Replicable camera dealers
Mar 10, 2018 15:29:16 #
Has anyone had any good or bad experience with Abe’s of Maine or Buydig
Mar 10, 2018 15:44:21 #
WTH is a replicable camera dealer? Go with B&H or Adorama. I have NEVER had a bad experience with them buying used, refurbished or new.
Mar 10, 2018 15:56:31 #
franko wrote:
Has anyone had any good or bad experience with Abe’s of Maine or Buydig
Abes of maine has a bad rep, it's a name that once belonged to a decent company. never heard of the other. Being in New York wouldn't Adorama and B&H be decent options for you?
Mar 10, 2018 15:59:15 #
Stay away from Abe's Of Maine. Lots of bad stories.
BTW - if you're asking because you've found items with prices that seem too good to be true, it's because it is too good to be true. Stick with Roberts (my favorite), B&H, etc.
BTW - if you're asking because you've found items with prices that seem too good to be true, it's because it is too good to be true. Stick with Roberts (my favorite), B&H, etc.
Mar 10, 2018 16:00:08 #
Mar 10, 2018 16:16:28 #
Steve DeMott
Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)
I looked up both companies on the internet. Abe's was about 45%/55% good/bad reports. Buydig was about 10%/90% good/bad report. Both companies are probably drop shippers, which means high chance of non-USA warranties or gray market.
Buy from Adorama or B&H and save yourself some headaches.
Just my opinon
Buy from Adorama or B&H and save yourself some headaches.
Just my opinon
Mar 10, 2018 16:19:14 #
Neither Abe’s nor BuyDig seem to have a solidly reputable record. You may want to Google both names to check further. Too many other big and ‘less big’ companies out there that are known to be good to risk your money on a bad purchasing experience.
Mar 10, 2018 16:19:18 #
Abes of Maine took scamming to a new level.
They will post good reviews in order to boost their rating. Yes, they do try to cheat the system.
They will post good reviews in order to boost their rating. Yes, they do try to cheat the system.
Mar 10, 2018 20:08:01 #
franko wrote:
Has anyone had any good or bad experience with Abe’s of Maine or Buydig
If you are in NY, Unique Photo in NJ and Hunt's in MA will provide personal service and prices similar to and in some cases even a bit lower than Adorama and B&H. Gary at Hunt's is a great person to deal with. No need to get involved with Abe's or BuyDig.
Mar 10, 2018 21:39:58 #
Steve Perry wrote:
Stay away from Abe's Of Maine. Lots of bad stories.
BTW - if you're asking because you've found items with prices that seem too good to be true, it's because it is too good to be true. Stick with Roberts (my favorite), B&H, etc.
BTW - if you're asking because you've found items with prices that seem too good to be true, it's because it is too good to be true. Stick with Roberts (my favorite), B&H, etc.
Sage words. We've all been burned with an on line vendor.Mar 10, 2018 22:32:50 #
Bought a P&S from Abe's. They didn't ship until I returned their call regarding a 'question about my order'. The 'question' was just to try to upsell a long list of overpriced junk. Never went back to them after that.
I bought a 42" plasma TV from Buydig 10 or 15 years ago. I think it was first big purchase on line. I was very pleased and impressed with the service at the time. I'm still watching the same TV as I write this.
I bought a 42" plasma TV from Buydig 10 or 15 years ago. I think it was first big purchase on line. I was very pleased and impressed with the service at the time. I'm still watching the same TV as I write this.
Mar 10, 2018 22:40:10 #
Gene51 wrote:
If you are in NY, Unique Photo in NJ and Hunt's in MA will provide personal service and prices similar to and in some cases even a bit lower than Adorama and B&H. Gary at Hunt's is a great person to deal with. No need to get involved with Abe's or BuyDig.
I'll second the motion for Hunt's. Fortunately, there are three of their stores within 30 minutes of me so I don't have to order on line. On two occasions I've called to order lenses that were out of stock everywhere. Hunt's had them in stock and I was able to pick them up right away.
Mar 10, 2018 22:53:04 #
Steve Perry wrote:
Stay away from Abe's Of Maine. Lots of bad stories.
BTW - if you're asking because you've found items with prices that seem too good to be true, it's because it is too good to be true. Stick with Roberts (my favorite), B&H, etc.
BTW - if you're asking because you've found items with prices that seem too good to be true, it's because it is too good to be true. Stick with Roberts (my favorite), B&H, etc.
Roberts have a long history of being good people.
Mar 11, 2018 07:17:49 #
blackest wrote:
Abes of maine has a bad rep, it's a name that once belonged to a decent company. never heard of the other. Being in New York wouldn't Adorama and B&H be decent options for you?
Mar 11, 2018 07:18:42 #
franko wrote:
Has anyone had any good or bad experience with Abe’s of Maine or Buydig
I'm not wanting to diss anyone on here but nobody seems to want to say WHY Abe's has the reputation it does. So here are some websites with reviews of people's experience:
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/abes-of-maine.html
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.abesofmaine.com
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4105727
https://www.resellerratings.com/store/Abe_of_Maine
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