
From them --- I purchased my 1st DSLR in 2010 - 5D MkII --- Late last year 11/16 I purchased my 2nd DSLR - 5DS
In total I have saved $1,000 -- $500 per camera
Oh yes neither Camera was Gray Market -- Both have the full Canon USA Warranty
Now ask lots of questions (like what comes/does not come with the camera) make no assumptions make damn sure your getting what you paid for --- Do all that & I'm sure you will be OK

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Dec 12, 2017 14:00:11   #
Jetman
 
I purchased a light there 3 years ago. Little slow but no real complaints. I wouldn't have bought it there if it wasn't cheaper. Tho I agree Bill. You'd think they could find a better name by now.

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Dec 12, 2017 14:03:57   #
PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL
 
All good to know. Headed to bestpry and try to talk myself into waiting for canon to ship one.

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Dec 12, 2017 14:07:29   #
ricardo7 Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
 
There have been so many positive comments on this site for B&H; its pricing
and excellent customer service. Why go elsewhere??????

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Dec 12, 2017 14:09:10   #
franksfun Loc: Bucks County PA
 
B&H has a sale on that ends later today. Check them out.

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Dec 12, 2017 14:17:20   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
That's pretty funny that they actually have a url with the misspelled word, Maine

Reminds of when realtor.com first came into being and some enterprising small, private company in Florida created a url with the common mispronunciation: realAtor.com
Smart!

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Dec 12, 2017 14:22:31   #
ejones0310 Loc: Tulsa, OK
 
Before you buy, check the Canon USA website for prices on refurbished models.

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Dec 12, 2017 14:33:49   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
They do not appear to be an authorized Canon Dealer

http://downloads.canon.com/dealer/canon-ad-11-15-17.pdf

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Dec 12, 2017 14:56:47   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
PhotoKurtz wrote:
Looking at new Canon 5d Mark IV. Abes of main www.abesofmain.com shows $2749.

Any experience with them?

Canon told me they can do $3039.05

Best Buy $3199


Be careful. They sell a lot of grey goods that do not carry the manufacturers warranty. Stick with B&H or Adorama.My 2 cents

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Dec 12, 2017 15:19:20   #
repleo Loc: Boston
 
I bought a compact camera from them a couple of years ago. I got a message that they were delaying shipment until I called them back about 'an issue with my order'. The 'issue' was to listen to a 20 minute spiel about extended warranties, spare batteries, memory cards, camera bag, straps etc. I declined everything and received my order quickly after that. The camera was fine - US warranty.

From their web site - "All Products include USA Manufacturer's Warranty unless otherwise stated".

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Dec 12, 2017 16:29:04   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
That's pretty funny that they actually have a url with the misspelled word, Maine

Reminds of when realtor.com first came into being and some enterprising small, private company in Florida created a url with the common mispronunciation: realAtor.com
Smart!


Maybe just allowing for people who can't spell. Abesofmain.com redirects to abesofmaine.com.

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Dec 13, 2017 01:05:24   #
Photec
 
If you live in the states be sure that it is a USA model. I have bought 2 cameras from them, both USA models-not gray market, both excellent deals. Company is not in Maine, I think it is in either NY or Jersey. No hassle either time, fast ship cheap price for mine.

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