I’ve been scanning this website every time I receive an email and have found it entertaining and in many cases informative.

I have never posted a comment but I will now regarding Abe’s…

I research everything heavily before I buy from anyone online. I am a systems analyst, programmer and software engineer for nearly 5 decades so I am pretty detail oriented.

I bought several Canon lenses L series from Abe’s. I requested on the phone when I placed my order that I get the US warranty. It cost a little more, but it included hood, endcap, lens case and lens cover.

All accessories including the lens case that comes with some L series lenses were authentic Canon gear.

Even with the additional cost of the US warranty, I still saved hundreds of dollars.

The equipment arrived next day and as requested. I double checked the serial numbers with Canon and they are legitimate and are covered under the Canon US warranty.

They can be repaired at any Canon authorized repair center so I definitely wouldn’t purchase their in-house warranty.

Yes, they are bait and switch experts which is annoying, predatory and unethical in my opinion.

If you don’t know what to ask for you will likely get screwed.

But if you hook up with a sales person and get their name and extension number and place your order through them always specifying you want the US warranty, you will get exactly what Canon ships with all their lenses in the same retail packaging.

They also offer military discounts.

In case you’re wondering, I have no connection with Abe’s other than being a customer. My wife and I own a web development company since 1994. We take our own photographs and we have about 30K in Canon equipment.

Saving hundreds of dollars, especially in this market with the world upside down, is most satisfying.

Good luck!

Warm Regards,

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