JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

Are you sure Abe's doesn't collect sales tax? I don't know how they would avoid it now that it is the law of the land. If you don't mind grey market equipment, B&H also sells it, but they are honest about it, and they will refund your sales tax if you get their credit card.

Lille Loc: Upstate, NY

Oh My !

So glad I asked .

I'll stick with B&H

Thanks to everyone who replied.

Lille

Bullfrog Bill Loc: CT

Run away to B&H. Abe’s is a well known bait and switch scam. If a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Thumper26

Personally, I would look elsewhere.

DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca

NO!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I found this interesting:

https://reviewfraud.org/abes-of-maine/

Bill_de Loc: US

They moved to NJ after a long run in Brooklyn, NY.

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IDguy Loc: Idaho

Adorama and Cameta equally good. Cameta advantageous if buying refurb as they automatically update warranty to a year.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Why do you think you will save New York state tax purchasing from Abe's of Maine? They're located in New Jersey..

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

No, they are located in a warehouse in the middle of New Jersey.

What I have heard is that they acquired the "Abe's of Maine" name from the original Abe's of Maine in NYC which went out of business years ago and which had a significantly better reputation than the borderline-criminal Abe's of Maine we have today.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Timing is everything. 😁

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

I have never purchased anything from Abe's of Maine! The reason is this, I live in Brooklyn,NY. I work in NYC. After work I will make a quick pit stop over to B&H! I go in, fondle everything, ask a boat load of questions. I get great help and head out with more "stuff" than what I intended to buy. When I go on line, they have great deals and great prices. Could I get it some where cheaper? probably but other stores have to work hard to beat out B&H deals. If the deal is too good to be true, it probably is not.

BebuLamar

And now you can buy from B&H and not paying sales tax. Something you couldn't do before.

Almostageezer Loc: USA

Just don't do it. You will be much happier in the long run.

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

I keep seeing places like Abe's and 42nd Street Photo being criticized, and it leaves me shaking my head. They claim these companies use the old "bait and switch" method, or they don't tell you what you will have to pay extra for, until AFTER you receive what you THOUGHT you were ordering. This boggles my mind. Are you telling me that some people are willing to pay $500.00 OR MORE for photo gear, AND NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE GETTING? Years ago, I was in the GAS mode to buy a new Canon 6D and the Canon 70-200 mm lens, big bucks! After research, I called 42nd Photo, they had an awesome deal on what I was looking for. I asked specific questions, as to what all was included (battery, charger, strap, return policy, etc.), I asked if it was a gray market item. The salesman was honest with me, and I ended up buying from 42nd Street Photo, and did not have one bit of trouble with the transaction and/or the camera equipment. Folks, in today's world of electronics, it is so easy, when purchasing anything that costs big bucks to call the company, discuss the price and "all that is included" with a salesman, and know what you are getting. If you still have doubts, ask the salesman to fax or email you a copy of what he is offering, or to send you a transcript of the telephone call as verification of the offer. If the salesman refuses to do that, run like IRS is chasing you. If he (to keep politically correct idealists off my case, it could also be a "she" as the salesperson!) agrees and does send you that info, you are good to go. That expression "caveat emptor" means just that, make sure you are aware of what you are buying.