Camera Store (Page 2): Might become a good life lesson for him.

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

bnsf wrote:

Thanks all of you. I purchased all my camera equipment years ago from B&H but you know how kids are they want it the cheapest regardless what they are told.

Might become a good life lesson for him.

bnsf

I could not agree with you more, except that the cost of money he would be throwing away would be his own fault. But children do come back and ask parents for loans, this is what l am afraid will happen. Hope his wife will talk some sense into his head with a rolling pin. She is a Police Officer and is checking into this company with the local PD and BBB in the city. When she finds out anything she will show him l hope very soon.

BebuLamar

bnsf wrote:

I could not agree with you more, except that the cost of money he would be throwing away would be his own fault. But children do come back and ask parents for loans, this is what l am afraid will happen. Hope his wife will talk some sense into his head with a rolling pin. She is a Police Officer and is checking into this company with the local PD and BBB in the city. When she finds out anything she will show him l hope very soon.

Your kid should have better eye sight so he can read the fine prints.

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

bnsf wrote:

I could not agree with you more, except that the cost of money he would be throwing away would be his own fault. But children do come back and ask parents for loans, this is what l am afraid will happen. Hope his wife will talk some sense into his head with a rolling pin. She is a Police Officer and is checking into this company with the local PD and BBB in the city. When she finds out anything she will show him l hope very soon.

If your son is really penny wise and pound foolish, then I don't imagine he will be swayed by you, his wife or by experienced photographers who have no skin in the game. It will be an expensive lesson and I am not sure bailing him out with a loan will help him in the long run. Besides, if he is that adamant (read stubborn), then it would not be a surprise to me if he purchases gear he doesn't need or will use.

TBerwick Loc: Houston, Texas

Abe's put the pressure hustle on me a few years ago & I've never bought from them since.

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

jdubu wrote:

Might become a good life lesson for him.

Ten grand is a pretty expensive life lesson. He can get some Gucci and Rolex items down by the Battery in Manhattan for far less.

I have bought some used stuff from Abe's at a PHYSICAL vintage photo show with good results. But only where I had the opportunity to check out the equipment personally and negotiate the price (they often come down from the ask). On used equipment, I don't generally care if the equipment is grey market - but I wouldn't buy a used Nikon lens from them for that very reason. I don't know where the "of Maine" came from, but I think Abe was intended to invoke images of Honest Abe, who might have been a more recent memory when they first started in business!

Andy (the H stands for honest)

bnsf

I just heard from his wife. Thge BBB and the NJ AG advised her to stay away from this company. Would not say but something is in the works. He took her advice and placed his order with B&H Photo. They even gave him a discount also. He was really happy with the deal he got from them and he even included the 2 year drop warranty. Wife is expecting in a few months. This is why he wants the cheapest deal on Camera Gear. I told him, once a B&H customer you are a B&H customer buyer.

repleo Loc: Boston

Run - don't walk. After you have placed your order they will call to upsell you all of the things you thought were included because everybody else includes them.

elf

Thought they were in N.Y. I phoned them once, said I wanted to buy a lens. The guy on the phone said how are you going to pay for it. I said I'll send you a check, he said ok you send a check we'll send you a lens, click. ( he hung up).

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Run, Forest, run!

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

What njphotodoc said. Don't forget about Amazon, either. Got an early D850 from them.

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

Indylp wrote:

Try Roberts out of Indianapolis...great reputation and I personally recommend them
Lp

I have dealt with Roberts....just one comment about them....they are awesome!

anotherview Loc: California

Agree: "you might also consider the manufacturer's refurbished offerings."

wrangler5 wrote:

I don't think I've EVER seen somebody recommend Ab... (show quote)

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

bnsf wrote:

Found a new camera store on internet located in N.... (show quote)

Usually, unusually low prices is a sign of grey market or bait and switch.... best to deal with A-B-C, Adorama, B&H or Cameta (like them for refurbs).

Abes, 42nd Photo, and 6th Ave are usually trouble.

danersmiff

Roberts out of Indianapolis. Best service.
They have a used department called Usedphotopro.
Either one has a click for the other...
They have a points reward system.
AAAND everything they ship to you has insurance on it.