Abe's of Maine
Apr 2, 2019 06:40:00 #
dickparkans wrote:
Anybody give me positive or negative about this company?
When it was actually in Maine, it was a good store. Then they shut down, sold the name, and the store moved around a bit. Now, it a place to avoid. Camera makers control the prices, so if you see a low price, you're going to get low quality service.
Alternatives -
Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Cameta, Costco, Crutchfield, Hunt’s, Robert’s
Apr 2, 2019 07:11:54 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
dickparkans wrote:
Anybody give me positive or negative about this company?
Abe's have given Maine a real problem when it comes to black eyes.
Apr 2, 2019 07:42:04 #
dickparkans wrote:
Anybody give me positive or negative about this company?
You've been a member here since 2012 and never saw one of what seems like hundreds of posts telling others to say away from Abe's of Maine?
Apr 2, 2019 08:12:07 #
Apr 2, 2019 08:45:03 #
I’ve purchased from them in the distant past and had no problems. As Jerry stated the company was sold in the past and I noticed their (shall I say) strange and extremely low prices than started to hear the complaints. With all the great reputable company’s in business today it’s not worth taking a chance. I now purchase all my equipment from B&H. They are simply a fantastic company, a knowledgeable staff and a wonderful return policy. There are other companies as well but I have a love affair going with B&H. Visit their store in Manhattan and you too will fall in love with them.
Apr 2, 2019 09:06:47 #
Apr 2, 2019 09:24:04 #
I for one have had good service from them, bought three cameras and lens from them, no problems, came as ordered.
Apr 2, 2019 09:27:31 #
Apr 2, 2019 09:46:01 #
Apr 2, 2019 10:19:44 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Stay away from Abe's of Maine and 42nd Street Photo. And you will be problem free.
Apr 2, 2019 10:36:46 #
This topic has been beaten to death over the last few years. Do a search here and you’ll make a quick decision. Hopefully, the right one.
Apr 2, 2019 10:37:12 #
dickparkans wrote:
Anybody give me positive or negative about this company?
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Apr 2, 2019 10:37:33 #
Apr 2, 2019 10:53:56 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Is this an April Fools post? If no, just use the search box.
I’m guessing this may just have to do with buying camera equipment from them?
A few years ago I completely remodeled my kitchen ... and ordered ALL my LG kitchen appliances on the phone from them. They had the cheapest prices, delivered them on time, brought them into my house and unboxed them, inspected them before they left, etc.
I couldn’t have been happier with the purchases, and have never had a problem with the appliances.
The only thing I can figure is that the camera department within Abe’s of Maine may have been acquired years ago. But that’s certainly no excuse for their shady practices.
Apr 2, 2019 11:15:21 #
I guess you don't live near the store. If not then why don't you buy from a reputable store? Lower prices? Today dealers can't really sell for lower price even if they want to.
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