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Jun 12, 2019 09:22:29   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
Lille wrote:
I've gotten a gas attack and I'm looking to buy some gear that Abe's of Maine has at a very good price.

I've never bought from them before as I almost always buy from B&H, or eBay, but considering Abe's price and the fact that I can save on NY Sales tax I thought I might give them a try.

Any advice about them ?

Thanks much !

Lille


https://www.cpricewatch.com/blog/2014/05/warning-avoid-abes-of-maine-and-other-bait-switch-retailers/

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Jun 12, 2019 09:30:01   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
Lille wrote:
I've gotten a gas attack and I'm looking to buy some gear that Abe's of Maine has at a very good price.

I've never bought from them before as I almost always buy from B&H, or eBay, but considering Abe's price and the fact that I can save on NY Sales tax I thought I might give them a try.

Any advice about them ?

Thanks much !

Lille


If you judge and select vendors by reputation and reviews, you don't want to go there. For new and refurb - B&H, Adorama, Samy's, Cameta, Hunt's, Robert's have great reputations, for used those same folks plus MPB.com, KEH, UsedPhotoPro. Local camera store, Best Buy, if careful with selection Amazon and Walmart, but you have to watch the vendor selection, some are good, some not so much.

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Jun 12, 2019 09:32:33   #
dbjazz Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Be afraid. Be very afraid. Serious bait and switch operation.

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Jun 12, 2019 09:48:31   #
ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL
 
Lille wrote:
I've gotten a gas attack and I'm looking to buy some gear that Abe's of Maine has at a very good price.

I've never bought from them before as I almost always buy from B&H, or eBay, but considering Abe's price and the fact that I can save on NY Sales tax I thought I might give them a try.

Any advice about them ?

Thanks much !

Lille

"GAS" attack? with Abe's of Maine you will only get "poop"!

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Jun 12, 2019 09:48:32   #
sbohne
 
Avoid these turds like AIDS

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Jun 12, 2019 10:07:37   #
jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska
 
Lille wrote:
I've gotten a gas attack and I'm looking to buy some gear that Abe's of Maine has at a very good price.

I've never bought from them before as I almost always buy from B&H, or eBay, but considering Abe's price and the fact that I can save on NY Sales tax I thought I might give them a try.

Any advice about them ?

Thanks much !

Lille


They bait & switch'd me on a lens about 50 years ago, never went back.

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Jun 12, 2019 10:29:41   #
foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC
 
The last trustworthy Abe had a last name of Lincoln. LOL

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Jun 12, 2019 11:07:20   #
Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado
 
Stay away.

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Jun 12, 2019 11:07:25   #
Jklovell Loc: Rock Hill, SC
 
I’ve always had good experiences with Abe’s. I’ve had more problems with B&H and Adorama than any online retailer.

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Jun 12, 2019 11:17:39   #
BobPliskin
 
Lille wrote:
I've gotten a gas attack and I'm looking to buy some gear that Abe's of Maine has at a very good price.

I've never bought from them before as I almost always buy from B&H, or eBay, but considering Abe's price and the fact that I can save on NY Sales tax I thought I might give them a try.

Any advice about them ?

Thanks much !

Lille


Count your fingers after shaking hands with them!

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Jun 12, 2019 11:30:43   #
JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco
 
jradose wrote:
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.
I keep seeing places like Abe's and 42nd Street Ph... (show quote)


Personally, I won't do business with a company that is widely known to be unethical, even if I am aware of it and make sure they don't take advantage of me. The ethical companies like B&H also sell grey market equipment and are honest about it.

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Jun 12, 2019 11:41:17   #
Nikon1201
 
Adorama , B & H and only do business with KEH

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Jun 12, 2019 11:43:42   #
photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA
 
you won't save on the NY sales tax! according to the "new" federal law, Abe's will charge you that tax and then send it to NY.

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Jun 12, 2019 11:43:51   #
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Jun 12, 2019 11:44:09   #
photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA
 
you won't save on the NY sales tax! according to the "new" federal law, Abe's will charge you that tax and then send it to NY.

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